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For many Fringe artists, the focus is on script, staging, and performance. But there is another tool that can elevate your show and surprise your audience: sound. Foley artistry, the live creation of sound effects using everyday objects, can transform a performance, adding dimension and energy in ways that lighting or props alone cannot achieve.

Welcome to one of the longest-running fringe festivals in the Midwest! Each year, the Minnesota Fringe Festival offers over 100 productions across two jam-packed weeks.

Fringe performer Steve Budd has become known for his multi-character solo shows. His process enables him to create stories with strong narratives and grounded characters.

There’s something special about your very first festival. It’s equal parts adventure, nerves, and a big ol’ heap of hope. Solofest was a great experience, but it was also a crash course in the festival hustle.

Martin Dockery: A case study in what it takes to thrive in a niche where fame is fleeting, money is modest, but creative autonomy is absolute.

How collaboration improves any fringe show: a case study of Denver Aerial Dance Collective.

EXPOSED invites storytellers to share experiences that are often hidden away—trauma, grief, identity struggles, and moments of deep transformation. The goal is not sensationalism but authenticity.

Tips for Clowning: A Clown's first goal is to be loved.

As artists, our focus is on creating, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the marketing tasks that seem to sap our energy.