2026 Other Opportunities
Usually our artists apply with full 1 hour shows, but we know if you’re just getting started or have an idea that isn’t fully fleshed out you may still want to participate. Because of this, and in the efforts to help artists develop their talents and new works, we are expanding our ideas for group show opportunities this year! Some of these ideas are new or returning after some time away – so help us explore how to best make opportunities for you – our artists! We might require some patience, and feedback from you. But let’s have fun and give it a go!
APPLY TO THESE OPPORTUNITIES NOW!
- Visual Art Group Show – Up to 3 pieces in person!
- Yinzer Variety Show – Any type of performance – 7 minutes or less!
COMING SOON:
- Fringe StorySlam – Get a chance to tell a story!
- The 3rd Annual Choreographers’ Showcase – An opportunity for choreographers to showcase shorter pieces of work!
Visual Art Group Show
Up to 3 pieces in person, displayed in the gallery at Mr. Roboto Project throughout the festival, March 19th-28th!
Submissions should be in by no later than Friday, March 13th!
All pieces will need to be dropped off at Fringe Central (5020 Penn Ave) on March 13th and 14th. We’ll send more details as it gets closer!
Yinzer Variety Show
Any type of performance – 7 minutes or less!
Saturday, March 21st at 10:00pm in the Bloomfield-Garfield Activity Center
The Yinzer Variety Show was created in 2022 as a way for Pittsburgh Fringe to dip back into producing live performances after the pandemic, as well as, a chance to showcase some of the talent that is in the Pittsburgh area you may not know about. As for the Fringe itself, this Edinburgh model fringe festival has been around for a total of 13 YEARS so far, and hopes to be around for years to come, continually showcasing and highlighting the works of independent artists from the PGH region and beyond.
We welcome all works in progress, half-baked stand-up routines, musical numbers, improv skits, dance pieces, monologues, you name it! You have something you want to perform or test out in front of an audience? Sign up, and you’re in! The limit is 7 minutes MAX, but 1 minute is great too! (This is on a first come first served basis, so if responses are overwhelming we will close applications.)
Fringe StorySlam
Get a chance to tell a story!
Date / Time / Venue TBA
A StorySlam is an open mic competition for anyone to share a five-minute story based on one theme to audience members who appreciate a well-told tale. Of those who sign up in advance online and attend the event, 8 storytellers will be randomly selected from a hat (so everyone gets the same chance!).
This year’s theme is will be announced shortly…..
Newcomers and storytelling experts alike are more than welcome! Want to try your hand at storytelling? Check-in and show your ticket by 9:45pm for a chance to tell a story!
Applications for Fringe StorySlam are COMING SOON!
