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The Fringe Manual is a very useful tool for all Fringe artists, with details on every stage of planning your show. We are cutting down on the amount of paper we use by making our manual a downloadable PDF. You can reference these materials online or print a copy for your use. If you are unable to download the manual, please contact john@livearts-fringe.org to receive a copy in the mail.

We have provided the Manual both in its entirety for download and in sections to view online. As certain deadlines approach, you may only need to reference specific sections of the Manual so please be sure to focus on those sections.

You will need Adobe Reader to open these PDF files. Download it for free here.

Click here to download the 2010 Manual in its entirety.
Or, click each of the headers below to download only those sections.

This section is an overview of some things to keep in mind when doing the Fringe. It will outline the specific changes to this year's Manual and certain Fringe procedures, as well as provide a brief history of the Philly Fringe and discuss the basic responsibilities of being a self-producing artist within the Fringe framework. Please reference the specific sections below for more detailed information on marketing, box office, insurance, etc.

This section contains advice on securing a venue along with sample venue agreement, tips on being a good neighbor, selecting dates and times for your shows, notes on securing the proper permits one might need for using alternative spaces, why and how to obtain General Liability Insurance, and finally a few words on Actors Equity Issues.

This section is a resource guide for applying for grants, gaining sponsorships, advertising, and general fundraising tips

This is the most important section, as it will outline all crucial elements of participating in the Philly Fringe such as, completing your Artist Agreement, Box Office procedures, discounts and ticketing procedures, and artist responsibilities during the Festival. Please make sure you review this section thoroughly.

This section includes notes on what show and press information we will need from you, when we need it, and why. Also in this section are the specs for submitting your 50-word Guide blurb, Guide photo, and additional press materials. You'll also find helpful tips for writing your blurb and press release, taking a successful photo, and notes on posters and flyers. Please reference section 5a for our publicist's detailed guide on what makes a great press photo.

This is a handy guide for creating a successful press image written by the Festival publicist at Canary Promotions.

This section is full of resources including audio editing, bulk mailing services, buttons and shirts, costumes, flyer distribution, graphic designers, insurance, photography, postcards and printers, props, rental services, and technical equipment.