APPLICATIONs are now OPEN for the 2023 Fringe.....
Our theme this year is
“AS ABOVE SO BELOW”
We are so excited to have you share your time & talents with us!!
PLEASE read ALL the important EVENT rules/guidelines below and ensure you provide us with as much information on your proposed show as possible!!
PLEASE read ALL the important EVENT rules/guidelines below and ensure you provide us with as much information on your proposed show as possible!!
- Applications will accepted from Jan 15, 2023 to March 15, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. PACIFIC.
- The 2022 Hi-DeF Fringe Festival is May 19-21, 2023.
- All Artists are required to check-in thirty minutes before performance time,
- There will be one Tech. Time TBD.
- All those submitting MUST read the ‘Before You Apply” performer info packet – which you can view under the BEFORE YOU APPLY tab
- If you are selected for the Festival, the ‘Before You Apply’ document will be a required part of your contract with the Festival and you and your team will be expected to uphold ALL of the rules and guidelines listed within. Please carefully review and contact us if you require clarification.
Important Dates
Jan 15, 2023 Applications Open
March 15, 2023 Applications Close
April 1, 2023 Performers notified of selection
April 15, 2023 Artists confirmation due
April 22, 2023 Unconfirmed spots are given to Waitlisted Acts
May 19-21, 2023 Hi-DeF Fringe 2023
June 30, 2023 Profit share is paid to all Acts meeting show commitments
Jan 15, 2023 Applications Open
March 15, 2023 Applications Close
April 1, 2023 Performers notified of selection
April 15, 2023 Artists confirmation due
April 22, 2023 Unconfirmed spots are given to Waitlisted Acts
May 19-21, 2023 Hi-DeF Fringe 2023
June 30, 2023 Profit share is paid to all Acts meeting show commitments
APPLYING TO THE Hi-DeF FRINGE
Please read ALL of the information below BEFORE applying – even if you are a Fringe Alumni from other Fringe locations, this may be a bit different from what you’ve experienced.
Please read ALL of the information below BEFORE applying – even if you are a Fringe Alumni from other Fringe locations, this may be a bit different from what you’ve experienced.
- All the information and guidelines presented here are part of you and/or your team's contract with Hi-DeF Fringe.
Applications will be open January 15, 2023 to March 15, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. Pacific. - All applicants to the HiDeF Fringe festival are 13 and older; if under 18, artist(s) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Application Fee: $20 (due on submission of application, non-refundable)
- There is no Production Fee FOR THE 2023 Festival.
- Profit Share of the net profit of the festival will be divided among each performance group (whether individual or up to six people).
WHAT TYPE OF SHOWS/MEDIUMS WORK BEST AT THE Hi-DeF Fringe?
- The Festival will be curated from the applications received.
- All productions/performances are either original one person plays or shows/performances that can be done with a cast and production team of no more than 6 team members.
- All music needs to be original, in the Lublin domain, or the performer must show proof of having paid all licensing fees,
- If you are presenting a new take on a theatre piece that is not in the public domain, you must show proof of having paid all licensing fees.
- We are accepting applications for THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE, STAND-UP, IMPROV, FILM and WORKSHOPS
- Short films for our Fringy Film Festival; running time between :30(seconds) and 5:00(minutes) Films must have been created on or after January 1, 2022. Films may have been submitted to other festivals and screened at other venues. If your film is included in the Hi-DeF 2023 festival, you acknowledge that Hi-DeF has permission to include the film in its live festival broadcast on YouTube and subsequent rebroadcasts on YouTube, Facebook Live and Twitch.'
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Rehearsal/Tech Schedule
You will have one Tech/Walk-through opportunity.. Please note all accepted Fringe shows must be available for Tech. Time TBD.
Marketing/PR
Hi-DeF Fringe will make great efforts to promote the festival and its performers (publishing the online fringe program/guide, social media campaigns, outreach events, press releases, etc.) HOWEVER, it is critical to note that each production is responsible for promoting themselves. AND YES, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A POSTER/FLYER!
Press Clippings/Links
Please send any and all links that give examples of your work or press clippings from this or other related shows/projects.
Send to hidesertfringefestival@gmail.com
Be sure indicate in the SUBJECT LINE your name and/or the name of the production company.
Thank you for applying to the Hi-DeF!!!
If you are a returning performing company from any past festival, your application is complete.....no fee.
If this is your first Hi-DeF Fringe, continue on below to submit your $20 application fee.
Hi-DeF accepts VISA, MC, AMEX!!!
******Pay your $20 non-refundable application fee here:
If this is your first Hi-DeF Fringe, continue on below to submit your $20 application fee.
Hi-DeF accepts VISA, MC, AMEX!!!
******Pay your $20 non-refundable application fee here:
HI-DeF Application Fee 2023
Application fee for the 2023 Hi-DeF. Receipt will say PROJECT SHEBA, Inc. The application fee is completely non-refundable.