byov
Bring Your Own Venue
Information
application
The 33rd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival takes place May 15-27, 2024.
BYOV Applications will be open from Friday, December 8, 2023 at NOON EST- Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5:00PM EST.
What is a BYOV or Bring Your Own Venue?
A BYOV is a performance venue operated by a partner venue as an extended branch of the Orlando Fringe. Multiple shows perform in the space throughout the festival, and the location is off-site from the main festival grounds. Tickets are still available for these shows on our website, though there is some separation, including a separate Teaser Show, and events that may not include BYOV artists.
BYOV shows may not exceed 75 minutes in run time.
If you have any questions, please email tempestt@orlandofringe.org.
dates and deadlines
If chosen for the Orlando Fringe, you will be given more deadlines and important dates, but for now, these are the ones you need to know:
Deadlines
BYOV Applications Open
BYOV Applications Closes
Tech Rehearsals
Performances
Friday, December 8, 2023 at NOON EST
Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5:00PM EST
Starting Saturday, May 11, for Local Artists
Starting Monday, May 13, for National/International Artists
May 15-27 – Shows
online venue tours
- Venues are subject to change
The Abbey
The Abbey is a Meduim/large size venue perfect for shows with small to large size casts (1-15). With a full bar inside, patrons can grab a drink to watch the show, and hang out after talking to performers about what show they are going to see next.
Venue Manager: Russell Tucker and Kenny Howard
Address: 100 S Eola Dr. Unite 100, Orlando FL 32801
Seating Capacity: 180-220
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Age Restrictions: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Stage type: Proscenium
Lighting FAQ’s
-Lighting board is a DMX Controller
-A few pars, spotlight, and LED Lights that can be run through the board and programmed.
Sound FAQ’s
-Sound board has XLR inputs, think a DJ mixer sound board
-Two wireless mics and two mic stands
-Yamaha weighted keyboard hooked up to the sound system that artists can use.
Technicians
-Not provided by the venue.
-House Manager that can run very basic lighting commands (lights up, lights down, spotlight), and hit a simple go and stop on sound cues but will not be able to run sound cues during the show.
-Any cues more complicated artist would need to provide a technician to program cues on the board.
Storage
-The producers of each show may leave one small tote container at the venue. Anything larger must be taken with them at the end of the night.
Stardust Lounge
Downstairs in an “underground location” sits this Downtown Orlando throwback, a somewhat “undiscovered treasure” decorated with “retro”-chic Vegas stylings like red leather booths and chrome lamps that transport patrons “back in time to the ’60s and ’70s”
The Rainbow Venue at The Center
The Rainbow Venue is a small, intimate space with seating for 40. It has basic lights and sound system. No mic is needed. This venue is best for solo shows, drag shows, or a cast up to 3. There is a full bar, patron lounge, free wi-fi and green room and storage for artists.
Venue Manager: George Wallace
Address: 946 North Mills Ave, Orlando Fl 32803
Seating Capacity: 40
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Age Restrictions: No
Stage Type: No stage
Lighting FAQ’s
-Medium lighting options, with general washes with one special/spotlight option
Sound FAQ’s
-Sound system with connection via ⅛ inch headphone jack available
-No microphones provided (the space does not need it)
Technicians
-Technician is provided by the venue
Storage
-There is limited storage provided by the venue.
Savoy Orlando
Savoy is a medium size venue perfect for solo and small cast shows. Adjacent to our intimate Starlite Room performance space, patrons can grab an adult beverage to enjoy during your show. Waiting area is inside and air conditioned. Staff and management are noted for their congeniality. Savoy is the closest of all BYOV’s to the main festival grounds at less than a 1/2 mile away. While many folks walk to Savoy there’s plenty of FREE nearby parking. Savoy artists enjoy complimentary show advertising on in-house monitors situated throughout the multi-bar entertainment complex.
Venue Manager: Michael Wanzie
Address: 1913 N Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32804
Seating Capacity: 75
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Age Restrictions: All guests under the age of 21 must leave the venue after the show concludes. Bar patrons must be 21+
Stage type: 8 ft deep X 12 ft wide raised platform with black fabric paneled backdrop. No wings. Entrances from SR dressing room and/or from back of house down center aisle.
Lighting FAQ’s
-Lighting board is a DMX Controller
-A few pars and LED Lights that can be run through the board. Small follow spot. Disco lighting efx. Mirror ball. Lasers. Ceiling-mounted video projector and over- stage screen.
Sound FAQ’s
-Sound board has XLR inputs, think a DJ mixer sound board
-Two wireless mics and two mic stands
-Q-lab compatible – from your laptop
-Yamaha 88 weighted keyboard with sustain pedal that can be hooked up to the sound system available for artist use.
-Room is intimate enough that unless you are singing over music voice amplification is not typically needed.
Technicians
-Light & Sound operator provided by the venue
Storage
-The producers of each show may leave one standard-size Rubbermaid-type container at the venue. Anything larger must be taken with them at the end of each show. (Exceptions may be accommodated based on overall artists needs but are not guaranteed in advance.)
Renaissance Theatre
The Renaissance is a Medium to large size venue perfect for any size cast. There is a full bar inside the venue, so guest can grab a drink to watch the show. This venue is located a short walk away from the Fringe Lawn.
Venue Manager: Nick Bazo
Address: 415 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Seating Capacity: 100
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Age Restrictions: None
Stage type: Flexible
Lighting FAQ’s
They will have a ROBUST amount of equipment at our shows disposal.
Sound FAQ’s
Microphones will be provided by us.
Technicians
Lights/Sound operators will be provided by us.
Storage
Yes! Amble amounts of storage for each show.
