Announcement: Get Our Lost Week of Rehearsal Back, Convergence Theatre

IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD THE NEWS YET…

On November 18th 2009, the Harold Green Jewish Theatre revealed to us and Theatre Passe Muraille that they regretfully had to pull Yichud (Seclusion) from their 2010 season. We learned that one of HGJT’s major sponsors had withdrawn their financial support from the production because of “concerns that the content might be misinterpreted.”

Read more in the Dec. 2nd Toronto Star Article here.

You can imagine that this news came as a BIG surprise to us.  And with rehearsals set to begin on January 11th, 2010, TPM was suddenly left with a $50,000 shortfall.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WILL AMAZE YOU…

Theatre Passe Muraille immediately decided that Yichud (Seclusion) could NOT be abandoned, and that there was no other option but to try and raise this $50,000. We immediately jumped on board with TPM to assist with this new plan!

Over the past three weeks we have collectively managed to secure 4/5 of the necessary funding, which guarantees that the production is moving forward. We also know that we have the means to secure the remaining 1/5 of the funds.  So we can now proclaim that our collaborative fundraising efforts have been 100% successful.

HOW ON EARTH DID WE DO IT?!

This remarkable success story was possible due to a wide variety of “angels” who have been extremely generous with their financial contributions and have expressed their profound support for Yichud (Seclusion) and its artistic merit.

SO YICHUD (SECLUSION) HAS BEEN RESCUED, RIGHT?

Almost…!   As a result of HGJT’s sudden withdrawal, TPM was forced to make a number of cuts and compromises to the production budget in order to be able to move forward with the show at all.  With this unbelievable fundraising success we now find ourselves in a position to look at recouping some of those losses. The most devastating of these cuts was the loss of our first week of rehearsal.

HELP CONVERGENCE THEATRE GET OUR LOST WEEK OF REHEARSAL BACK!

The cost of one week of rehearsal is $9,467. Virtually all of this will go to artists’ salaries.  Are you able to contribute?  Do you know someone who might be able to contribute?

If you’re a fan of Convergence Theatre and you’ve enjoyed our work in the past, please consider offering your support.  Any amount, no matter how small, will help us be able to put on the production we originally envisioned.

WILL I GET A TAX RECEIPT?

YES!  Theatre Passe Muraille is a registered charitable organization,
#11921 4344 RR0001.  A tax receipt will be issued for all donations!

HOW DO I DONATE?

On-line:  Go to www.artsboxoffice.ca Click on the “DONATE NOW” button.  Under “FUND DESIGNATION” choose “HELP CONVERGENCE THEATRE!”

Cheques can be made out to THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE and mailed to:
16 Ryerson Avenue  Toronto, ON M5T 2P3.

Be sure to write “Convergence Theatre – Extra Rehearsal Week” in the memo line.

I CAN’T AFFORD TO DONATE BUT I WANT TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP!

1)  Buy your tickets NOW!   In person, by phone (416) 504-7529 or on-line

2)  Why not organize a group?  Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

3)  Help spread the word that Yichud (Seclusion) is still on!   We run Feb. 6 – 27, 2010 in the TPM Mainspace.

4)  And of course, FORWARD THIS E-MAIL!

With extreme gratitude for all of your continued support,

Julie Tepperman & Aaron Willis

playwright & director, Yichud (Seclusion)
co-Artistic Directors, Convergence Theatre

Announcement: Hoilday Gift Options, Theatre Passe Muraille

Don’t leave the house for holiday shopping. It’s too cold. Instead, escape your cozy blanket long enough to grab your phone and call the Theatre Passe Muraille box office at 416.504.7529 TODAY! Wednesday December 9th or Thursday December 10th between noon and 6pm and, say the following, word for word, “For the love of all that is good in this world, get me one of your holiday ticket deals!”

Warm up with Holiday Gift Option 1
For only two days
ALL REMAINING TICKETS IN THE 09/10 SEASON  ARE $20,
(regular price $30/$35).

