meet the FRINGE team
ABOUT DISTRICT FRINGE
WHO WE ARE
District Fringe: Uninhibited. Unafraid. Unstoppable.
District Fringe was created by artists for artists to promote and propel the strong independent theater tradition in the D.C. area.
At a time when the arts community is under direct threat, we unapologetically stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion as we work to create an open, egalitarian space for artists to produce work that challenges, entertains, and inspires.
Leadership includes:
Karen Lange (Producer, Community Outreach Director)
Tracey Erbacher (Producer, Production & HR Director)
Marley Kabin (Producer, Volunteer & Project Management Director)
Sarah Wilson (Producer, Marketing & Communications Director)
Sophia Menconi (Producer, Artist Relations Director)
Samba Pathak (Producer, Operations Director)
Aubri O’Connor (Producer, Development Director)
WHY DISTRICT FRINGE?
A Statement From Karen Lange
With the arts community under threat, we intend District Fringe to stand as a reminder that artists remain uninhibited, unafraid, and unstoppable in the face of the current political climate.
The festival will be small but mighty. By necessity, this will be a juried festival, which marks a departure from the previous festivals. Additionally, we’ll focus only on local artists. District Fringe is theater by the people, for the people,” said Lange. We will not be seeking federal government grants from an administration determined to quash freedom of expression.
In these times, art is more important than ever and we need to elevate rather than and suppress the voices of artists. Our festival is excited to welcome shows that showcase the incredible diversity of artists in this region. Ultimately, we want the art to reflect the city we live in.”