FAQs
What is a Fringe Festival?
A Fringe Festival is the place for audiences to see up and coming as well as professional performance artists. Types of performances could include puppetry, musical theatre, burlesque and improv. Fringe Festivals date back to Edinburgh, Scotland in 1947, where a number of companies performed on the outskirts, or the fringe, of the Edinburgh International Festival. Fringe festivals have become platforms for artists everywhere to showcase their work.
Why should I come to the Fringe?
The Hi-DeF Fringe is a great opportunity, giving performers the chance to create and perform original work and giving audiences the opportunity to experience original cutting edge theatre. With its location near Josha Tree National Park and Palm Springs, the Hi-Desert attracts an incredible volume of diverse people from around the world. The Hi-Desert also boasts an amazing and Bohemian artistic community full of visual artists, musicians and performers. It's an exciting place to experience live theatre.
When and where is the Hi-DeF Fringe?
The Inaugural HiDeF Fringe Festival took place August 24-26, 2018 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in Joshua Tree CA.
Hi-DeF4 returns, this year we move our location to TWITCH and FB and YouTube June 12-13 2021.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased both online through our festival webpage and at the box office during the festival. We encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance, as numbers are limited.
Are there discounted tickets?
All tickets are PAY WHAT YOU WILL!
Is it safe to be out there in the desert?
Yes, but watch out for California quail, roadrunners, jack rabbits and tortoises. no one really bothers you online......
Is there parking?
Park it in your favorite cozy chair, snuggle with your tablet on your favorite sofa
Can I buy food at this festival?
Why buy food, when you can cook up a feast in your own home?
What are the festival ticket policies?
Donations through MightyCause.
How can I take part?
Check out the APPLICATION page.
Why is there a $15 application fee?
Since this Fringe is a curated event, the application fee goes towards the curation process.
Don't forget that the application deadline is April 1, 2021, 9PM Pacific Time!
Ok, so that explains the $15 application fee, but tell me about the production fee. Oh, there is no production fee for the 2021 festival......
Yes, that's right - for those FRINGE familiar, you know that many festivals sell a 'button' which gives one entrance to the event. The button a runs about anywhere from $6 to $10. Then one decides which shows to see and purchases tickets to EACH of those shows individually. Those tickets run from $7 to $15 per show. Hi-DeF will be UNBUTTONED...Meaning that we are offering an all-access pass for the entire weekend, yeah!
(or other packages if one can't be there all three days) which, in turn, will allow one to see as MANY of the performances as one can!! Perhaps even ALL of them. Perhaps all of them Twice!!!
OH and the Parties, yeah, they are included with your UNBUTTONED ticket purchase, wherever you choose to party......
NO button and NO single ticket pricing......
What other costs are there?
The costs of coming to the Fringe varies greatly depending on the scale of your production, number of performers, etc., so there’s no one answer to this question.
Well, none that we will be collecting......
Do I have to be a Californian to apply to the Hi-DeF Fringe?
The Hi-DeF Fringe is an international festival and welcomes performers and audience members from around the world/across the globe.
What if I'm not a performer?
What???
All the world's a stage and we are mere players. Or something like that. However, if you insist on not being a performer.......no problem, there is always a way to help out at Fringe. Fill out your contact info in the form below and let us know of your interest. Checkout our volunteer page for more info......or become a sponsor, or even advertise on our fabulous website!
Will I be able to get my Hi-DeF FRINGE swagger on while I'm there?
Details to follow.....
Other questions?? Use the form below to contact us!!
A Fringe Festival is the place for audiences to see up and coming as well as professional performance artists. Types of performances could include puppetry, musical theatre, burlesque and improv. Fringe Festivals date back to Edinburgh, Scotland in 1947, where a number of companies performed on the outskirts, or the fringe, of the Edinburgh International Festival. Fringe festivals have become platforms for artists everywhere to showcase their work.
Why should I come to the Fringe?
The Hi-DeF Fringe is a great opportunity, giving performers the chance to create and perform original work and giving audiences the opportunity to experience original cutting edge theatre. With its location near Josha Tree National Park and Palm Springs, the Hi-Desert attracts an incredible volume of diverse people from around the world. The Hi-Desert also boasts an amazing and Bohemian artistic community full of visual artists, musicians and performers. It's an exciting place to experience live theatre.
When and where is the Hi-DeF Fringe?
The Inaugural HiDeF Fringe Festival took place August 24-26, 2018 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in Joshua Tree CA.
Hi-DeF4 returns, this year we move our location to TWITCH and FB and YouTube June 12-13 2021.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased both online through our festival webpage and at the box office during the festival. We encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance, as numbers are limited.
Are there discounted tickets?
All tickets are PAY WHAT YOU WILL!
Is it safe to be out there in the desert?
Yes, but watch out for California quail, roadrunners, jack rabbits and tortoises. no one really bothers you online......
Is there parking?
Park it in your favorite cozy chair, snuggle with your tablet on your favorite sofa
Can I buy food at this festival?
Why buy food, when you can cook up a feast in your own home?
What are the festival ticket policies?
Donations through MightyCause.
How can I take part?
Check out the APPLICATION page.
Why is there a $15 application fee?
Since this Fringe is a curated event, the application fee goes towards the curation process.
Don't forget that the application deadline is April 1, 2021, 9PM Pacific Time!
Ok, so that explains the $15 application fee, but tell me about the production fee. Oh, there is no production fee for the 2021 festival......
Yes, that's right - for those FRINGE familiar, you know that many festivals sell a 'button' which gives one entrance to the event. The button a runs about anywhere from $6 to $10. Then one decides which shows to see and purchases tickets to EACH of those shows individually. Those tickets run from $7 to $15 per show. Hi-DeF will be UNBUTTONED...Meaning that we are offering an all-access pass for the entire weekend, yeah!
(or other packages if one can't be there all three days) which, in turn, will allow one to see as MANY of the performances as one can!! Perhaps even ALL of them. Perhaps all of them Twice!!!
OH and the Parties, yeah, they are included with your UNBUTTONED ticket purchase, wherever you choose to party......
NO button and NO single ticket pricing......
What other costs are there?
The costs of coming to the Fringe varies greatly depending on the scale of your production, number of performers, etc., so there’s no one answer to this question.
Well, none that we will be collecting......
Do I have to be a Californian to apply to the Hi-DeF Fringe?
The Hi-DeF Fringe is an international festival and welcomes performers and audience members from around the world/across the globe.
What if I'm not a performer?
What???
All the world's a stage and we are mere players. Or something like that. However, if you insist on not being a performer.......no problem, there is always a way to help out at Fringe. Fill out your contact info in the form below and let us know of your interest. Checkout our volunteer page for more info......or become a sponsor, or even advertise on our fabulous website!
Will I be able to get my Hi-DeF FRINGE swagger on while I'm there?
Details to follow.....
Other questions?? Use the form below to contact us!!