The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is searching for youth to be our 2024 NextGen Fringers!
Who should apply: Anyone aged 16-23 who would like to explore the Fringe Festival and tell others about it! No theatre experience needed, just desire to do something fun this summer and help promote the Fringe experience.
What we need from you: Help us share Fringe with the rest of Winnipeg! You’ll do this in-person by anonymously contributing to our Post-It Note wall at Royal MTC, and online by sending out good vibes on your social media accounts, and/or contributing to the Patron Review site.
At one point during the festival, you’ll submit your Fringe Faves – the best things you’ve experienced so far that others should hear about.
We will share some of your thoughts and posts with our followers.
What you get from us: You’ll get a VIP pass for 6 show admissions – see 6 by yourself, or bring a friend or family member to up to 3 performances - and free Fringe program! We’ll have an orientation pizza party, an optional group outing to a show, a skills seminar, and a gathering during the festival for a Fringe treat. Meet other young theatregoers and connect with new people! And you’ll have the opportunity to win other prizes.
When and where: The Fringe runs July 17-28, and we’ll have an orientation session in the first half of July. There are venues throughout the city, but most of the action is around Old Market Square in the Exchange District. NextGen Fringer home base is at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, 174 Market Ave.
Why: We’d like more young people involved in the Fringe, so we hope you’ll come out to some shows and spread the word to your friends! Your opinions matter, and we want you to share what impacts you most.
The application deadline is June 19th, 2024. Applicants can expect a response by June 24th.
If you have any questions about the program or the application form please contact nextgen@winnipegfringe.com