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Hawkins Paul Lambert National Bank of Indianapolis Erin Swanson FringeFriday supporters Matthew Clark Susan Hall Karen Lee Ron Newlin Barb and Steve Tegarden - thank you for your Kristin Conrad Shoshana Harper Mary Lett Melissa Odom Sue Anne Tempero donations!!!! Lorraine Cramer Wendy Harrison Paula Lopossa Steve Parsens The Chatterbox Welcome WELCOME TO THE How to Fringe 6 Show Descriptions 10 Pull-out mini program 15 FIFTHFRINGE Mass Ave. map 16 CELEBRATION! Schedule-at-a-glance 17 Outdoor stage schedule 18 Dear Friends, Welcome to the FifthFringe on Mass Ave. On behalf of FringeNext 22 the board, I would like to thank the people who have made it possible. First, our generous foundation and corporate FringeFilm 10 sponsors, who have allowed us to present 276 shows and a multitude of free events for our fifth anniversary. Of course, VisualFringe 10 we must give huge thanks to you, the audience, the perform­ ers and the volunteers who have made this big, bold, bodacious celebration Notes from Fringe 27 of free form theatrical creativity an integral part of Indianapolis' rich and siNMmaesiSraaMM!^ ^sss* varied arts life. 100% of the box office goes back to the performers and you have helped to give artists $300,000 in four years. Thank you!!!! What is the Fringe and why are This is your festival so the final say goes to those people who filled out we celebrating? our all important survey in 2008. Enjoy! The Fringe festival is a riotous celebra­ sagpsstfe-i One of the tion of theatre "old and new", edgy and best things not so, that happens over 10 days, August This event is This was my 21 -Aug 30,2009, in the Massachusetts fantabutous. I wish that has Avenue Arts and Theater District down­ first time but town. The festival came to life five years m that it never not my last. happened to ago and has grown into a cultural at­ ^ ended. Thanks. Indy traction that draws 10,000 people... and counting! This year's festival doubles as KELLY the hippest fifth birthday party in town. LUSK Our first four years, by the numbers: Great! We will RULES!!! FLIPPIN • 45,000 people have attend the Entertaining. go to 16 shows IndyFringe festival SWEET! in eight nights. Intelligent. • 184 local, national and international m Excellent groups performed 848 shows opportunity • 33,000 tickets have been sold Volunteered for displaying I love the • $300,000 has been returned to the nnovation on extensively - TRUE talent! variety of performers the Avenue - love it! plays • 1,000 + performances will be Bravo! complete by the end of this year's festival Love it, it's I like the buzz! This is an Student great. Could Great energy incredible performers last longer! and fun for opportunity for were polished Indianapolis!! theatre iNDYfRINGE August21-30www.indyfringe.org 3 Message from Mayor Ballard yOU A JK MP strVO 1 AM- On behalf of the City of Indianapolis, I want to express our pride in celebrating the fifth Indy­ r CAA/A/OT er u&znjro- Fringe festival, a cultural milestone for our city. lOFfimry is A/OT A coMMxrry. In the last five years, we have made so many strides to distinguish Indianapolis as a home for Looking beyond the superficial, who are you? arts and culture. The Fringe Festival is a crucial piece in this development, enhancing the Mass Ave district and serving as an ambassador for the neighborhood's lively spirit. The festival fills this street with excitement and inspiration, and creates an experience that draws in both neighbors and visi­ tors. I am impressed by IndyFringe's growth from a great idea to a renowned attraction, bringing in performers and 10,000 audience members from near and far. I know they'll like what they see here. In challenging times, I also want to thank IndyFringe for the economic stimulus this festival gives our city. Between shows, festival-goers will explore the area and enjoy dinner and shopping, providing a boost to our local businesses. Although the festival draws performers from around the world, 50% are Central Indiana natives, and because artists keep 100% of their ticket sales, your attendance can directly support local artists. Most importantly IndyFringe offers our community a di­ verse selection of cutting edge performances - but makes it af­ fordable and accessible right here in town. This is a mark of a great city, and it will help us as we move forward as a premiere cultural destination. I am grateful to all the performers, staff, volunteers and community partners whose passion make IndyFringe a real­ The Earth House ity, and I look forward to many more milestones for this new 08.21 6:00 pm 08.27 7:30 pm cultural institution. 08.23 7:30 pm 08.29 9:00 pm iNDTFRINGE Gregory A. Ballard 08.25 9:00 pm 08.30 3:00 pm INDTR1NGE.ORG Mayor of Indianapolis Message from Brian Payne, CICF To put it simply, IndyFringe began as an answer to a question from our city. In 2002, Indy art experts and citizens asked "What do we want Indianapolis theatre to look like in ten years? Over 250 citizens sat down together and took part in this conversation. The single best idea - the one that met most of our needs and desires for the community - was a fringe theatre festival. On the fifth anniversary of the Fringe, it is clear that our community's dream has not only come to life, but flourished. The festival combines exciting performances with Mass Ave's thriving culture, showcasing an Indianapolis that energizes citizens and impresses visitors. At the Central Indiana Commu­ nity Foundation, we love to support inspiring places. Although IndyFringe may have only celebrated one year in their build­ New Illusion ing, this is the fifth time their festival will create a sense of See*- t to Thrill place downtown. and 1 With over 280 performances in six theatres, and buskers and TVS*** Entertain! • c* aS'c that buzz traveling in the streets, IndyFringe brings people together and makes them part of an atmosphere bigger than themselves or any one show. Fringe attracts all kinds of performers and audience members, but they're all here experiencing it at the same time and place. For ten days, 10,000 people and a critical mass of artistic energy unite, sending the important message that we are, indeed, a community that cares intensely about 1 Theatre on the Square ®a jf/ j / j&i s t a i mm Stage 2 ideas and creativity. 8/21 @ 7:30pm We've come so far by asking for this festival and funding it through the first five years, but this is just the beginning of what person cabaret! ": N i / FO 8/22 O 4:30pm is possible when we support arts innovation.
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