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Find out more about Fresno, California
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Fresno City & County Visitors Bureau
Fresno.com
Click the mask above to find out about
those zanies at Theatre J'Nerique!
See how and when the 2003 Rogue was
chosen as the GREATEST EVENT ON EARTH... click the picture above.
Even though they spelt it "Rouge" instead
of Rogue... we accepted it anyway. Click the picture of City Hall to see
the Proclamation!
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What is the ROGUE... and is My show Rogue Ready?
Q. What is the Rogue?
A. The Rogue is a non-juried arts festival that celebrates the
independent performer and artist. This annual celebration is made up of
theatre, music, dance, film, performance art, puppetry, spoken word,
storytelling, visual arts and more. O.K., it sounds like a
Fringe
Festival... but with a 21st century sensibility.
Q. If that is true why not just call it the Fresno
Fringe Festival?
A. First, we would severely strain the supply of the letter "f"
worldwide! Second, face it... Rogue sounds a whole lot sexier - just
saying it makes your tongue roll.
Q. Non-juried? What is that?
A. The Rogue is committed to an artist’s right to produce work
without the judgment of a jury process and without fear of censure.
Q. That sounds serious... like something out of an official
"policies" manual... what is the real story here?
A. You are right! So, here is the nitty gritty. Unlike the garden
variety "arts festival" the Rogue does not believe that a group of
so-called experts should decide what is good or what an audience should
see. We believe that a performer has the right to present his or her
work and that a paying audience is fully capable of deciding for
themselves if they like it or not.
Q. When and Where is the Rogue?
A. During the Spring. The 2007 Festival will take place
between March 1st through March 10th in the cultural and historic
Tower District
of Fresno, California.
Q. How long has this Rogue thing been going on?
A. Since 2002. The Rogue was first powered by
Theatre J'Nerique-an
independent theatre company that develops and produces new works for the
stage. This wacky group of zanies actually came upon the insane notion
that audiences were tired of the tried and true and were hungry for the
bold and new.
Q. So, has the Rogue been successful since it began?
A. Why yes... yes, it has. In 2002 the Festival showcased 16 performing
companies and attracted over 1200 audience members to two venues... the
Rogue Mainstage and the Rogue Cafe. Since
then the Rogue as almost doubled the number of performing groups and paying audience members in each
year. 2006 brought in over 7000 audiences members. You can check
out what happened at the 2006 event
site. The Festival was also bestowed with a Proclamation by the City of Fresno and was chosen as
The Greatest Event On Earth by
Festivals.com. In 2006,
a whole week was proclaimed for us
by the city.
Q. Apart from performing groups and audience numbers, how else is
the Rogue growing?
A. We have since added more new components to the
Rogue! The Rogue Gallery showcasing the visual artist and
the BYOV (Bring Your Own Venue) to the Performance
Festival and Rogue Film
celebrating the independent filmmaker!
Q. How do I get my show into the Rogue?
A. Apply. The Rogue Festival is non-juried, as long as you apply on
time and pay your application fee, chances are good you will get a show
in. For additional information e-mail
darogue@roguefestival.com or mail us at Rogue Festival, 416 E. Brown
Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704. For Applications and Information on the Venues
CLICK HERE!
Q. You keep harping on this "non-juried" concept... are there awards
given out at the Rogue Performance Festival?
A. Yes, during ONE BIG ROGUE PARTY held on closing night we do give out
awards. They include the Rogue SOLD OUT Award, the Rogue INDEPENDENT PRODUCER Award
and this year we are adding the Rogue EXQUISITE Award. The SOLD OUT Awards are determined by the audience. The
INDEPENDENT PRODUCER Award by
the Rogue Producers.
Q. How much does it cost to have my show in the Rogue?
A. The application fee could range between US $25 to US $250 depending
on the venue and what component you are applying for. For the Rogue Performance Festival your application fee
provides you with allotted number performances of your show, a tech and
box office, a listing in the program, plus 100 percent of the box
office. Anything you want to spend beyond that is up to you. For details
on a suitable venue for your performance CLICK HERE.
Q. What if my show runs over the allotted time
and/or I have my own venue?
A. COOL! Then you apply as a BYO (Bring
Your Own) Venue or Gallery. The fee will cover your listing in our very
attractive ROGUE MAP festival program from which thousands of
people can find out and get excited about your show.
Q. Is my show a good Rogue show?
A. Well, if you think it’s something your friends would pay to see, and
not be mad at you for telling them to come, then you’ve got a hit on
your hands. There’s only one way to find out if its a good show, and
that’s to do it. Remember, the Rogue is a non-juried festival—that means
first come, first served. No one auditions, no one decides... except the
audience.
Q. Am I guaranteed anything?
A. No. You receive 100 percent of the box sales from your show
and 80 percent of sales if you are showing in an official Rogue Gallery. It is up
to you to promote your show. We will promote the Festival and provide
you with guidance on how to have a successful Rogue run, but you take it
from there!
Q. WHY? WHY? WHY?
A. Why not? Why not offer artists a low-cost opportunity to showcase
experimental and polished works? Why not offer audiences an affordable
chance to sample a variety of visual and theatrical styles? Why not create an
opportunity to develop and discover upcoming and innovative talent? We
feel its a worthy and an exciting opportunity to expand the Arts in our
area... so, why not?
Q. This sounds great but I'm artistically challenged... how can I
support this Rogue thing?
A. We are glad you asked. 1. We are always looking for
volunteers. We
are always looking for SPONSORS. We are always looking for an
adventurous AUDIENCE looking to experience something new and dynamic.
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