Join the Festival

The Nugget Fringe Theater Festival, held in Grass Valley, CA, welcomes performers working in music, magic, performance art, improv, stand-up, burlesque, and theater. This page collects the resources artists need to register and submit their work.

Registration Materials

• General Information Questionnaire for Registrants — covers the basics of applying to the festival.
• Artist Information page — provides guidelines and expectations for accepted performers.
• Artwork submission deadline was November 25, 2019 for that year’s application cycle.

Artists interested in joining the Nugget Fringe Theater Festival will find this page dedicated to supporting performers through every stage of the registration process. The festival draws an eclectic mix of cutting edge performances from around the world, inviting acts that span music, magic, performance art, improv, stand-up, burlesque, and theater. Whether you are a solo artist testing new material or a touring ensemble bringing an established piece, the resources here are designed to make the application journey clear and welcoming for creators of all backgrounds.

The page also collects the practical paperwork and guidance that festival artists need, including general information and a questionnaire for registrants covering the basics of applying. Once accepted, performers are pointed toward the artist information guidelines that outline expectations for the run of shows. Together these documents help create a shared understanding between organizers and artists, ensuring that each performance arrives ready to contribute to a memorable, diverse, and humanly spirited edition of this Grass Valley event.

Ticket Pricing Guidance

The festival’s suggested ticket pricing guidance indicates most shows fall between $10 and $14, with $16 considered high unless an artist has an established audience. Artists may use this guidance when planning their runs.

Best of Fringe

The lineup includes Best of Fringe selections featuring winners from other fringe festivals throughout North America, bringing seasoned touring artists alongside local performers.