Yellow Bicycle Theater is fast becoming Philly’s go-to venue for solo artists. Since opening in 2023, we’ve hosted solo shows from Philly, Boston, Virginia Beach, Los Angeles, Portland, New York, you name it. Everything from fast-paced comedy (Lovefool by Michael John Ciszewski) and political commentary (Penis Envy by Becky Boncal) to solo improv (Noah’s No-Show Show by Noah Levine) and musical confessional (Up in the Air by former Animotion frontman Bill Wadhams).

We’ve hosted so many solo shows, we decided to start a festival. And what better time than Philly Theatre Week? And what better name than Unicycle? After all, a solo show is the art of balancing on one wheel.

Register your show for Unicycle by February 5th and receive:

Space

  • 3 one-hour performance slots at Yellow Bicycle Theater during Philly Theatre Week (one weeknight, one weekend night, one matinee)
  • 15 minutes of loading time before and after each show
  • 4 hours of off-peak rehearsal time for tech and dress
  • 30% discount on additional off-peak rehearsal time (see Rentals for pricing and availability)

Equipment

  • Full access to lights, sound, mics, projector and camera (tech operator not included)
  • Live-streaming of all performances on YBT’s YouTube channel
  • Optional 4k recording of each performance

Printing

  • In-house printing of B&W programs (template provided)
  • Outsourced printing of two 11×17 color posters using your design

Some of the solo shows hosted at last year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Ticketing

  • Online ticketing through yellowbicycle.com ($20 regular, $10 live-stream)
  • 10 Pay What You Can Tickets per show sold through phillytheatreweek.com
  • Front of house staff for in-person sales

Publicity

  • Your poster displayed on an outdoor A-frame on performance dates and on the lobby wall throughout the festival
  • Your show graphic looped before and during the festival on the Cycletron, YBT’s 130″ outdoor screen facing Love Park
  • 3 Instagram posts or stories on @yellowbicycletheater using your content
  • Inclusion in a festival press release sent to local newspapers, theater blogs and radio/TV stations
  • Show listing at yellowbicycle.com/unicycle and in an email blast to YBT newsletter subscribers

Opportunity

  • A chance to win the Audience Choice Award and the juried Golden Unicycle
  • A closing night party, with awards presentation and BYOB live band karaoke

All this for only $395 plus tax and a 10% commission on tickets sold by Yellow Bicycle. There’s only room for 10 shows, and registration is first come, first served. So don’t wait to reserve your space!

Live band karaoke at the closing night of The Journey

Theatre Week

To maximize exposure and media coverage, the festival is being presented as part of Philly Theatre Week. Theatre Philadelphia requires PTW participants to offer 10 Pay What You Can Tickets per show on phillytheatreweek.com. In return, they offer:

  • A show listing on theatrephiladelphia.org
  • Inclusion in their weekly What’s On Stage newsletter.
  • PR opportunities, including potential podcast and TV interviews
  • A table at the Theatre Week Kickoff Event
  • An opportunity to present a snippet of your show at the Kickoff Event (participation not guaranteed)

By combining YBT’s strengths as a venue with Theatre Philadelphia’s marketing expertise, Yellow Bicycle is building a festival as roadworthy as your show. Unicycle is hands down the best way to get your solo show seen and talked about in Philadelphia. And maybe even awarded.

CONTACT

YELLOW BICYCLE COMPANY
hello@yellowbicycle.com
1435 Arch St. Fl. 2 (on 15th St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel. (267) 709-8015
IG: @YellowBicycleTheater