Welcome letter Fringe Festival 09'

 

Fringe lives in the present moment. Rebellious and
adventurous. We are asking you to cast aside your burdens
and be in this moment with us.

This year you will find us nestled between two historic DC
neighborhoods: Penn Quarter and Mount Vernon Square.
We have taken up residency in some interesting spaces: a
former cigar shop that has been vacant since the 1968 riots,
a German cultural institute, an old restaurant, a historic
church and a long-standing, independent performance venue.

Come explore our centralized and unique Festival scene.

Come and laugh, cry, clap, dance, make a fist or two, hug,
make a new friend and brush away your troubles.

We are here to to show you that DC is more than a
municipality filled with institutions that import artists to
exhibit or bring down last year’s broadway hit. We are here
to show you that we are a city filled with innovators.

The welcome mat is out. It is happening right now and
waiting for you to start your adventure.

Go ahead. Take a Fringe pill. It will cure what ails you.

 

 

Julianne Brienza                  Scot McKenzie

Executive Director               Festival Director

Founding Member                Founding Member