2021 Festival
BorderLight 2021: A Virtual Fringe Festival
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 BorderLight Festival will be fully virtual and remote-access experiences.
Tune in July 22 - July 31 for a robust selection of
- on-demand fringe theatre performances,
- virtual interactive events, and
- self-guided audio adventures
All created by international, national and local independent theatre makers. Tickets go on sale in July!
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"BorderLight has ignited a beacon."
- Thomas Mulready, COOL Cleveland
Based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback of artists and audiences alike - we believe Cleveland is ready to embrace the festival as part of the cultural landscape of the city.


With the support of key advisors, stakeholders, staff, and board, we are excited to announce that the next BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival will take place July 2021. We hope you will join us in advancing BorderLight’s growth as an enduring biennial summer theatre festival and a sustainable organization.
And thus, our work continues! The last few months have included everything from touring prospective new venues downtown, attending a national convening of fringe festival producers, building our base of supporters, and preliminary work on the international programming front. It is a fertile and active time for our young organization. We welcome your interest, your curiosity, your commitment, and your support.
