When is it?

On Thursday nights; doors usually open at 6:20pm. If you want to play you should show up well before 7:30 pm, as we have a limited amount of time for folks to be able to play. We start drawing names at 7:30 and the night ends at 10 pm.

How do I sign up for the Open Stage?

We have time for about twenty performers to play their two songs or eight minutes. The volunteers for the evening will sign you up when you arrive - if you are in the first twenty, your name will go in the hat. After the twenty slots are taken, we will put your name on the 'might have time to play' list in the order of your arrival. If there is time at the end of the night, you may get to play.

How does the open stage work?

When you arrive, if you want to play we put your name on a piece of paper and put it into our traditional Open Stage Hat. Beginning at 7:30, we start pulling names from the hat - first performer and on-deck performer. After each act another on-deck performer name is pulled out of the hat. Be ready to play when your name is selected, please! You are allowed two songs or eight minutes, whichever comes first. Please self-regulate and watch the time - that makes for a smooth evening, maximizes time available for all to play, and also makes our volunteers happy that they don't need to blink the lights to remind you that time is up.

How much does it cost?

It's three dollars. Or, you can bring three cans of food. We give the canned goods to various shelters and food pantries in our community. They appreciate it all -

Is there food at Fiddlers Dream for us to eat?

We sell snacks - cookies, brownies, that sort of thing. We also serve coffee, tea, cocoa, and soda. Juice, too.

Where's the bathroom?

The bathroom is located in the Friends' meeting house, on the south end of the property. It's a co-ed, one-person-at-a-time bathroom, currently undergoing renovation and remodeling!

Where do I plug in?

You don't. It's an all-acoustic venue. No mics, no amps, no sound system. We do have a great piano for you to play.

What can I play from a song standpoint?

Originals or covers - it's up to you. We are fully ASCAP/BMI licensed, so you're free to sing whatever your little heart and big voice desires. Any subject is fine, but use discretion.

Is there anything else I should know?

Yes:

1. Turn your cell phone off. Or put it on buzz.
2. Don't talk during performances if at all possible. If you must speak (like when you're buying food and drink), speak SOFTLY.
3. Don't be afraid to make friends with the other musicians.
4. Please don't park on the dirt patch near the shed. If the parking lot is full, park on Cactus Wren (just north of the building) or in the parking lot of the insurance firm to the east of the church. Also, do not park between the orange cones on Cactus Wren.