Fort Collins Fringe Technical Questionnaire 2018
Deadline: June 1st, 2017

Thank you for playing a significant role in the 2018 Fort Collins Fringe Festival. In order for us to provide the proper venue and staffing for your work, we will need to understand its content more completely as we move closer to the festival. The Technical Questionnaire is a standard practice at all fringe festivals around the world. We will accommodate your company's needs to the best of our ability, while maintaining fairness among all artists in the festival. We look forward to working with each of you!

Ready?

Please complete this form, answering all questions to the best of your knowledge, and SUBMIT THIS FORM by June 1st. If a question is not relevant to your production, please answer "N/A" in the appropriate space. We strongly suggest that you keep a copy of the completed form for your files by saving it to a PDF before clicking [Send]. A copy will also be sent to the primary contact's email account on file.

Keep us informed! As you become aware of more details for your production, please email us immediately with updates.

The following questions are intended to assess priorities in terms of venue rigging, space arrangement, tech equipment and performance needs. Although responses to this questionnaire will help us provide the best experience for you possible, we will not be able to satisfy everyone's requests beyond basic technical needs. If additional services and/or equipment are needed above and beyond what the Fringe provides, your company will be responsible for hiring and/or requesting the services or equipment. The Fringe Festival may be able to help you find crew at a reasonable rate. Please be as specific as possible when answering the questions below.

Remember that this is a Fringe Festival®. Fringe originally got its name from artists and performers that presented work on the physical fringe of the more mainstream arts festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. The first fringe performers arrived on the scene with practically no technical needs to make a very powerful statement about accessibility and community in art and culture. The point is: Art will and must exist for all people under any circumstances in everyday life. It is important in our society to see that art can occur in any place at any time. Performances have been presented in or on busses, retail shops, rooftops, streets, alleys, restaurants and (yes, of course) theatres and clubs. Our mission (should you choose to accept it) is to present work that is independent, accessible, affordable and community-centered.

IMPORTANT: If you have any technical questions please contact the Fringe at producer@fringefestivalfortcollins.com. Please, only the Primary Applicant should be in touch with the Fringe about tech needs.

The Fringe rents all of its venues and consequently the staff at the individual venues cannot help you with any Fringe related questions nor will they arrange for you to see the space. Please DO NOT CONTACT THE VENUES DIRECTLY! - The role of the Fringe is to coordinate with each of the venues. Please contact us at producer@fringefestivalfortcollins.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for Fringing!

NOTE: ALL fields are required. Please answer EVERY QUESTION and CHECK EVERY CHECK BOX. If a question does not apply to you, just fill in N/A. If any of the questions are left blank, the form may not be accepted.


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ARTIST/COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name *
Must match what we have on file (including CASE and spelling).
Project Title *
Must match what we have on file. (including CASE and spelling).
Primary Contact *
Must match what we have on file.
Primary Contact's EMAIL Address *
Must match what we have on file.
Venue Size *
What Venue have you been assigned to?
Cast Size *
Crew Size *
# of crew members you will be bringing with you (Light Operator, Running Crew, etc)
Crew Positions *
NOTE: The Fringe can recommend local technical support for out-of-town artists, please e-mail producer@fringefestivalfortcollins.com with requests. You must provide a stage manager that can attend your technical rehearsals and every show during the festival.  Our technicians do not know your show, and you will benefit greatly by having someone call cues that knows your show.  The Fringe provides very specific services to artists.  If you need any additional equipment and/or technical support personnel beyond what the Fringe provides you will be responsible for the charges.
TIME REQUIREMENTS
All Fringe performances start on time and cannot extend past the running time of the 30/60 minute slot you were given. There will be no exceptions. We will turn on the house lights if you go over time. In addition, there will be a charge of $100.00 per performance that extends past the given time slot.  We will let audience into the house 5 minutes before each show begins.