Or get nice and toasty with Holiday Gift Option 2
3 PLAY SUBSCRIPTION FOR $50
Includes one ticket to each of: Yichud (Seclusion), Such Creatures, and Future Folk

With this subscription you also receive:
*Access to the first 8 performances of EVERY run.
*The Power to exchange YOUR ticket within the available performances for no additional cost.
*The Ability to upgrade YOUR tickets to a later performance for ONLY $10 per ticket
*PLUS receive a reminder email with our Subscriber Newsletter to book YOUR tickets before the production opens

Announcement: New Managing Director, Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People

The Board of Directors of Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People (LKTYP) announced the appointment of a new Managing Director, Hugh Neilson. He replaces Nancy J. Webster, who recently took the position of Managing Director of English Theatre at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Currently General Manager of Theatre Passe Muraille, Mr. Neilson will step into his new role at LKTYP in February, 2010.

Hugh Neilson has been the General Manager of Theatre Passe Muraille (TPM) since 2007. He arrived there with over 20 years experience in the arts as a manager, administrator, director, producer, trainer, writer and performer. While at TPM, the theatre has experienced rejuvenation and a renewed stability, posting a surplus in each of the last two years. From 2001 to 2007, Hugh was the Deputy Director of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT). During his tenure, he successfully guided negotiation teams through six collective agreements with other artist associations. He was also in charge of the professional development portfolio for PACT and was influential in setting national standards and conditions for both theatre artists and administrators across Canada.

Commenting on the appointment, LKTYP Board president Howard Glassman said, “We are keen to build on the success we have achieved at LKTYP over the past six years. Hugh Neilson brings extensive experience and genuine optimism to this new role. He has great enthusiasm for the work we do and he’s fully committed to the goals we have identified for the next several years.”

Artistic Director, Allen MacInnis said, “Hugh is the kind of management partner I am looking for: passionate about the work we do, excited by a challenge, and possessed of a great sense of humour! I think we will make a great team.”

In accepting his appointment to the role of Managing Director of LKTYP, Toronto’s oldest, continuously operating professional theatre company, Hugh said, “In my two years there, Theatre Passe Muraille has undergone an incredible turnaround thanks to the work of the devoted staff and my dearest friend and Artistic Director Andy McKim. TPM is a revitalized company that is developing and producing engaging work with exciting artists. I will take that experience with me and happily apply it to my new role as Managing Director at LKTYP. I look forward to working closely with Artistic Director Allen MacInnis and the wonderful staff and board to make good things happen at LKTYP.”

Announcement: The Toxic Aveneger Musical 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Package Holiday Special, TAPA

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announces a holiday special on their topvalue 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages.

From now until January 3, 2010, buy The Toxic Avenger Musical Package for only $59.95 – a savings of over 30%! The package includes a mouth-watering meal at 7 Numbers Danforth Restaurant and a ticket to the Canadian Premiere of Dancap Productions’ eco-monster musical comedy “The Toxic Avenger”.

“5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages make the perfect gift” says Executive Director Jacoba Knaapen, “and enjoying a Toxic Avenger Musical 5 STAR package is a great way to spend time with loved ones over the holidays.”

Also available is the Barrel of Laughs comedy package, the longest running and most popular 5 STAR EXPERIENCE, which includes dinner at The Red Tomato, a night of comedy at The Second City, and a tour (and tasting!) at The Steam Whistle Brewery, and for only $49.95.

5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages offer unbeatable entertainment savings, partnering Toronto’s theatre, dance and opera companies with local downtown restaurants and cultural attractions.

Packages are easy to purchase, and are sold and distributed exclusively at T.O. TIX—Toronto’s One-Stop Ticket Shop at Yonge-Dundas Square, available in person or online at www.totix.ca.
Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts: The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) is an arts service organization that represents 175 professional theatre, dance and opera companies in the City of Toronto, and works to create an environment in which the performing arts may flourish and maintain its leadership role in the vitality of the City of Toronto.

