Scranton Fringe Festival

Founded in 2015, the Scranton Fringe Festival is dedicated to creating a bold and engaging platform for creative and thought provoking art with minimal risk to artist and audience while striving to promote Scranton as a viable  creative environment.

Scranton fringe also produces year round programming throughout northeastern PENNSYLVANIA.  

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Festival Overview

Type of Festival

Scranton fringe has WALK-ABLE downtown footprint and is an easy commute from new york city, philadelphia and other large east coast cities. the festival presents a diverse range of genres as well as year round programming.

About our Audience

scranton fringe has grown its AUDIENCE since 2015 with thousands attending the festival each year. our audiences love taking risks while also supporting classics and adaptations. 

2018 Festival Stats

Length of Festival:  9 Days 
Number of Productions: 48  
Overall Performances: 125 
Number of Performance Spaces: 13 
Ticket Price Range: $0-$12 

Artist Information

How Artists are Accepted

​scranton fringe prides itself on not charging any fee for applying to their festival. 
the festival gives detailed attention to every submission, curating the festival EXPERIENCE for artists and AUDIENCES. scranton fringe primarily programs the festival based on available time and space. 

Benefits of Applying

  • there is no cost to apply
  • we strive to billet artists with local hosts whenever possible
  • scranton fringe is a strong community of artists, producers and audiences. 
  • Each production RECEIVES rush passes for their artists 
  • SCRANTON FRINGE PROVIDES THE VENUE, TECH AND FULL BOX OFFICE STAFF!
  • scranton's location makes it an easy addition to any us tour

Costs and Deals

Application Fee: free ($0) 
Production Fee : varies ($120 to $360) 
​Box Office % to Artist: 70% 

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Tech Information

scranton fringe venues range from found spaces to fully equipped PROFESSIONAL theaters. 

The festival tech director is on call with any questions or to assist with issues; however, all productions should provide their own TECHNICIAN. 

Performance Schedule

Most shows range between 45 - 60 minutes in length.

productions will RECEIVE between 2-5 productions (artists feedback collected at application). 

Other

the scranton fringe festival is open to exciting site specific work and creative new ideas on how to present theater! 

scranton fringe is developing COMMISSION based works ESPECIALLY for our popular CHILDREN's programming. cONTACT SCRANTON FRINGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

SCRANTON, PENNSYLVNIA

SCRANTON FRINGE
PO BOX 1235
SCRANTON, PA, 18501

SCRANTON IS AN EVER GROWING CITY FILLED WITH FANTASTIC RESTAURANTS, CULTURAL VENUES, TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND A YEAR ROUND ROSTER OF EVENTS! 

Important Dates

Festival Dates

October 1 - 10, 2026

Application Dates

Open February/ close early april 

contact us

Email Address: [email protected]
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mailing address: scranton fringe
​po box 1235
​scranton pa, 18501

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