What is
Fringe?
Since 1992, Orlando Fringe has provided a space and opportunity for artists to emerge and showcase their talents and craft. The Orlando Fringe produces The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, the longest-running Fringe in the United States, which strives to be unjuried, uncensored, accessible for artists and audiences alike, with 100% of ticket sales given back to the artists.
It All Starts with a Festival
For 34 years, we’ve hosted our annual international theatre festival. For two weeks each May, we offer loads of live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, visual art displays, kid friendly shows and activities, and free outdoor concerts. It's a full celebration of independent artists. It is the oldest Fringe Festival in the US and, with its lottery-based selection, offers a variety of experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Over the years, we’ve grown and expanded to include a second annual festival, special events, educational programs, and so much more.
Meet the Team
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Melissa E. Fritzinger
Managing Director
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Genevieve Bernard
Director of Experience
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Tempestt Halstead
Artistic Director
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Scott Browning
Operations Assistant
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Clark Levi
Experience Associate
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Jordan Lewis
Associate Producer
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Jennifer Thibodeau
Festival Box Office Manager
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Heather Sladick
Festival Technical Director
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Amber Schoenwald
Volunteer Coordinator
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Carla Davis
Audience Services Manager
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Bonnie Kerlin
Lawn Producer
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Bethany Post
Kids Fringe Producer
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Shannon Motherwell
Kids Fringe Associate Producer
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Melanie Leon
Visual Fringe Producer
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Megan Markham
Visual Fringe Associate Producer
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Ilene Lieber, Passion PR
Publicist
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Charlie Jones
Beverage Manager
BOARD MEMBERS
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Marcus Williams
President
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Lynn Hoppes
Vice President
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Doug Davis
Past- President
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George Fender
Treasurer
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Dr. Cheryl Robinson
Secretary
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Matt Broffman
Board Member
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Wayne Dictor
Board Member
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Jason Flowers
Board Member
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Leah Patterson
Board Member
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John Payne-Rios
Board Member
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Mike Marinaccio
Board Member
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Emily Fontano
Board Member
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MARTY STONEROCK
Board Member
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Chase Padgett
Board Member
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Colte Suggs
Board Member

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Orlando Fringe’s mission is to provide an accessible, affordable outlet that draws diverse elements of the community together and inspires creative excellence through the arts.
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Orlando Fringe is committed and strives to be a respectful, safer environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. All community members should be treated with respect and dignity. We provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate in all events and activities whenever possible. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities, or sexual orientation.
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Orlando Fringe acknowledges that our Festival resides on the traditional homelands and territories of the Seminole, Miccosukee, and Timucua Tribes. We are privileged to create here, and recognize that identifying inequities in our organization and working to change policies will support inclusive artistic expression for all.
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At Orlando Fringe, we believe in Amplifying Voices.
Our goal is to assure that we are creating and fostering an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative environment, one that promotes participation and openly recruits diverse stories and performances, providing opportunities for underrepresented artists and communities by not only offering a platform for inclusive shows, art, and experiences, but by facilitating and creating opportunities for coaching, mentorship, and scholarships, and by offering any guidance that might help on their artistic journey.
Ultimately, our greatest ambition is that artists and patrons of any background will see themselves represented in the work showcased at the Orlando Fringe Festival as well as all of our year-round events and that we might serve as a model and inspiration to other artists and arts organizations in our own community and around the world.