The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is proud to announce the hire of new Festival Producer, Michael Marinaccio.
 Micheal is no stranger to Orlando Fringe. He is a veteran actor, director, producer, and volunteer through the last 15 Fringes. "I am thrilled, humbled, and honored to have the opportunity to serve this community as the next Festival Producer of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. As Producer, I look forward to working with the board of directors, staff, artists and the Central Florida community to continue to grow the Festival. My vision for the coming years is to attract and include more local, national, and international artists and to reach new audiences with one of the most eclectic offerings of live entertainment in the world. Most of all, I hope to pay it forward by helping other artists find their voices, and witness the art of their dreams become reality" said Marinaccio. "I am extremely excited to have Mike on board the Fringe team, and I look forward to working together to present the best Fringe Festival in the United States" said George Wallace, General Manager. "He is well known in the arts community and an outstanding choice". The Orlando Fringe Board of Directors took great care in this hiring process. An advisory panel representing many faces of the Fringe - volunteers, staff, artists and audience members - was recruited to help develop the role of the next producer. Then, a search committee, comprised of six community arts leaders and two members of the Board of Directors was tasked with finding the right person for the job to recommend to the Board. A final decision was made by the Board of Directors with the help of feedback of the committee. "I am very proud of the community's involvement in this search process. I cannot say thank you enough for their commitment and guidance in helping us fill this very important role" said President, David F. Baldree. "Michael is a wonderful addition to the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival team. We are excited for him to get started." The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is the longest running Fringe in the United States. It is a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) and United States Association of Fringe Festivals (USAFF) and follows the mandate to remain 100% unjuried, 100% uncensored, 100% accessible for artists and audiences alike, with 100% of ticket sales given back to the artists. Orlando Fringe is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and receives generous funding from United Arts of Central Florida, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, City of Orlando and the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Orlando Fringe brings artists from diverse and disparate mediums together for thirteen days to create Central Florida's premiere arts event. The 2012 Festival opens May 16thand ends May 28th. For more information, visit www.orlandofringe.org or call 407-648-007. |
