FronteraFest 2007


FronteraFest 2007 was one of our best ever, but it's over now. Ready for FronteraFest 2008? Pick up an application on this website beginning in August 2007.

Theatre from the Edge

"The fringe theater event of the Southwest!"
-Austin American Statesman

That's right: it's time to heat up your winter nights again, with the 14th (how can it be?) season of FronteraFest at Hyde Park Theatre. The Short Fringe, the Long Fringe, BYOV, or Mi Casa--as always and ever, FronteraFest is five weeks of alternative, offbeat, new, and just plain off-the-wall fringe theatre. Too bad there's no actual way to expect the unexpected, because friend: that is your only hope.

FronteraFest is produced in collaboration with Austin Script Works, a group dedicated to supporting emerging playwrights and developing new dramatic works.

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The Short Fringe
January 16 - February 17
at Hyde Park Theatre

Every night we present a new bill of four or five plays no longer than 25 minutes each. Brilliant monologues? Plays in progress? Comedy improv? Cabaret singers? Avant-garde dance? Short films? Multimedia? We've seen it all.

Every Saturday night is a juried "Best of the Week" performance, and the last week, February 13-17, is the juried "Best of the Fest"--with a few wild cards thrown in. A complete schedule, updated regularly, will be available here as the festival approaches.

Click here to look over the full Short Fringe schedule and/or purchase tickets online. Note: we can now accept American Express online or over the phone only--but we still can't accept it at the door, sorry.

 

The Long Fringe
January 23 - February 4 at the Blue Theater and the City Theatre

This year demand was so high for these longer (90 minutes or less) Long Fringe slots that this portion of the festival will take place at two theaters. As in past years, ten shows will play at the Blue Theater near 9th and Springdale. But this year, for the first time, ten entirely different shows will play at the brand-new City Theatre at 3823 Airport. At the Long Fringe, you can expect anything from new works by emerging playwrights to cutting-edge choreography. Get more details about the shows right here as soon as we have 'em.

Click here to look over the full Long Fringe schedule and/or purchase tickets online. Note: we can now accept American Express online or over the phone only--but we still can't accept it at the door, sorry.

 

Mi Casa Es Su Teatro
Saturday, February 10 at various locations around Austin

This perennial audience favorite is being curated by Shrewd Productions this year. It features site-specific productions all around town. Note: for Mi Casa, tickets are $3 for all shows, and are available only at the door, in cash. No reservations. Full schedule with descriptions and locations right here.

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