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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>BorderLight Theatre Festival</b> <b>Call for Artists</b> for the <b>2025 Fringe Festival</b> is open! <span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Festival Dates:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u>July 16-19, 2025</u> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Submission Deadline:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <u>January 31, 2025</u> <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Application Fee:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> $25 <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">The <b>BorderLight Fringe Festival</b> is programmed through an open call for submissions and welcomes work from established and emerging companies across performing arts genres, including comedy,
new plays, dance, circus, street theatre, storytelling, immersive experiences, performance poetry, performance art, and more. We encourage submissions for performances and installations that push boundaries, inspire audiences, and celebrate the dynamic power
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>4 Reasons why you should apply:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">Showcase your creativity - Perform your work with complete creative freedom.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">Connect and network - Join a community of passionate artists, meet potential collaborators, and grow your audience in Cleveland's thriving arts scene.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">Earn while you create - Keep a significant share of your ticket sales while gaining exposure through festival-wide promotions.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2">Have fun - 95% of artists and patrons rate their BorderLight experience as Excellent or Good.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">To view a Sample Application, get more details, or apply, visit: <a href="https://www.borderlightcle.org/artist-submissions/">https://www.borderlightcle.org/artist-submissions/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto">Got questions? Reach out to us at <a href="mailto:info@borderlightcle.org%20--%20we%E2%80%99re">info@borderlightcle.org<span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"> -- we’re</span></a> here
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