What the Fringe?!

WTF?! We have the most incredible fringe producer, Joanne Hartstone, kicking off season 2 of What the Fringe?! Joanne is a key figure in the Adelaide arts scene, continuing to push the boundaries of theatre through innovative programming and international collaboration. She has won numerous awards and has been working in the fringe scene since 2006. Joanne shares her journey to becoming a producer and gives some great tips on the best ways to succeed at fringe.

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Editor: Renowned Media

Music: Orchestra of Sound

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WTF we completed the first season! As What the Fringe?! comes to a close for 2024, Lauren sits down with Amelia Peterson, director and developer of Holy O. The ladies dish on Amelia’s most recent projects in Knoxville, Lauren’s 2024 fringe season, and the WTF Awards (who knew)! What the Fringe saw 49 shows this fringe season and has a few awards to give out before we take a short break. Don’t worry, What the Fringe?! will return in 2025 with a whole new roster of artists and advice for your fringe journey.

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Visual artist Ruby Arnold of Spec Theatre shares her insight on WTF design and visual aesthetics are essential to the creation of fringe shows. Ruby has been working with Spec since 2016 as a designer and creative contributor, creating posters, props, puppets, merchandise, and more. Spec Theatre is well-known across the Canadian fringe circuit and has a reputation for presenting outrageous and thought-provoking shows that explore contemporary

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Learn more about Ruby's creative endeavors on her website. (We love Ruby's work; she was the creative drive behind the WTF logo. So, WTF are you waiting for? Hire her already!)

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WTF is the best way to get a reviewer to come

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Ever dreamed of performing in New York on Off-Broadway? United Solo Theatre Festival gives solo performers that opportunity. Twice a year, United Solo brings solo artists

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It’s rare when you get to sit feet away from an opera diva's performance. And this is the kind of experience you get when seeing Shelley Cooper perform one of her solo fringe shows. Shelley Cooper is the author and performer of La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas and Jenny Lind Presents P.T. Barnum. Both shows offer a behind-the-scenes look at the women’s lives, all while experiencing operatic gems. Shelley shares her fringe journey along with some great advice on WTF you should believe in your art.

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WTF is the best way to book your dream venue for fringe? Kate Duprey, Venue Manager for The Temple Theatre and The Company Theatre in Rochester, NY, tells all on how to work with venues. She also gives us a peek into the Temple Theatre’s diverse lineup for the 2024 Rochester Fringe.

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William D’Ovidio and wife Jennifer never dreamed of running away with the circus, but that is exactly what they have done. The Aerial Arts of Rochester began with pole fitness classes and, over the years, has blossomed into

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If you go to a show by PUSH Physical Theatre, you will probably find yourself saying, “WTF, how do they do that?!” PUSH was created by husband and wife team Darren and Heather Stevenson and combines multiple physical art forms to create something truly spectacular. Darren sits down with Lauren to talk about the development of the award-winning company and how participating in fringe over the past few years has continued to shape who he is as an artist.

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Kate Sweeney teaches a semester course on Fringe Theatre at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY. Like WTF, that is so cool, (can I take that class)! Kate has been participating in the Rochester Fringe Festival for some years now as a show producer and served two years as the Director of Production. If anyone knows the ins and outs of the Rochester Fringe and what it takes to put on a show, it’s Kate.