Among the programs and services provided by TAPA are: T.O. TIX – Toronto’s One-Stop Ticket Shop at Yonge-Dundas Square and online at www.totix.ca; the Dora Mavor Moore Awards; 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages, Toronto’s official Theatre Guide, featuring comprehensive listings for theatre, dance and opera performances & theatre map; hipTIX, offering $5 tickets to students between the ages of 15 and 29, TRIP – Travel, Retreat and Initiatives Program and the Commercial Theatre Development Fund. For more information visit www.tapa.ca and www.totix.ca.

Announcement: Give The Gift Of Theatre, Dance and Opera This Holiday Season, TAPA

 

5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages and T.O.TIX Gift Certificates Make Memorable Holiday Gifts!

5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages offer exceptional entertainment value, partnering Toronto’s theatre, dance and opera companies with local downtown restaurants and attractions.  Available in person at T.O.TIX or online at totix.ca

T.O.TIX Holiday Gift Certificates – redeemable at T.O.TIX, these flexible gift certificates are valid anytime, for any denomination, and are good for any performance on sale at T.O.TIX.  Available in person only at T.O.TIX.

ON SALE NOW!
In Person:  T.O.TIX Gift Certificates and 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages are available at T.O.TIX (Yonge-Dundas Square, Tues-Sat, 12noon – 6:30pm)
Online: 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages are also available online

Announcement: TRIP-Travel, Retreat and Initiatives Program Launched, TAPA

TORONTO, November 23, 2009—At the AGM of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) Executive Director Jacoba Knaapen announced today a new program exclusive to TAPA members. The Travel, Retreat and Initiatives Program – TRIP, is a multi-tiered program designed to assist TAPA members with travel associated with touring, international collaboration and professional development. In addition, TRIP offers a unique retreat opportunity to the TAPA membership.

TAPA announced three new partnerships that are key sponsors in the launch of the TRIP Program: Porter Airlines; Steve Beatty, in association with MHC Insurance Brokers and Premiere Insurance Underwriting Services Inc; and the Valleyview Artist Retreat.

TAPA is committed to investing in the health of Toronto’s professional theatre, dance and opera industry and has created TRIP to assist the artists and administrative leaders of the TAPA membership. “TRIP provides members with a much-needed new funding source in support of touring and professional development initiatives”, says TAPA Past President Celia Smith, who will Chair the new TRIP Committee, “and offers three distinct components to TAPA members designed to aid in the expansion and continued growth of Toronto’s theatre, dance and opera companies”.

The Porter Component: With an emphasis on customer service and a willingness to consider innovative ideas, Porter Airlines is the ideal partner for TAPA in the creation of the TRIP Program. As the official airline of TRIP, Porter Airlines is providing six return flights to anywhere Porter Airlines flies. Current Canadian destinations include: Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Mont Tremblant, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax and St.John’s. Current US destinations include: Chicago, New York, Myrtle Beach and Boston.

The Flight Component: Recognizing the financial challenges that many TAPA members face in travel costs, Steve Beatty, in association with MHC Insurance Brokers and Premiere Insurance Underwriting Services Inc; are providing $7500 cash sponsorship to cover air travel costs, nationally and internationally to anywhere that Porter Airlines does not travel.

An established leader and founder of the “Act One Theatrical Insurance Program”, Steve Beatty has worked to make Act One an affordable and comprehensive theatre insurance program for commercial and not-for-profit companies for over 12 years. Commenting on the new TRIP initiative Mr. Beatty said “We are very excited to sponsor and support TAPA in this important new program. We are confident that this wonderful fund will help provide an opportunity for the talent and passion of Toronto producers, actors and performers to be experienced first-hand by audiences internationally.”

The Retreat Component: Valleyview Artist Retreat is located north-west of Toronto in the Hills of Caledon in a secluded rural setting. Offering an environment conducive to inspiration and rejuvenation, artists will be free to pursue their work without interruption. Artistic Directors and General Managers are welcome to apply to this component of TRIP and consideration will also be given to those working in arts administration seeking a day facility for visioning meetings and workshops (suitable for 6-8 people).

