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Festival Applications
The 2023 Festival is on its way: August 17 – September 3
Applications to the 2023 IndyFringe Theatre Festival are currently closed. Applications will open December 5, 2022 and must be submitted by February 12, 2023, at 11:59PM.
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Click the button below for your guide to the 2023 Festival Application
Playwrights
Opportunities for Playwrights
October 6 - 9, 2022
10 Minute Plays 2022
IndyFringe is proud to host an annual 10-minute play festival in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center.
Interested in submitting your play?
- Submissions must be between 8-12 pages in length.
- Submitting playwrights must be Indiana residents.
- Submissions may be any genre.
- Submissions must not have been previously produced in Indiana.
Applications open until July 31!
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinator, Megan Jacobs (She/Her)
April 27 - May 7, 2023
DivaFest 2023
DivaFest is a juried play festival celebrating women-identifying playwrights of all kinds. The 2023 festival will select up to 4 plays by 4 different playwrights that will be produced in collaboration with 4 local theatre companies.
Interested in submitting your play?
- Submissions must not have been previously produced in Indiana.
- Submitting playwrights must be Indiana residents.
- Only women playwrights will be considered (AMAB trans women are welcome!)
Applications for DivaFest 2023 are extended through January 31! Finalists will be selected by February 16.
Questions? Contact Festival Coordinator, Megan Jacobs (She/Her)
Other Resources

Fall: November 3 - 13, 2023
OnyxFest
Applications for OnyxFest Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 are currently closed. Check back in February of 2023 for more information about the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 applications.

Indiana Playwrights Circle
Producers
Artistic Partnership Program
Are you a local performing arts producer looking to get a leg-up on your next production? IndyFringe maintains deep partnerships with our artists by providing additional benefits and optional support for qualifying producers.
Potential benefits for qualifying artists include:
- 50% off all facility charges
- 80/20 ticket split in favor of the Artist
- Reduced deposit from 50% to 25%
- Box Office and Marketing Assistance
- Limited waived rehearsal costs
Producers interested in renting our venue or becoming an artistic partner should fill out this form:
All questions can be directed to Associate Director, Jeffrey Dalstrom (He/Him)
Designers & Technicians
Join our Database
Designers & Stage Manager Roster
Board Ops and Theatre Technicians
Interested in joining our roster of theatre technicians? Contact Associate Director, Jeffrey Dalstrom (He/Him) for more information.
Actors
Auditions, Workshops, and Other Performance Opportunities
Fringe on Wheels Performer
Fringe on Wheels is a mobile performance venue bringing lively acts to the community! Whether you are a magicians or drag queen, a comedian, a musician, or something else entirely, you can join our catalog of thrilling small acts.
Click here to learn more and view current artist partners.