The time between performances is limited. There will be a minimum of 15 minutes between shows: strike of the previous show and set-up of the next show and Front of House duties will be happening simultaneously. Shows start and end on time, as scheduled, no matter what. (This is to accommodate all performances and be fair.) The festival will make a curtain speech before each show that is 1-2 minutes in length. If your show is exactly your selected 30/60 minutes is length you must communicate this to your Venue Manager in July so they begin your curtain speech a few minutes before your time as to not incur any fees for running over your time slot. If you have a curtain speech of your own this must be done within your time slot and by a member of your performance group and NOT by any festival staff.

Late seating policies are at the discretion of each performance group for their show however the festivals default policy is to allow late seating unless otherwise specified. You are responsible to communicate your preference to the venue manager in July.
Time Requirements Policies *
Check the box to signify that you understand and agree to all of the above policies on Time Requirements.
Required
How do you plan to use and orient the seating in the space you've been assigned? *
(3/4 Thrust, Proscenium, in the round, I'll be flexible and save time by using what the group before my show has selected...ect.)
EQUIPMENT
SCENIC ELEMENTS:
You will be responsible for the care and maintenance of the venue during your allotted time.

Because so many artists will be sharing the venues throughout the festival, there may be some scenic elements that are not allowed. Please be sure to clear all scenic elements with the technical manager prior to the festival, especially if they could be described as messy, dangerous, huge, or otherwise questionable.

Will you be bringing scenic elements with you? *
Please describe. (stairs, freestanding walls, 18 foot Stonehenge, furniture, sand, etc.)
KEY PROPS:
Because so many artists will be sharing the venues throughout the festival, there may be some props that are not allowed. Please be sure to clear all props with the technical manager prior to the festival, especially if they could be described as messy, dangerous, huge, or otherwise questionable. We cannot guarantee storage of props in any venue.
Will you be bringing large or important props with you? *
Please describe. (giant sledgehammer, bowls of marbles, liquids, a baby's arm holding an apple, etc.)
STORAGE SIZE:
All scenic elements, equipment, costumes, etc. should fit through a standard door opening.

Storage is not available in all venues. For safety and fire code liability, all equipment must be taken out after each performance, special cases can arise and will be addressed by the Fringe where applicable but please be prepared to clear the space after each performance.

We have a "leave no trace" policy at our venues.  Please be respectful to staff and other performers and leave all areas clean when you are done with them.  If the technical manager is left to clean up a messy greenroom, storage area or stage, the responsible company will be charged a fee of $100.00 per occurrence.
LIGHTING PREFERENCES:
In most venues, we will only have lights up and lights down and may not get a complete blackout.
List any additional lighting equipment you want to bring. *
If you are considering bringing any additional lighting equipment other than what will be provided by the Fringe, please list the items and power requirements.  NOTE: We can't guarantee that you will be able to use your own lighting instruments so please let us know if you have any concerns about this.
SOUND PREFERENCES:
Only the Music District, Digital Dome, & Wolverine have a built in sound system. For The Center for Fine Arts Photography and ArtLab you will have to provide sound equipment for your show.

A complete list of specific equipment for each venue is available upon request.

Would you like to utilize the sound system in your venue (if applicable)? *
If yes, please explain the use and what type of connection you will need (cell phone, ipod, mic, etc.) *Some sound equipment is available at the Music District - Living Room and Music District - Intimate Room. This can be discussed and identified in detail during your technical rehearsals (July 25 or July 26.)
Will you be bringing any additional audio equipment? *
Please list any and all audio equipment you intend on bringing, including adaptors.
Will you have acoustic instruments? *
If you will need to mic acoustic instruments, please describe any and all.
AUDIO/VISUAL:
The Fringe does not supply audio/visual equipment, extension cords or adapters. We may be able to connect you with a company that can provide affordable audio/visual equipment rental. Please talk to us in advance about projections. We have a lot of requests for them, and it is often difficult to meet the needs of all the companies using projectors.  Please be flexible and email producer@fringefestival.com about how you intend to use projection in your piece.  We want your show to go smoothly, and this can often be a source of stress during your very limited tech time if not discussed in advance.
Will you be bringing any A/V equipment? *
The Fringe does not supply audio/visual equipment, extension cords or adapters. We may be able to connect you with a company that can provide affordable audio/visual equipment rental. Please list any audio-visual equipment you intend on bringing: (i.e., projectors, monitors, laptops to be used during show)
Will you be using a media projector? *
What equipment and/or program will you be using to run the projector? *
Please list the brand/model and include cable and connector types.
Describe the surface you will be projecting on: *
Be as specific as possible, 16:9 screen, upstage center, onto 5 dancers as they move, etc. *Wolverine has a projection screen. *Music District - Living Room has a projection screen. *Music District - Intimate Room has a TV screen.
Where will the projection be thrown from? *
Please check all that apply
Required
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:
The Fringe will not supply extension cords or adaptors of any kind for any equipment brought in, and will not be responsible for any equipment left behind.
Please describe any additional equipment that you will be bringing. *
Equipment and Storage Policies: *
Check the box to signify that you understand and agree to all of the above policies on Equipment and Storage.
Required
FIREARMS AND PROP GUNS:
At no time will a real firearm be allowed into any theatre.

