Welcome to the Fringe Team
Volunteer Page!

Here you can find all the info you'll need if you're interested in joining the Live Arts Theater Team for this upcoming summer in Edinburgh.

Want to download an application? CLICK HERE!

Important Date for All Interested Applicants:
Mandatory Fringe Interest Meeting - February 21, 1pm
UpStage Theater (3rd floor) at Live Arts
*All applications due by this date, either via email or in person at meeting.

For thirteen years, Live Arts has provided the tech services for the American High School Theatre Festival at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Our work is managed by Scott Keith, now in his fifth year with this program, and by John Gibson, now in his thirteenth year.

There are two sessions for Summer 2010: (1) July 31 - August 17; (2) August 17-27. It is possible to participate in only Session 1 or Sessions 1 and 2. It is not possible to work only Session 2.

We provide training, airfare, group accommodations, Edinburgh bus passes, and a modest stipend for personal expenses. We are seeking volunteers (18 years of age or older) for each of the following categories:

  • "Ones" (Technicians) should have some depth of experience with technical theater (theatrical lighting, sound engineering, carpentry, etc.).
  • "Twos" (Front of House) should be graceful under pressure, well-organized, and able to deal with large-scale chaotic energy (stage managers, directors, actors, front of house staff, etc.).

Basic physical fitness, mobility, and upper body strength are required for all positions. Special consideration is given to those who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to our local arts scene. Most of the work is overseas, but there are some mandatory meetings and training sessions in Charlottesville before we leave for the summer (dates and times TBA).

The work is intense, the hours are long, and the frustration level can be high. This is not a holiday. But this is an inspiring, maddening, memorable event, and the chance of a lifetime.

If you would like to be considered for this work, please e-mail Scott Keith with the email subject line "I'm interested in Edinburgh", and Scott will email you an application. You can also download the application directly RIGHT HERE, complete it, and email it straight to Scott.