Fringe First Award Ceremony with Joyce McMillian 2012

Some students on the day trip to Sterling the summer of 2012. Photo by Sam Hesslein

Out students are called out from the audience to participate in a show in 2012.

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2012 Program and Participants Pass Photo by Sam Hesslein

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Photo by Sam Hesslein

Edinburgh Performing Program Example
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• Welcome Package - including such benefits as onsite pickup from the airport (for groups arriving together), walking tour of Edinburgh, safety talk, history of Edinburgh Fringe talk
• Central Housing (within walking distance from your venue and most other venues), so no transportation necessary
• Real Fringe show experience - We do not create an artificial environment for your students.  
• 1-1.5 weeks shared accommodation in Edinburgh for students with kitchens (twin or double depending on actual accommodation, but more often than not, it is 2 people sharing a double bed, and if this is a problem we can alter the cost per student to accommodate singles)
• 1-1.5 weeks single accommodation in Edinburgh for faculty with kitchens (this flat may be shared with other faculty members, but each faculty member will receive their own room)  (we may be able to accommodate spouses or similar, in same bedroom for no additional cost, if they share a bed - please ask) 

• On-site Fringe University staff throughout the festival
• One technical rehearsal usually for the length of the show slot (this is typical of the Edinburgh Fringe)
• 6-9 performances all at the same time of the day based on your actual venue, and your preferences
• We work with you to find the venue that you think is best for your show.
• Venue that accommodates 40-80 audience members with basic lighting and sound equipment (this can be changed according to your needs)
• We help arrange workshops, lectures and networking events for your students and faculty
• Guided tours to Stirling or St. Andrews depending on your show schedule and availability
• Attendance to the Military Tattoo depending on your availability (you must confirm and make a first payment before tickets are sold out)
• Social networking event for participating organizations
• Entry into the Edinburgh Fringe Programme and website* (you must provide text and graphic by February 10)
• Basic entry in Venue Programme* (you provide text and graphic by February 10)
• Your own marketing materials: 500 full color A3 posters, 5,000 full color A5 leaflets (you provide design work)
• Distribution for 2,000 flyers through EAE* 
• If your group wants to perform more than one show - additional costs may apply for additional level of marketing
• This particular package does not include transportation to Edinburgh, but we can add it, or you can add it.  (This is often $1,500 per person for budgeting purposes.)

Your specific goals are important to us!  
If you have unique needs or aspirations, we will work with you to accommodate them.

* Provided all deadlines are met.

Photo by Sam Hesslein

Edinburgh Performing Program Costs 
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(approximate costs depending on exchange rates and other variables)

• $1,000 non-refundable overall program deposit for due by (talk with us to make arrangements, but usually in October)
• $2,350 per student (12 students minimum): With the following approximate deadlines: $750 by November 1; $750 by February 1; $500 by March 1; $500 by June 1  (feel free to work with us to make deadlines that suite your situation - these deadlines are not set in stone, and for convenience we can also do one full payment, ideally by the end of February)
• Please note that this package does NOT include airfare 
• IF less than 12 students
  • 8-11 students - $2,850 per student
  • 5-7 students - $3,450 per student

Caitlin, Lauren, Kathleen, Hayley, Zach, Jacob, Noel, Rachel, Leah, and Xela at the St. Andrews Cathedral 2012. Photo by Zach Blackwood.

Lauren, Caitlin, Hayley, Zach, and Leah at Edinburgh Castle. Photo by Zach Blackwood.

Gryphon Venues Press Launch. Photo by Zach Blackwood.