Catch Up with the Latest News of Orlando Fringe

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FROM BROADWAY TO OBSCURITY The Critics Choice for Best Solo Musical Show is returning to Orlando for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

The Theatre at the J, in partnership with Orlando Fringe, presents "From Broadway to Obscurity," an evening to benefit Theater at the J on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30pm

If you didn't get a chance to see this amazing performance during this years Fringe, you missed out - but lucky for you, you've got another chance!

General admission tickets are $25. Limited VIP tickets are $50 and include a 6:30 reception with hors d'oeuvres, prime seating during the show and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Eric Gutman after the show.

JEFF, JAMES, A DUCK NAMEd Howard AND YOU

The hilarious season of Movies Out Loud continues on November 9th with 'Howard the Duck.' Get you tickets now! Head to The Abbey, grab some drinks, sit back and laugh as comedians Jeff Jones and James Keaton provide a commentary track for the movie that will have you falling out of your chair in laughter! CLICK HERE IF YOU LOVE TO LAUGH!
Wednesday, November 9th 7:30pm at The Abbey
CHRISTMAS IN FLORI-DUH

In case you haven't gotten your tickets yet for our Christmas event, get them now!
THIS. WILL. SELL. OUT.

Once again, our December fundraiser will include a silent auction, raffle, and we've added a Wine Wall and fun guessing game! We are seeking donations of wine valued between $10 and $50. You can arrange pick up/drop off of your donation by contacting Tommi at development@orlandofringe.org NOVEMBER 15th IS ALMOST HERE

The Application deadline for the 26th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is less than a week away. If you were waiting until the last minute to submit the application for your dream show, don't wait much longer! Start your application now!

Remember the deadline is November 15th at 4:00pm!

New website is live!
Show listings, schedule and ticket sales online now at...
www.OFwinterMiniFest.com

HAVE DINNER AND SUPPORT FRINGE

That's right! By simply going out to lunch or dinner at World of Beer in Altamonte Springs on Friday, December 2nd from noon-11pm, you will be supporting your favorite festival!
When you purchase your meal mention your group's name and drop your receipt in the GroupRaise.com donation box at the restaurant, and 20% of your meal will be donated back to Orlando Fringe. So come, eat, drink and be awesome!

RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, George Wallace
It is with great sadness to report that George Wallace, Executive Director of the organization, has resigned his position and will depart Orlando Fringe in early 2017. Wallace presented his resignation to Board President Joyce Arbucias explaining that he has accepted a position as Associate Director with IndyFringe in Indianapolis, Indiana. George Wallace is currently the second Executive Director for the Orlando Fringe. He began his career with the Fringe as a volunteer when he moved to Orlando from Boston, Massachusetts in 2002 and was named Volunteer of the Year at the 2007 festival. Wallace became a member of the Orlando Fringe staff as the festival Volunteer Coordinator in December of 2007. After two years leading the volunteers he rose to Director of Operations and shortly after, was named General Manager. In 2014, Wallace was promoted to the position of Executive Director. He is the only member of the Orlando Fringe staff to win the "Spirit of The Fringe" award, an honor he was awarded twice.
"Working with George has been a great pleasure. He has done an incredible job encouraging and nurturing the growth of the Orlando Fringe.", said Joyce Arbucias on behalf of the Fringe Board. "His incredible work ethic, his enthusiasm for every project he takes on, and of course his unwavering dedication to the Fringe will be sorely missed."

Wallace will be leaving The Orlando Fringe on February 28, 2017 and will starting his new role with IndyFringe on April 1. The Orlando Fringe Board of Directors will be forming a transition team in January to guide the search for a replacement. The Board will also be instating an interim director from within the organization to work closely with the new Director.

"IndyFringe has grown from an annual festival to a year-round operation with a physical building housing two theatres." said Pauline Mo at, President & CEO of IndyFringe. "The board developed a comprehensive capacity-building plan for 2017-18 designed to lay a solid foundation for the next decade. A significant capacity building two-year grant from Nina Mason Pulliam Trust enables us to appoint George Wallace as our first Associate Director. George will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to IndyFringe and further strengthen our ties with the Orlando Fringe over the coming years."

Arbucias adds, "As George is my colleague and friend, I am excited for his new adventures and can't wait to see all of the wonderful additions he brings to the IndyFringe."

"George has done a great job of making a sustainable business of the Fringe and he will be sorely missed", said Terry Olson, and Co-founder of The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.

"George has done an incredible job with the well-managed, growth and evolution of the Fringe Festival in Orlando.", says Flora Maria Garcia, President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida. "Through his leadership, the Festival has steadily grown its budget and audiences, making the Fringe Festival one of the most popular cultural happenings in Central Florida... He leaves big shoes to fill."

"While saddened to be leaving Orlando, I am excited for new opportunities in Indianapolis.", says Wallace. "The past decade at Orlando Fringe has meant so much to me. I have been able to grow professionally and Orlando Fringe will always hold a special place in my heart."

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