The first fringe festival in massachusetts!

Boston Fringe
THE MISSION OF THE BOSTON FRINGE FESTIVAL IS To provide a space for work that is unconstrained by curation, judgment, or the status quo. To inspire Boston artists to dream, create, & be a Fringe BOS.
Wrath of the Selkie by Thou Merciless Graves
WRATH OF THE SELKIE is a story of sea monsters, shapeshifters, and blood-soaked revenge, presented by nautical electro-folk band and performance art collective Thou Merciless Graves. This genre-bending maritime folktale follows the trials of the mythical Selkie as she pursues the monster who has stolen her skin, and the parallel odyssey of the songwriter’s cancer treatment.
Shorty Shows
These weekend-only, 30-min shows are coupled to make a full hour!
Rhymes with Orange
Rhymes With Orange (RMO) is a multimedia theater collective which specializes in collective effervescence and carnival drudgery; there is music, puppetry, skit comedy, skit tragedy, tableaux vivants, socratic monologues, speaking in tongues, speaking in teeth, unnatural dancing, and surprises for everyone.
FAQ
WHAT?
A week-long festival championing new work where 100% of ticket sales are returned to the artist! During the week you’ll see performances of all levels, amateur to professional, in various genres, uncensored, unjuried, and completely original.
WHEN?
MONDAY, MAY 5th – SUNDAY, MAY 11th, 2025
Sunday is Mother’s day! Remember to call her, or even better, bring her!
WHERE?
The festival will be located at The Rockwell, in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville, Ma$$ which is accessible via public transit and surrounded by delicious restaurants, cool shops, and unique bars.
The Rockwell, a hidden 200-seat venue underground, provides a great stage space, lighting, sound, and projection capabilities to artists, and comfortable seats with a full bar for attendees.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are available for $15 per performance.
A festival pass is $75 and give you entry to see EVERY. SINGLE. SHOW!
How much does it cost to perform?
We are proud to give 100% of ticket sales to the Artists! With 10 people at each of the Artist’s shows, an Artist will make their production fee back and then some!
There is a $30 non-refundable to submit. This money gets put back into the festival.
If accepted into the festival, there is a total production fee of $250 for TWO 25-minute slots for Shorty Shows OR a total production fee of $400 for THREE 50-minute slots for Full Length Shows.
Timeline
Application window opens: December 15, 2024, 12pm EST
Applications window closes: January 15, 2025, 11:59pm EST
Performer confirmation letters sent: Feb 1, 2025
Signed contract, liability waivers, and production fees due: Feb 15, 2025
Production information submitted: March 1, 2025
Performance schedule set: April 1, 2025
Tech rehearsals at venues: May 3-5, 2025
Dates of festival: May 6-11, 2025