We have so many events to look forward to in 2023 as you begin your HFF23 journey! Below is a list of pre-festival educational events, as well as more information on upcoming networking opportunities. All of these events are designed to prepare you for a wonderful 2023 season. Can’t make an event or want to catch one you missed? Check out the stream of all Fringe events that have passed here.

 

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Pre-Festival Educational Opportunities:

Workshops consist of panel discussions with past Hollywood Fringe participants, and Town Halls are led by Hollywood Fringe staff. Both are great ways to get to know the Hollywood Fringe from different angles and perspectives! 

 

We will have ASL interpreters at all in-person events, and auto-captioning at all virtual events. If you would like to request an interpreter at any virtual workshop, please contact [email protected] at least 72 hours before the event, and we will provide one. All events are “pay what you can,” and donations are much appreciated, but only if you can afford to do so.

 

Workshops:

HFF23 In-Person Workshop 1: Ask A Venue

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (6-8 panel, 8-9 networking)

Thymele Arts (5481 Santa Monica Blvd) | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 2: Budgeting and Fundraising

Sunday, February 12, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 3: Anti-Racism in Producing

Sunday, February 26, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 4: NOPRO x HFF23: Immersive at Fringe 101

Monday, February 27, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 5: Accessibility at the Fringe

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 6: Marketing and Ticketing

Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Workshop 7: How to Tech your Fringe Show

Sunday, April 2, 2023, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PT

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 In-Person Workshop 8: Festival Expectations

Saturday, April 29, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT

The Broadwater (6320 Santa Monica Blvd) | Facebook Live

 

Town Halls:

HFF23 In-Person Town Hall 1: Welcome to Fringe, Registration & More

Saturday, January 28, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Hudson (6539 Santa Monica Blvd) | Facebook Live 

 

HFF23 In-Person Town Hall 2: Prepping for Fringe

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PT

The Hudson (6539 Santa Monica Blvd) | Facebook Live

 

Virtual Fringe Open Space Sessions:

Do you live outside of Los Angeles and have questions about bringing your show to HFF? We know that touring your show is a big decision, especially if you have never visited our city. Join us for one of our Fringe Open Space Zoom sessions to ask questions and learn more about the Hollywood Fringe experience as an artist.

 

Fringe Open Space Session 1

Monday, January 30, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 am PT

Zoom (register here)

 

Fringe Open Space Session 2

Sunday, February 5, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 pm PT

Zoom (register here)

 

Fringe Open Space Session 3

Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 7:00 – 8:00 pm PT

Zoom (register here)

 

Virtual Web Sessions:

We are thrilled to introduce a branch of our Pre-Festival educational series this year that is all about navigating the website and the many tools available to you as Hollywood Fringe Festival participants.

 

HFF23 Virtual Web Session 1: How to Navigate the Fringe Website Pre-Festival

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

HFF23 Virtual Web Session 2: How to Navigate the Fringe Website During the Festival

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Zoom | Facebook Live

 

 

Pre-Festival Networking Opportunities:

Office Hours In-Person Networking Events (21+):

Join Hollywood Fringe staff and participants for weekly casual meet-ups at different bars around Hollywood. Whether you’re a veteran Fringer or a new community member, these in-person networking events are for you! Office Hours take place every Wednesday from 7-10 pm starting in late March.

 

March 29 – The Broadwater Plunge 

April 5 – The Broadwater Plunge 

April 12 – Melrose Umbrella Company

April 19 – Saint Felix 

April 26 - Melrose Umbrella Company

May 3 – Saint Felix

May 10 – Three Clubs

May 17 – The Well 

May 24 – Three Clubs

May 31 – Saint Felix

 

 

Online Networking Opportunities (All Ages):

We will have three online “Speed Networking” events in April and May for Fringe participants to get to know each other in a musical chairs style format. These are ideal for those joining from out of town or for those who want to network with the community from the comfort of their home (we get it, sometimes you just don’t want to

deal with LA traffic).

 

Thursday, 4/20, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Monday, 5/1, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Monday, 5/22, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Register here!

 

 

 

In addition to all of these pre-festival workshops and networking events, there will be many opportunities for networking within the Fringe community during the festival dates in June. Stay tuned for more details on Fringe Cabaret, various events at Fringe Central, and the official Opening Night Party/Closing Night & Awards Ceremony – all happening in June 2023!