District Fringe was created by artists for artists to promote and propel the strong independent theater tradition in the D.C. area.

STORY AND VISION
Capital Fringe Festival abruptly stopped producing this year, leaving potentially hundreds of artists without an affordable way to produce this summer. It was the only place a nascent company or independent producer could prove their concepts for less than $1,000 for at least five performances, all tech and space included. It is a huge loss for the next generation of DC performing artists. We’re doing something to fill the vacuum and create a way to provide the opportunities and community building the area suddenly lost. Introducing District Fringe!

We are: 

*Uninhibited

We’re inviting people to bring their most creative performing arts into the world. The art belongs to artists and we are supporting true freedom of expression in a medium that teaches empathy as well as providing entertainment.

*Unafraid

If people can dream it, they can do it. We will be curating this festival, as the spaces are very limited. We’re not applying for federal government grants because they quash freedom of expression. We’ll look for shows that celebrate the diversity of this great city and its residents. District Fringe should be a reflection of all the kinds of people who live here.

*Unstoppable

Just because one organization stops does not mean another can’t begin. This is, we hope, the first of many in the grand tradition of fringe festivals the world over. We are a city bursting with creativity in the performing arts. We owe no allegiance to major organizations or established, large theaters. We can literally do anything, so we intend to open the floodgates.