From selecting which festivals to tour to surviving life on the road, this masterclass offers a practical roadmap for touring indie work. Learn how to plan routes, budget realistically, and build relationships across the Fringe circuit. Whether you’re dreaming of your first tour or refining a touring practice, this session focuses on sustainability, strategy, and long-term growth. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Great shows are built by great teams. This workshop focuses on assembling collaborators, clarifying roles, and creating rehearsal spaces rooted in trust, care, and accountability. Participants will explore inclusive leadership practices, consent-forward processes, and practical tools for navigating conflict and collaboration in indie rehearsal rooms. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
You made the show… now how do you get people to see it? We’ll break down practical, Artist-friendly marketing strategies that work in a busy Festival environment and beyond. Participants will explore audience-building, promotional storytelling, digital strategies, and realistic planning tools to help turn curiosity into ticket sales. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Explore how to develop, refine, and strengthen your script with limited resources and maximum clarity. Learn practical dramaturgical tools to support new work, solo creations, and ensemble-driven pieces in an indie context. Whether you’re starting from a rough idea or polishing a Festival-ready script, this session offers concrete strategies to help your story land with Audiences. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Part 1: Designing a Tourable Show on a Budget How do you make a show that looks great, packs small, and survives the road? This masterclass dives into design choices that support touring realities, from flexible sets and costumes to smart technical choices. Artists will learn how to balance creativity, durability, and affordability while designing work that can adapt across venues and festivals. Part 2: Lights, Sound & Simplifying the Booth Tech doesn’t have to be intimidating. This session demystifies lighting and sound for indie Artists, focusing on simple, effective design choices that work across Fringe venues. Learn how to communicate clearly with technicians, streamline your tech needs, and design shows that are tech-light but artistically strong. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
From selecting which festivals to tour to surviving life on the road, this masterclass offers a practical roadmap for touring indie work. Learn how to plan routes, budget realistically, and build relationships across the Fringe circuit. Whether you’re dreaming of your first tour or refining a touring practice, this session focuses on sustainability, strategy, and long-term growth. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Great shows are built by great teams. This workshop focuses on assembling collaborators, clarifying roles, and creating rehearsal spaces rooted in trust, care, and accountability. Participants will explore inclusive leadership practices, consent-forward processes, and practical tools for navigating conflict and collaboration in indie rehearsal rooms. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
You made the show… now how do you get people to see it? We’ll break down practical, Artist-friendly marketing strategies that work in a busy Festival environment and beyond. Participants will explore audience-building, promotional storytelling, digital strategies, and realistic planning tools to help turn curiosity into ticket sales. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Explore how to develop, refine, and strengthen your script with limited resources and maximum clarity. Learn practical dramaturgical tools to support new work, solo creations, and ensemble-driven pieces in an indie context. Whether you’re starting from a rough idea or polishing a Festival-ready script, this session offers concrete strategies to help your story land with Audiences. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre
Part 1: Designing a Tourable Show on a Budget How do you make a show that looks great, packs small, and survives the road? This masterclass dives into design choices that support touring realities, from flexible sets and costumes to smart technical choices. Artists will learn how to balance creativity, durability, and affordability while designing work that can adapt across venues and festivals. Part 2: Lights, Sound & Simplifying the Booth Tech doesn’t have to be intimidating. This session demystifies lighting and sound for indie Artists, focusing on simple, effective design choices that work across Fringe venues. Learn how to communicate clearly with technicians, streamline your tech needs, and design shows that are tech-light but artistically strong. Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these masterclasses offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe. For a full schedule of workshops, instructors, and more, please visit our website: fringetheatre.ca/launchpad Full Series Discount Get a deal by registering for all workshops! You'll save $15.00 per workshop! To get the Full Series Discount, Add a Full Price ticket from each workshop to your basket. View all of the workshops here. Once the tickets are added, they will automatically convert to a Full Series Discount. Proceed to checkout.
Backstage Theatre