Teen Fringe - Applications open now!
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Back by popular demand, applications are now open for Teen Fringe! From Monday July 10th to Friday July 14th, participants will train in acting, dancing, and music, culminating in a final performance on Saturday, July 15th.
This program is FREE for up to 20 teens, thanks to the generosity of All-Star donor Neville Austin.
Deadline to apply is March 31, 2023. Learn more and apply here.
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New Young Reviewers Program
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Applications are open now for The New Young Reviewers Program. Supported by the Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund, this is a FREE workshop series and writing group for 10 emerging theatre and performance reviewers ages 15 and up.
Led by Signy Lynch (Contemporary Theatre Review, Canadian Theatre Review, Intermission Magazine) and Stephanie Fung (Kingston Theatre Alliance, Canadian Theatre Review, Single Thread Theatre), this program focuses on introducing participants to the basics of theatre reviewing and help them develop responses to Toronto Fringe performances. It also encourages participants to explore new, creative approaches to criticism that are emerging in the field, and to begin to define themselves as critics and reviewers.
Applications are due by March 31, 2023. To learn more and apply, click here.
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KidsFest Day Camp - few spots remain!
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We have been so thrilled by the reaction thus far to our new affordable KidsFest Day Camp. Spots are filling up fast, so be sure to register your child now! Any late registrations will be placed on a waitlist.
The KidsFest Day Camp will give kids ages 4-11 the chance to be immersed in the world of theatre. Trained staff will lead kids in creative performance-based fun, including improvisation, storytelling, and drama games. All campers will also get to participate in workshops run at the KidsFest Club, and see all four KidsFest shows during the Toronto Fringe Festival for free.
To learn more and register your young theatre-maker, click here.
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Next Stage Theatre Festival 2024
Applications open now
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Applications are open now for the 2024 Next Stage Theatre Festival, taking place in October 2024 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Submissions will be accepted until March 8, 2023 so be sure to get those applications ready! You can find more information here.
We are also thrilled to share that the 2024 Selection Committee will be comprised of Lucy Eveleigh and Laura Paduch from the Toronto Fringe, plus Derrick Chua, Virgilia Griffith, and Indrit Kasapi.
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In the Community
TAPA's Dora Awards Townhall
TAPA is hosting a townhall for community feedback and input on the Dora Awards. For the Indie section, you are not required to be a member to attend! We encourage Indie artists and producers to sign up and give your input. The Indie Section Townhall will take place Thursday, March 2, 1:30pm-3:30pm. Click here to register.
Forward March Break Camp
Our friends at Theatre Direct are offering a March Break camp!
"Over the course of the week, children will embark on an adventure as they create, design and then perform in their own play in the park.
As part of this program, each day campers will be treated to a brand-new site-specific performance being created for our Forward March Festival. Then, at the end of the week, the campers will present their show to festival artists, family and friends."
To learn more click here.
Mahabharata
Presented by Why Not Theatre, Mahabharata is a contemporary take on a Sanskrit epic that is over 4,000 years old and foundational to Indian culture. Presented over two plays, bridged by a community meal and storytelling session, this once-in-a-generation theatrical experience promises to take audiences on an unforgettable journey. Mahabharata makes its world premiere at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake on March 9 - 26, with previews beginning February 28th. Why Not is offering a special 25% discount to Fringe patrons. Use the code WNT25% to get your discount!
Do you have a production or community event that Fringers might be interested in? Contact Carly at carly@fringetoronto.com to learn more about being included in our In the Community section.
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Looking forward to connecting again soon. As always if you want to chat with us, feel free to reach out.
The TO Fringe Team
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