If you are using a prop gun in your play (non-firing or firing) there must be somebody in the company who will be responsible for the gun at all times.

You may rent the gun from an authorized company, such as Reinke in Denver. It is your responsibility to understand the laws and regulations of gun use on stage in the state of Colorado. You should never leave the gun in storage at the theatre and should bring it to and from the theatre for every performance.

The only way to use a gun onstage outdoors in public spaces is if the gun is made to look like a prop and can in no way be mistaken for a real firearm by an audience (orange plug in the end, spray painted bright pink, etc).

The Fringe Technical Director and/or venue manager has the right to disallow the use of a gun in a production if local and federal regulations are not followed.

Will you be using a prop gun in your show? *
If so, please describe.
Firearms and Prop Guns Policies: *
Check the box to signify that you understand and agree to all of the above policies on Firearms and Prop Guns.
Required
ARCHIVAL VIDEO:
If your company chooses to make an archival video the following guidelines need to be followed:

There will be a maximum of one (1) video camera in the house.

Be prepared to be battery operated. Not all venues have power in the house.

Cameras must not be placed in an aisle or in front of a fire exit.

The Venue Technicians and House Managers must be notified in advance of any videotaping.

The video camera must not obscure the audience's view at any time during the performance.

NOTE: The Fringe does not supply A/V equipment, extension cords or adapters & cannot be responsible for taping your show.

NOTE: If you are using any Equity members in your production please be advised that you must receive Equity's approval before shooting any archival video that involves their members. For further details please contact Equity directly.

NOTE: All other images, video and audio recordings must have written permission from each artist in them in order to be used for any purpose.

Archival Video Policies: *
Check the box to signify that you understand and agree to all of the above policies on Archival Video.
Required
COMPANY CONDUCT
Please note that the conduct of the members of your company is your responsibility while performing at the Festival. It is the responsibility of all performers and their staff to comply with state, local and federal laws. The Fringe Festival staff reserves the right to censure any company that abrogates this responsibility. Such censure may include cancellation of any or all performances, should the actions of any member of your company, in the estimation of the Fringe Festival staff, present a hazard to the public, to Fringe staff or volunteers, or to the general conditions of equipment or facilities provided by the Fringe Festival.

The Fringe does not tolerate threats of violence, racial and cultural prejudice or sexual harassment to any persons. The Fort Collins Fringe Festival does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.

Company Conduct Policies: *
Check the box to signify that you understand and agree to all of the above policies on Company Conduct.
Required
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR OTHER REQUESTS
Do you have any other comments or requests?
SIGNATURE
The return of this document to the Fringe via online form serves as an agreement stating that you, as the primary contact, and the members of your company agree that all information contained within this document is accurate and correct. Submitting this form also signifies that you agree to and understand all of the policies and information contained within this document.

PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT. THIS IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (THE ARTIST) AND THE  FRINGE FESTIVAL.

IMPORTANT!!! If you are not taken to a confirmation page after hitting submit, it means we have not received your form. Please make sure that ALL fields are filled out and all check boxes are checked.

HOWEVER, if we receive your form and you have not filled it in thoroughly and completely, you may be asked to fill the form out again in its entirety. Please answer EVERY QUESTION and CHECK EVERY CHECK BOX. If a question does not apply to you, just fill in N/A.


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