Orlando Fringe Venue Locations Most of the Orlando Fringe s venues are located in (or very near) the City of Orlando s Loch Haven Park, a city cultural campus that is home to The Lowndes Shakespeare Center and The Orlando Repertory Theatre. The park is located just north of the downtown area and also hosts The Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Science Center, and The Mennello Museum. John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center Orange Venue (Margeson Theater) (Orlando Shakespeare Theater) Yellow Venue (Goldman Theater) Blue Venue (Studio B) Pink Venue (Mandell Studio Theater) Red Venue (McLaughlin Rehearsal Studio) Brown Venue (Orlando Philharmonic rehearsal hall) Purple Venue (Patrons Room) Located in Loch Haven Park and the central facility of the Orlando Fringe, the center houses seven of our eleven venues, the main Fringe box office, courtyard seating, Visual Fringe art, beer and wine service, merchandise, and button sales. Free parking is available just steps from the door.
Silver Venue (Edyth Bush Theater) Orlando Repertory Theatre Green Venue (Black Box Theater) Also located in in Loch Haven Park, just across the Lawn from the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, The Orlando Rep houses two venues, a Fringe box office, and an air conditioned lobby for our patrons.
Venue Details Orange Venue (Margeson Theater) 320-seat, 3/4 thrust stage, fully equipped light & sound board, storage & dressing rooms. This is a large venue with intimate feel. Includes a 5-hour tech. http://orlandoshakes.org/pdfs/margeson%20theatre-letter.pdf Seating: 320 (288 available for sale, 16 reserved for artist comps, 16 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 75 minutes Tech time: 5 Hours Piano rental available: Yes Special Features: Recommended for Musicals, Dance shows, shows with large casts, veteran performers with large audience draws. Not recommended for solo performances, intimate dramas, first-time Fringe artists.
Yellow Venue (Goldman Theater) 118-seat lovely and intimate proscenium theatre with a raised stage and great technical amenities. Full light and sound plots, dressing room, and storage. http://orlandoshakes.org/pdfs/goldman%20theatre-letter.pdf Seating: 118 (106 available for sale, 6 reserved for artist comps, 6 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: No Special Features: Recommended for almost any small to mid-sized production. Not recommended for large-scale productions, anything with a large set.
Pink Venue (Mandell Studio Theater) 100-seat intimate, proscenium venue, fully equipped new light and sound board, plenty of storage, and back stage space. http://orlandoshakes.org/pdfs/mandell%20studio%20theatre-letter.pdf Seating: 100(90 available for sale, 5 reserved for artist comps, 5 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: Yes Special Features: Large stage area, projection hanging possibilities. Recommended for almost any small to mid-sized production.
Brown Venue (Orlando Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall) 100-seat venue with basic technical amenities, thrust seating, and limited back stage area. This venue is not ideal for loud music/musicals or dance, but this is a great venue for more intimate shows with low tech and limited storage needs. Seating: 100(90 available for sale, 5 reserved for artist comps, 5 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: Yes Recommended for shows with low technical requirements, solo shows. Not recommended for dance shows, large musicals.
Blue Venue (Studio B) One of the most intimate venues Fringe offers is being newly renovated for 2013! Fully equipped new light and sound board, new seats, and redesigned thrust stage. This venue has limited storage, off-stage area, and dressing space. http://orlandoshakes.org/pdfs/studiob.pdf Seating: 60 (54 available for sale, 3 reserved for artist comps, 3 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: Yes Recommended for intimate productions, small cast or solo shows. Not recommended for dance shows, large musicals.
Purple Venue (Patrons Room) A converted planetarium, this intimate 60 seat venue is ideal for storytelling or solo shows with few technical needs. This venue has basic technical amenities, limited storage, and limited dressing space. Seating: 60 (54 available for sale, 3 reserved for artist comps, 3 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: No Special Features: This venue is in the center of the Shakespeare Center, in the most high traffic area of Fringe. There is some echo from the domed ceiling, and some sound bleed from lobby. Recommended for Small cast or solo shows. Not recommended for dance shows, musicals, shows with large casts or technical needs.
Red Venue (McLaughlin Rehearsal Studio) NEW VENUE! Located on the second floor of the Shakespeare Center, this rehearsal hall seats 50, has a large stage area, and a great floor for dance. Seating: 50 (45 available for sale, 3 reserved for artist comps, 2 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: No Special Features: Dance floor and large stage area, slight sound bleed from Orange Venue. Recommended for small to mid-sized dance shows, solo shows. Not recommended for large musicals, shows with large casts or technical needs. Floor Plan and images Coming Soon!
Silver Venue (Edyth Bush Theater) 300-seat, proscenium stage, fully equipped light & sound board, spotlights available, large storage & dressing rooms. This is a large venue great for large musical or dance shows. Includes a 5-hour tech. Seating: 300 (285 available for sale, 15 reserved for artist comps, 15 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 90 minutes Tech time: 5 Hours Piano rental available: No Special Features: Spotlights, state of the art lights and sound, high ceiling. Recommended for: Large musicals, large dance shows, shows with large casts, veteran performers with large audience draws. Not recommended for solo performances, intimate dramas, first-time Fringe artists.
Green Venue (Black Box Theater) 100-seat, intimate 3/4 thrust stage. Fully equipped with light and sound board, plenty of storage, and back stage space. Seating: 100 (90 available for sale, 5 reserved for artist comps, 5 reserved for pass holders) Running time allowed: up to 60 minutes Tech time: 3 Hours Piano rental available: No Special Features: Large stage area, projection hanging possibilities. Recommended for almost any small to mid-sized production.