Tagged With Artists

Fringe Indiegogo

With just under three weeks Fringe 2015 is almost upon us.  The excitement is building as we are ready to welcome a group of amazing artists to Honolulu.  We have shows in a number of style which include live theatre, dance, improv, comedy, solo acts, clown, aerial art, bellydancing and much more.  Building a stage for them to all shine is what Fringe is about. To support our local artists and visiting artists. They are ready to give you a fringey weekend full of fun and...

“ART” VERSUS “PAY” (VERSUS “PLEASE JUST GO AWAY”)

People from the anti-99 side of our community, and even some friends of mine, have asked why I frame this debate as acting for “art” versus acting for “pay.” The answer is simple: what’s the alternative?The 99-seat debate, by its nature, cannot be described without attributing motives. As a result, most people use a sort of short-hand to describe different reasons actors choose to act. Both sides do this, sometimes innocently (I’ve been called “amateur,” as in “s...

First Friday Honolulu

Every month in Honolulu the arts district welcomes visitors to their First Friday event where ART is the focus.  First Friday in Honolulu has been going for over 10 years and this longevity is a sure sign that ART contributes to the well being of the community.  Along the way there have been some lean years but of course as we know ART is very resilient.  There’s no better way than to see this resilience...

HFF17 T-Shirt Design Contest

The Hollywood Fringe Festival tee that is produced every year is a collector’s item; iconic for that year’s fringe. We are once again reaching out to our Fringe community to design the 2017 festival tee. Join the design contest and ...

Official HFF17 Stats: Bigger Than Ever

This year’s numbers reflect a growth trend that has been in place since the festival began in 2010: The festival sold over 65,000 individual tickets (from 17,000 in 2010).The festival sold an estimated $540,000 in ticke...

The HFF18 Scholarship Winners

After intense deliberation by our selection committee, we are proud to announce the 2018 Fringe Scholarship winners. Each production reflects Hollywood Fringe’s commitment to expand and diversify the pool of artists producing work at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The Winners of the 2018 Fringe Scholarships are:...