There will be two annual TRIP application deadlines. The TRIP Selection Committee; Celia Smith (Chair), Jim Aldridge (Mirvish Productions) Steve Beatty, Allen MacInnis (Lorraine Kimsa People for Young People), and Alexis Da-Silva Powell (TAPA); will meet to review submissions and identify successful applicants.

Successful applicants will be asked to write a brief report on their experiences and submit it to the TRIP Selection Committee within a month of their trip or visiting artist’s trip.

Please visit the TAPA website for full Eligibility Rules.

TAPA is an arts service organization that represents 175 professional theatre, dance and opera companies in the City of Toronto, and works to create an environment in which the performing arts may flourish and maintain its leadership role in the vitality of the City of Toronto.

Among the programs and services provided by TAPA are: the T.O. TIX Booth—Toronto’s One-Stop Ticket Shop at Yonge-Dundas Square and online at www.totix.ca; the Dora Mavor Moore Awards; 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages, Toronto’s Official Theatre Guide, featuring comprehensive listings for theatre, dance and opera performances & Toronto theatre map; hipTIX, offering $5 tickets to students between the ages of 15 and 29, and the Commercial Theatre Development Fund. For more information visit www.tapa.ca and www.totix.ca

Announcement: Surplus Announced At 2009 Annual General Meeting, TAPA

TORONTO – The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced a $40,000 surplus at its Annual General Meeting today. TAPA is a not-for-profit arts service organization that supports a membership of 175 professional theatre, dance and opera companies in the City of Toronto through marketing, professional development and advocacy.

“This is an unprecedented achievement for our organization,” says Celia Smith, President of TAPA. “We are generating an operating surplus for the second year in a row. TAPA’s strength comes from the strong participation of an active membership, an engaged committee structure, a responsive Board of Directors and inspirational leadership from Executive Director Jacoba Knaapen. TAPA continues to help our members build sustainable new audiences.”

The surplus will help to reduce TAPA’s accumulated deficit, and moves the organization towards achieving financial stability. Membership sales at T.O. TIX, Toronto’s One-Stop Ticket Shop, increased by 2% and returned $536,000 to participating organizations.  The growing popularity of the 5 Star Experience theatre and dining packages nearly doubled from the previous year, generating in excess of $9000 in revenue for participating partners that include Toronto restaurants and local attractions.

Other key accomplishments highlighted at the AGM include:

• As a result of a $125,000 grant from The Ministry of Tourism, TAPA’s T.O.TIX Booth received a new facade and new signage, unveiling a whole new look for the T.O.TIX Booth resulting in a vastly improved visual presence on Yonge-Dundas Square. The impressive new signage was designed by Kramer Design Associates (KDA), expert leaders in strategic design.

• The release of the TAPA Stats Report Phase Two reported 2.4 million tickets were sold to theatre, dance and opera performances in 2008.  In addition to reporting nearly 100,000 students attended in-school and theatre performances.
• Nearly 1400 tickets were allocated by TAPA members to at-risk communities and at-risk youth through the citySPECIAL outreach program.
• 218 productions were eligible in 35 categories for the 30^th Anniversary of the Dora Mavor Moore Awards which recognize excellence in Toronto’s theatre, dance and opera industries.

Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts

Among the programs and services provided by TAPA are: the T.O. TIX Booth—Toronto’s One-Stop Ticket Shop at Yonge-Dundas Square and online at www.totix.ca; the Dora Mavor Moore Awards; 5 STAR EXPERIENCE Theatre & Dining Packages, Toronto’s Official Theatre Guide, featuring comprehensive listings for theatre, dance and opera performances and Toronto theatre map; hipTIX, offering $5 tickets to students between the ages of 15 and 29, and the Commercial Theatre Development Fund. For more information visit www.tapa.ca and www.totix.ca

Announcement: Sony Centre Announces Senior Marketing Appointments in Preparation for 50th Anniversary Season, Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

Dan Brambilla, CEO of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, announced today the addition of Ronni Mandell and Bruce Morrison to the Sony Centre’s Marketing Department.

