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At four years old, Capital Fringe continues to be relevant: to amuse, shock and rock the body in the Nation's Capital. Festival Ticket prices are still $15, the same as when we started. Inflation? No thanks! We gather the most innovative talent from the District and beyond to perform on Fringe Stages. But, it ain't cheap bringin' you all this Festival! Ticket and Fringe Button sales do not cover our costs. Not by a long shot. Every year, we give 70% of our Ticket sales, and half of our Button sales, back to the Artists. In 2008 alone, the total we gave back to our Artists was over $189,000. The majority of our revenue must be raised, and it comes from foundations, grants, and — most importantly — from people like YOU.
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Giving at every level is appreciated; whether you can give $5 or $5,000, we promise it will go directly into our work of making the District an explosive performing arts destination.
If you prefer, you can mail a check to CAPITAL FRINGE, 607 New York Ave., NW, WDC 20001
'08 was a momentous year for Capital Fringe:
- We continued to give 70% of ticket revenue directly to the Artists; for a total of over $183,000;
- More than 200 acts made up of 1000 individual artists presented over 700 performances;
- Over 60 performances sold out;
- Over 10,000 audience members purchased more than 21,000 tickets (10% increase from 2007);
- Performances took place in 30 venues around our city;
- We launched the Fringe Button. Half of the Button revenue is given back to the Artists for a total of $246 per group. The Fringe Button also allows us to connect with people like you monthly on our email list serve with Discounts to local shops, bars, restaurants and theatre tickets;
- We acquired the former home of the AV Ristorante Italiano — we call it The Fort. The Fort will house our admin offices, scene shop, festival box office, Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, The Shop Theatre, The Red Room Theatre, The Bedroom Theatre and workshop space till Doug Jemal kicks us out.
- Created a partnership with Sasha Bruce Youth Work & and Sitar Center expanded the Fringe Training Factory to include at-risk youth programs with the intention of monitoring and cultivating young artists, voices and leaders that will join and shape the DC performing arts community.
Together, we represent a community of like-minded seekers — we need people just like you to continue making vacant spaces performances ready & and keep Fringe in DC.
Giving at every level is appreciated; whether you can give $5 or $5,000, we are a lean non-profit and we promise it will go directly into making our programs reach our target audience.
If you prefer, you can mail a check to CAPITAL FRINGE, PO BOX 50659, WDC 20091
