MOST RECENT FESTIVAL
- 130 participating companies
- $500,000 USD returned to artists
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Application fee(s):
$25 USD for early bird applications which runs Sept 1st – Oct 31st. $50 USD for the remainder of the open application period of Nov 1st – 15th.
Festival Fees:
Sliding scale based on venue size, number of shows, time, and needs.
Tier 1 (230 seats to 320 seats) 4 shows ($1225) to 7 shows ($1,825).
Tier 2 (100 seats to 113 seats) 4 shows ($650) to 7 shows ($1,050)
Tier 3 (60-70 seats) 4 shows ($525) to 7 shows ($775)
The maximum show length for Tier 1 and 2 should be 75 minutes with a $200 fee for additional time past 60 minutes.
The maximum show length for Tier 3 is 60 minutes.
Selection process: Lottery
2026 Lottery Dates:
Lottery Open: September 1, 2025
Deadline to Apply: November 15, 2025 @ 5:00pm EST
Lottery Draw: December 8, 2025
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- VENUE SIZES: 60-320
- NUMBER OF PERFORMANCES PER SHOW: 4-7
- MAXIMUM TICKET PRICE: 15
- MAXIMUM SHOW LENGTH: 75 minutes