Ronni Mandell has been appointed Director of Marketing and Communications.  Prior to joining the Sony Centre, Ronni was Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Richard Frankel Productions in New York City, where she was responsible for the marketing campaigns of a variety of Broadway, Off-Broadway and international touring productions including Hairspray, Mel Brooks’ The Producers, Young Frankenstein, STOMP, Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeney Todd, The Sound of Music, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Fantasticks, The King and I and various other productions.  A native Torontonian, prior to joining Richard Frankel Productions, Ronni directed the marketing for the Toronto productions of STOMP, Forever Plaid and Forever Tango.  She also was responsible for marketing for Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall.

Bruce Morrison has been appointed Associate Director – Ticket Sales and Patron Communications.  No stranger to the Sony Centre, Bruce served as Box Office Manager for the Centre in 1993 and 1994.  Since then he has held a variety of positions with Ticketmaster Canada and Concert Productions International, and most recently was Vice President and General Manager of A.K.A. New Media Inc., a Toronto communications and technology company.  Bruce will oversee the Centre’s ticket sales, group sales, and patron communications programs.

“I’m delighted to have Ronni and Bruce join the Sony Centre team,” Brambilla says.  “They bring great depth and a variety of industry experience, and have a passion for establishing the Sony Centre as a theatre of the 21st century.  We are very happy to have such top-notch talent.”

The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts opened on Oct 1, 1960 as the O’Keefe Centre, and will celebrate its 50th Anniversary season starting in October, 2010 after undergoing a year-long renovation and restoration initiative.

Announcement: Artscape Triangle Lofts Nearly Sold Out, Artscape

ARTSCAPE TRIANGLE LOFTS Nearly Sold Out! Affordable. For The Arts. Forever.  ONLY 5 UNITS LEFT Register Today For Your Chance To Live in the Heart of the Arts

Appointments available now for artists and non-profit arts professionals www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca

Artscape Triangle Lofts – a new condominium development of 70 units created with the specific purpose of preserving vital artist work and living space in the Queen West Triangle neighbourhood. Scheduled for occupancy in Summer 2010, a limited number of these live/work units are still available at substantially below-market rates.

QUALIFICATION PROCESS
In order to purchase at Artscape Triangle Lofts, you must qualify as an artist or non-profit arts professional as determined by the Artscape Artist Advisory Committee. During your online registration you will be asked to submit your artist CV or non-profit arts professional resume and a Letter of Intent, describing how you intend to use your space, to determine your status as a artist and/or non-profit arts professional. Please see Artscape’s Qualifier for Artists and Non-Profit Arts Professionals for more detailed information.

THE BENEFITS

• Below-market ownership: substantially lower monthly carrying costs compared to other new-build loft condominiums in Toronto
• Occupancy scheduled for Summer 2010
• Artscape requires only 5% deposit at the time of purchase
• Purchasers may complete the purchase of their unit by paying 75% of the purchase price and giving Artscape a payment-free second mortgage (the Artscape Mortgage) worth 25% of the purchase price (see our Finance Centre section for more information on the Artscape Mortgage)
• Conventional first mortgages for 70% of the purchase price are available for qualified purchasers from many sources, including from Creative Arts Savings & Credit Union at competitive rates
• Exclusive to artists and non-profit arts professionals

LOCATION
Located at Sudbury and Abell Streets Artscape Triangle Lofts is situated in the heart of the arts: close to The Theatre Centre, Gladstone Hotel, Drake Hotel, The Great Hall, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) and the largest concentration of art galleries in Toronto.

Full information on Artscape Triangle Lofts is available at www.artscapetrianglelofts.ca

Announcement: New Partnership, Toronto Fringe Festival, Mirvish Enterprises, and The Randolph Centre for the Arts

The Toronto Fringe Festival, Mirvish Enterprises, and The Randolph Centre for the Arts announced a new partnership today that will see the Fringe festival reconfigured around a major performance and social hub at Bathurst & Bloor. This partnership places the Fringe as a point on a trajectory bookended by a training institution in the Randolph Centre and a major cultural institution in Mirvish Enterprises, rightfully acknowledging the Fringe’s relevance in bringing forward emerging artists who are ready to contribute to the performing arts ecology of our city and beyond. Gideon Arthurs, Fringe Executive Director, explains, “The Toronto Fringe is part of a global phenomenon that proves that despite all the distractions of modern life, what people like best is to come together in dialogue. For twenty-two years, we’ve been doing everything we can to make it easy for artists and audiences to find each other and today’s announcement is the evolution of that mission. With our new partners, and the continued passionate work of the artists who populate our stages, we’re claiming The Fringe’s place in this vibrant city as the most fun, most exciting, most accessible art event Toronto has to offer.”

