Artists' Application

A. Check one: Performing Art Visual Art

B. Artist Name or Company Name:

C. Primary Contacts

Name Title: (e.g., producer, director, tech director) E-mail Phone: Cell:	Name Title: (e.g., producer, director, tech director) E-mail Phone: Cell:	Name Title: (e.g., producer, director, tech director) E-mail Phone: Cell:

D. Other contact(s)

Name Title: (e.g., producer, director, tech director) E-mail Phone: Cell:	Name Title: (e.g., producer, director, tech director) E-mail Phone: Cell:

E. Category

We will list you under one (or two) of seven categories, but we can also use a unique secondary identifier. A burlesque troupe, e.g., would most likely be listed under "Dance," but within the dance section of the Web site and printed promotional materials, we could have a subhead of "Burlesque." If you're a cabaret act, perhaps you'd want to be listed under both "Music" and "Dance"; we'll list you under both of those categories — but could also list you under a subhead of "Cabaret."
Please tell us what you'd prefer:

Limit 2

Music (including musical theater, cabaret, variety)

Theater (including drama, comedy, puppetry, musical theater)

Dance (including cabaret, burlesque, variety)

Spoken Word (including monologues, poetry readings, rants, teen fringe)

Film

Teen Fringe

And More! (fashion, juggling, fire eating, stage fighting, clowns

F. Fill in
Subcategory (optional)

For visual art , if the subcategory isn't obvious from title or name, please add "Painting," "Photography," "Sculpture" or other category.

G. SHOW TITLE
(The name or title that will be listed in the program and on the website.)

H. DESCRIPTION
We need a description of some 35 words for publication in the printed program and the Web site. (If you'd like to give us a longer description to give us a better feel, please do so — but also be sure to give us the shorter one that we can use in promotional materials.)

I. The length of this work:
No more than 60 Minutes    90 minutes (only three slots available)

J. Is this an original work?*
Y es    No

K. Do you have production rights?*
Yes No Working on it  N/A

L. Do you have permission from the necessary professional associations?* (Actors Equity, AFTRA, etc?)
Yes No Working on it  N/A
(All performers and artists are required to obtain the necessary approval or releases to participate in the Fringe Festival.)

M. Is this a premier?
NO YES

If yes: World U.S. KC N/A

N. What audience are you aiming at?
Young Audiences All Ages Parental Guidance Mature Audience Only

O. Content Warnings: (check all that apply)
Adult Language Gunshots Nudity Simulated Violence Strobe lights
Other

P.PERFORMANCE VENUE OPTIONS (for Performance Arts ONLY)
The KC Fringe Festival Performance Venues will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis for the 2008 Festival. Performance venues will be assigned by the Festival. If any of the options listed below is absolutely necessary to your show, such that you would prefer to withdraw if we can not accommodate the request, please click on that option.

1. Stage Shape Square Wide Deep

2. Seating Capacity: 1-50 Seats 51-100 Seats 100+ Seats

3. Stage Size 0-299 sq. ft. 300-600 sq. ft.

4. Is there a chance that you will have cigarette smoking in your show? NO YES  (Some venues do not allow smoke.)

5. Special Needs (like particular stage floor surface in your venue, wheelchair-accessible stage, or space for a very large cast? )

6. Describe in detail any other staging requirements that we should be aware of .
(e.g., food on stage, stage blood, will you be making a mess?):

NOTE: Any messes created MUST be cleared before the next show. (Be sure to bring your own cleaning materials.)

Q. Rehearsal
Each group is allowed three hours of technical rehearsal time in its venue. Technical rehearsals are Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Please indicate your first, second and third choices for tech rehearsal by marking 1, 2, and 3. Your assigned technician will contact you in early July regarding your scheduled rehearsal time.

Saturday   Sunday   Monday   Tuesday.

R. Lighting
Please detail your lighting requests. This is a WISH list that we will do our best to provide within space and budget constraints. Please star one request as your first choice.

S. Audio
Do you have any sound cues/requirements? (circle or check one)

Will you be using live reinforcement? (circle or check one) YES NO

If yes, please describe (keyboard, microphone, etc): How many & what type?

If using microphones, how many will you need? Minimum Maximum

What type of mic stands do your prefer (e.g., boom, upright)?

Describe in detail any other sound requirements: If you are using pre-recorded music or video, YOU will need to provide this device (e.g., CD, MP3 or tape player, laptop, projection device).

Staging
Assume your set must fit through a standard-size door (30 x 80 inches) and that you must set-up and strike unassisted. You will have only ten minutes to set up and ten minutes to strike. Please rehearse setup and strike before your technical rehearsal. Minimal storage is available, but any available storage space is shared among three performance groups. Fringe is not responsible for any lost or stolen property. Plan on bringing your set, costumes and props with you each day. Fringe does not supply set elements. Rigging is not possible in the majority of venues.

**General Technical Information**
>All productions must have a stage manager to call the show. This may be waived if your show is very simple.
> All groups must work within the confines of their assigned space. > Preexisting lighting and stage setup cannot be changed.
> Please bear in mind that you will be working under considerable technical restraints. Keep your cues simple.
> You will have only three hours to tech your show.
> You will have one venue technician running sound and lights for each performance.
> Any set-up, backstage or deck assistance needed is your responsibility.
> You must bring two unmarked copies of an accurate script.
> Please do not call your venue for any reason.
Direct questions you have to the Fringe Technical Director, Skip Gordon, at 816-516-4750 or skip@kcfringe.org.

T. FEE PAYMENT:
Application Fee is due with the application by May 1, 2008.
Be be sure to either pay via PayPal or mail your check to KC Fringe Festival, P.O. Box 415001, Kansas City, MO 64141-5001 as soon as you've submitted this application. We cannot assign you a slot until we receive your payment

$280 for 3 shows (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday afternoon OR Thursday, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon)

$320 for 4 shows, (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday afternoon OR Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon)

Late night shows: $40 - If you would like to request a late night show (in addition to your regular evening/afternoon shows), please include a separate check for $40. Late night spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. (We will return the $40 checks for any late night requests that we are unable to fulfill.)

TEEN FRINGE (High School & Youth Entries) $140 for 3 shows (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday afternoon OR Thursday, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon)

TEEN FRINGE (High School & Youth Entries) $160 for 4 shows, (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday afternoon OR Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon)

VISUAL ART $75

Signed Agreement:
This application will be considered a legal agreement between you and the KC Fringe Festival. Application fees will be processed upon receipt. Companies may withdraw from the Festival with a full refund until May 15, 2008, or with a 50% refund until May 31, 2008. Cancellations are accepted only from the Primary Contact, and only in writing. Companies that withdraw after June 1, 2008, forfeit their application fee. All performing companies agree to adhere to the laws of Missouri, the ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the policies and procedures of the KC Fringe Festival. The KC Fringe Festival reserves the right to cancel any performances of companies not adhering to this agreement. ALL PERFORMERS must individually sign a waiver of liability form and provide a signed copy to the Fringe office. Failure to provide signed forms for all performers within 15 day before the Festival starts will result in cancellation of the show and forfeiture of the application fee.

I have read and accepted the policies and procedures.

Your full name  
                                                                Primary Contact

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