We are PortFringe! We support new, edgy, innovative, experimental theater in our vibrant and energetic city of Portland. We celebrate the imaginative and the weird. We seek to eliminate financial and logistical barriers so that artists can focus on their work (and maybe even make money doing so). We celebrate and contribute to Maine's vibrant performance art community. We do this out of love and passion - for theater, for creativity, for cardboard props, and packed houses. Plus, it's super fun.

MISSION: The mission of PortFringe is to support theater and performance artists, to encourage experimentation and innovation, and to provide an accessible, affordable outlet for exciting work that enriches our creative community.

HISTORY: PortFringe launched in 2012 as a five-day, cutting-edge theater festival with 40 acts ranging from serious to silly and everything in between. With generous support from our community, an army of volunteers, and a pool of talented actors, directors, designers, and producers, PortFringe showcases an impressive depth and breadth of local and national talent.

PRODUCTION HISTORY: 2012 • 2013

Perhaps best of all, PortFringe generates thousands of dollars of ticket sales ($16,000 in 2013) ALL OF WHICH is funneled directly back to the artists. A recent Americans for the Arts Economic Impact calucation estimated that our 5-day 2013 festival generated about $150,000 of revenue for our city and business community. PortFringe demonstrates that there is a hunger in Portland, Maine for eclectic, homegrown, and fun arts programming -- and that such creative pursuits can also be economically viable.

We hope you will join us for our 2014 Festival!

ARTIST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN MARCH, 2014
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN MAY, 2014







PORTFRINGE PEOPLE
To email any PortFringe staff member listed below: portlandtheatercollaborative@gmail.com

Founders:
Corey Anderson - technical operations
Mariah Bergeron - marketing and special events
Deirdre Fulton McDonough - marketing and press relations
Stacey Koloski - fundraising and box office operations
Michael Dix Thomas - marketing and volunteer relations
Adam Vachon - technical operations
Lisa Boucher -- venue management

Staff:
Keith Powell Beyland - web design
Daniel Koloski - treasurer, fiscal oversight


2014 Call for Volunteers will be announced in Spring 2014!