This new configuration, consists of two main components:

The Fringe Club in Mirvish Village will begin with a high impact entranceway leading guests from Bloor Street through Honest Ed’s Alley (between the two Honest Ed’s buildings fronted by Honest Ed’s 23,000 bulb sign) to reveal a large beer tent and patio equipped with multiple performance spaces and interactive art experiences. Festival organizers estimate upwards of 30,000+ in pedestrian traffic for the new Fringe Club compared to the previously counted 12,000+/- patrons over the course of last year’s festival. The Fringe Club will offer free nightly entertainment including music and comedy performances.

The Randolph Centre for the Arts located across the street from the south end of the new Fringe Club will host over 180 performances from twenty six independent theatre companies over the course of the twelve day event, and house the Fringe’s main festival Box Office. One company showcased in the theatre centre will be a class of graduating RAPA students. “It is a tremendous privilege to be selected as a Fringe partner,” said George Randolph, President and Founder of the newly named Randolph Centre for the Arts, which houses the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, Bathurst Street Theatre, and Annex Theatre. “In light of our nearly 20-year commitment to honing Triple Threat talent, we embrace this unprecedented opportunity to play our part in addressing a dire need in our community to bridge the gap between emerging and established artists. It is a positive step toward building a stronger, more vibrant and unified community in these challenging times for the arts.“

This major operational shift will allow for the Fringe to engage its community in a much deeper way, giving audiences a creative gathering space that adds that “festival feeling” to all activities and bringing central operations of the Fringe to an easily accessible point along the Bathurst line to connect Fringe South (Factory Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille at Bathurst & Queen) and Fringe North (Tarragon Theatre at Bathurst & Dupont). The new location will also have access from the Bloor subway line.

David Mirvish is no stranger to the Toronto Fringe having previously developed The Drowsy Chaperone, (which went on to become the toast of Broadway) and Da’ Kink In My Hair, which both premiered at the festival, into Canada’s most successful theatre productions. Similarly, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding which opens November 15th at Mirvish’s Panasonic Theatre was picked up from the Toronto Fringe this past summer. Mirvish explains, “I am truly excited for the opportunity this partnership offers artists and our local community at large. The Toronto Fringe has provided the chance for many of our country’s most acclaimed theatre artists to showcase their work at its earliest stages, while also developing a strong connection between new audiences and theatrical performance. Bringing the festival’s central operations to Mirvish Village allows us to enhance the festival experience for all participants, and also enrich our community with free events and a central meeting place to celebrate the artist in all of us.”

No longer Toronto’s best kept secret, the Fringe is evolving into a truly public event that encourages participation in the arts on a municipal scale. In 2009 The Toronto Fringe set new records with over 60 000 ticketed attendees and over $427 000 returned to the celebrated artists participating in the Festival.

As a member of CAFF (Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals), the Toronto Fringe chooses applicants by lottery, allowing equal opportunity for all interested participants. To help independent artists, the festival provides a series of workshops that give artists and companies the tools they need to make their show a success. The Fringe also provides development opportunities through The Fringe Evolution Fund, various community and youth outreach initiatives and the Next Stage Theatre Festival. This year the Fringe will launch its largest youth outreach program, 10×10x10, that will offer mentorship to a group of young artists and distribute 1,000 youth rush passes for priority students to enjoy the festival free of charge.

The Toronto Fringe Festival will run from June 30 – July 11, 2010. Interested in putting on a show? The application deadline for the 2010 festival is November 18th at 5:00pm. For more info visit www.fringetoronto.com, or call 416-966-1062.