Who are you?

I’m Nathaniel Beaver. Most people call me “Beav”, which is cool by me. I am a fencer, movie buff, director, editor, filmmaker, Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit player, and Greek mythology enthusiast.  Oh, and I am from Indiana, proving that there is more than corn in Indiana. After college, I spent two amazing years traveling and working in beautiful New Zealand, before coming back to the US and moving to LA, where I started my production company, Parry-Riposte Films.

How did you get involved with Fringe?

I was here at the very beginning: the very first Hollywood Fringe Festival. I was recruited by Bryan Burgess (of Fringe Central’s Bryan’s Bar). I volunteered and handed out fliers on Hollywood Blvd, and I helped wherever I could. It has grown immensely since 2010! I have met some great artists and worked with many great people over the years.

What do you do with the Hollywood Fringe Festival?

In 2013 I was brought on as the FringeTV Editor. I worked closely with Stacy Jones Hill and James Warfield in cutting together some really funny and creative content. I served as Editor from 2013-2016. This year, I am happy to be a part of the staff once again, this time as FringeTV Director.

What is FringeTV?

FringeTV is the channel that hosts videos covering the festival. As the festival has grown in scope and popularity over the years, so has FringeTV. Our videos are informative, with topics such as the Fringe button, Fringe Central, How to Vote, and Cabaret, to name a few. We also enjoy showcasing artists and interviewing audience members about their Hollywood Fringe experiences, along with some fun parodies and entertaining videos.  Be sure to stay up to date and subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/hollywoodfringe.

What are your plans as the new FringeTV Director?

I am very excited to be in this position. I am ready to take on the responsibility and the increased workload. I hope to bring a creative eye to this channel, and a new perspective. I will also be serving as Editor, which will really be a lot more work this year, but I like being able to direct and edit, because once I sit down to cut the piece together, I already have a great idea of what I shot and where it all fits together.

Any challenges that you expect to face?

I think every Fringe is a challenge, whether you are an artist or staff member. June can be quite an intensive month. The challenge for me is to create, shoot, edit episodes and videos on time, along with entertaining our audience. Fringe on!

Hello! My name is Lois Neville. I’m a Seattle bred, musical theatre-loving gal who would sing and dance my way through this life if I could. With the Hollywood Fringe Festival I have found a community who not only allows me to be my truest self but will add in the harmonies!

I was first introduced to The Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2010. I was asked by my friend Bryan (of Bryan’s Bar, the infamous Fringe Central bar) to put on a bright orange unitard and play a Fringe Freak in one of the first original FringeTV productions “A Family Affair”. I had no idea at the time that a simple favor for a friend would make such a wonderful impact on my life for years to come. The lesson? When your friend calls you up and says, ”We need someone who looks like a 10 year old boy and thought you’d be perfect… Will you put on a unitard and shoot a short commercial with us?”, you save the issue with the comparison for a later date and you say “Yes!”. 

Saying “yes” has remained the theme throughout my time with Fringe. In 2011, I was asked if I wanted to bartend during the festival, said “yes” and June quickly became my favorite time of the year. I got to work and play with the most amazing community of artists, be immersed in theatre, and feel part of something I truly believed in. Yes, please!

In 2015, I was asked if I wanted to take on a little more responsibility. I (of course) said “yes” and took on the role of Sponsorship Coordinator. I started coordinating Hot Spots, Food Trucks, and Drink Sponsorships.

This year I have taken on the role of Sponsorship Director. I get to spend my days talking about the wonderful Hollywood Fringe Festival to equally enthusiastic sponsors and partners.

I deeply love being a part of this magical festival. I get to work with the most amazing humans on the planet and be surrounded by the most supportive, creative and talented community of artists in the world. If you think I’m kidding, come see for yourself. All are welcome! Just say “yes” and come experience The Hollywood Fringe Festival for yourself. I dare you.

Where will the Fringe take YOU?

Fringe season has officially begun!
 
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival, happening June 8-25.

L.A.’s largest celebration of the performing arts is bigger than ever!
 
There are currently 375 shows and workshops registered for this year’s festival – a significant increase from last year’s 300 – and we’re expecting even more by the end of June. This means that we’ll have well over 2,000 performances for you to choose from.
 
Get your Fringe Button and save $1 on all ticket purchases! The Fringe Button also gets you access to all Fringe-run events (like the Opening Night Party & Fringe Prom), discounts and special offers at Fringe Central and Fringe Hot Spots around town June 1st-25th. Plus, the button is only $5. Click here for details.
 
We also have a new online scheduling tool that will help you streamline your festival experience. By visiting hollywoodfringe.org/scheduler, you can sort through productions participating in this year’s festival, reference a list of favorites, and buy a full lineup of tickets in one click. For more about the new scheduler, check out this support article.
 
To purchase tickets, visit www.hollywoodfringe.org/discover and search for shows by time, venue, category, or tag. The full schedule can also be viewed here.

We have partnered with the City of West Hollywood’s One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival to offer select participant shows with LGBTQ-themes complimentary Festival registration, courtesy of a scholarship received from the City of West Hollywood. We are excited to announce that the winners are:

• BRAVO 25: YOUR A.I. THERAPIST WILL SEE YOU NOW     
• DEAD BOYS
• DEBAUCHERS
• DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
• #LASTDANCE
• NICKY
• RONNIE BRIXTON – BEST OF BRITISH BOXING
• SEX ANYONE
• THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF DRAG IN A FEW MO-MO
• UPSTAIRS – A MUSICAL TRAGEDY

The Hollywood Fringe Festival is proud to support the LGBTQ community and congratulates this year’s winners!

For more information, including a list of participating venues, please visit www.hollywoodfringe.org/weho_2017.