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'''The Free Fringe''' is a performance slot at [[The Hideout Theatre]].
{{Infobox Show
  |Name    = The Free Fringe
  |Director = Various
  |Theater  = [[The Hideout Theatre]]
  |Cast    = Various
  |Picture  = Free Fringe Poster.jpg
  |Run    = 2012-Present
}}


[[Image:Free Fringe Poster.jpg|thumb|alt=Poster for the Free Fringe.|Publicity image for the Free Fringe.]]
'''''The Free Fringe''''' is a performance slot at [[The Hideout Theatre]].


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
The Free Fringe happens every Thursday at 10pm at the Hideout.  It is also free to attend, and features experimental and risky formats.
The Free Fringe happens every Thursday at 10pm at the Hideout.  It is free to attend, and features two experimental, one-off shows followed by a headliner act.


The show is concept-driven, rather than troupe-driven.  The Hideout accepts online submissions for show concepts, and picks several to showcase each week.
The show is concept-driven, rather than troupe-driven.  The Hideout accepts online submissions for show concepts, and picks several to showcase each week.


In 2013, perhaps due to a paucity of such submissions, the Hideout moved to a headliner model, with two experimental formats followed by a monthly headlining troupe.
The show is hosted by [[Jessica Arjet]].  [[Firth & Arjet]] was the ''Free Fringe'''s headliner through 8/9/12.  Then, after [[Kristin Firth]] left Austin, a rotating set of Jessica's projects have occupied the headliner slot.


Many of the experiments put up for the Free Fringe have met with unexpected success and become recurring shows.
Many of the experiments put up for the Free Fringe have met with unexpected success and become recurring shows.
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== History ==
== History ==
The Fringe premiered on 1/5/12, shortly after [[Parallelogramophonograph]] travelled to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is patterned after that festival's own Free Fringe.[http://freefringe.org.uk/]
The Fringe premiered on 1/5/12, shortly after [[Parallelogramophonograph]] travelled to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is patterned after that festival's own Free Fringe.[http://freefringe.org.uk/]
For a list of all formats performed in ''The Free Fringe'', see the [[List of Free Fringes]], which also includes all posted media of the show.


== More Information ==
== More Information ==
* [http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe The show's site.]
* [http://forum.austinimprov.com/viewtopic.php?t=12821 The initial call for submissions.]
* [http://forum.austinimprov.com/viewtopic.php?t=12821 The initial call for submissions.]
* [http://www.hideouttheatre.com/shows/thefreefringe The show's site.]
* [http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhZLV9GVEpjSlhZN0Z0VjZlNklTU3c6MQ The Free Fringe Idea Submission Form.]
 
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The Free Fringe

Free Fringe Poster.jpg

Theater The Hideout Theatre
Directed by Various
Cast Various
Run 2012-Present

The Free Fringe is a performance slot at The Hideout Theatre.

Summary

The Free Fringe happens every Thursday at 10pm at the Hideout. It is free to attend, and features two experimental, one-off shows followed by a headliner act.

The show is concept-driven, rather than troupe-driven. The Hideout accepts online submissions for show concepts, and picks several to showcase each week.

The show is hosted by Jessica Arjet. Firth & Arjet was the Free Fringe's headliner through 8/9/12. Then, after Kristin Firth left Austin, a rotating set of Jessica's projects have occupied the headliner slot.

Many of the experiments put up for the Free Fringe have met with unexpected success and become recurring shows.

History

The Fringe premiered on 1/5/12, shortly after Parallelogramophonograph travelled to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is patterned after that festival's own Free Fringe.[1]

For a list of all formats performed in The Free Fringe, see the List of Free Fringes, which also includes all posted media of the show.

More Information