The Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society was formed in 1983 by a group of local artists who had a common goal: to provide a platform for independent artists. The society held its first Fringe Festival in 1985. We now hold the annual Vancouver Fringe Festival every September. Through our work we aim to foster a dynamic community of independent and emerging live performance through artistic development, arts advocacy, and the platform of an annual Festival.

The Managing Director is responsible for day-to-day management, including providing administrative and financial oversight for the Society as well as supporting the overall operations of the Festival. The Managing Director is a connector, bringing together our dynamic community of volunteers, staff, and artists. This process-oriented role supports the multifaceted nature of our festival.

The Managing Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises a small year-round team as well as the seasonal festival operations team.

The administrative office of the Fringe Festival is located on the unceded territory of the səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.