Comedy

Theatre Unleashed presents a late-night series of original mysteries and thrillers, told in the style of old serialized weekly dime-store pulp magazines. Join us every Saturday night at 11:30pm at studio/stage for the next thrilling chapter! 

Can't decide which shows to see? Our experienced independent judges go see a ton of productions across every genre, then we select, and present highlights from, five different top shows at each Pick of the Fringe performance. 10th smash year! 2 Time HFF Best Cabaret and Variety Nominee

Join comedian/writer/actor Andy Wasif for a selection of his short films, comedy sketches, and stand-up comedy showcasing a career built upon witty and slightly warped ideas. HFF Flight #23 promises plenty of laughs, some surprises, and maybe even a feel-good message.

Join seasoned improvisers Jordan Knapp, Patrick Steward & Thomas Steward at the Hollywood Fringe Festival for an unforgettable improv experience. Under the mentorship of original Groundling Suzanne Kent, they'll spin your suggestions into scenes with genres from soap operas to Shakespeare!

A young couple’s mission to free themselves from an escape room is — interrupted? — as they realize he is plotting a proposal, and she is brewing a breakup! Behold the clownery as they navigate the downfall of their relationship in this Taylor Swiftian thrill ride of a one act play.

"O’Brien Directed by the respected Cameron Watson, this one-woman gem ... a heart-piercing, transformative wonder, meticulously put together & performed on an emotional edge that sneaks up on you & then leaves you floating out of the theater high on the surprising possibilities of life." LA Magazine

INAPPROPRIATE! takes on triggers, political correctness and sacred cows with a naughty, hilarious theatrical punch! Kick back with a Three Clubs cocktail and soak up our outrageously inappropriate short pieces. Your FRINGE WITH BENEFITS!

Very loosely based on the characters and story of Les Misérables, Les Millénniables is a parody pop musical offering a satirical look at the plight of the generation deemed “millennials."

Duck Duck Duck presents a narratively driven sketch comedy hour, written & performed by a group of comedians excited to bring you a totally normal performance. Also, unrelated, we heard that our arch-nemesis Dr. Disastro recently escaped from prison, but we're sure that won't factor into this show.

In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.

A Retrospection: "A retrospective no one asked for from a clown no one knows. " Claire Woolner, absurdist comedian and award winning studio artist, blows hard on the edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown. Bits, pieces and breakdowns. This is important work.

In the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, "Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon" is a comedy set in the Old Wild West. "Gunfight" premiered at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Winner: Pick of the Fringe / Encore Producer's Award / John Raitt Award for Best Music and Lyrics.

When a first date might be your last date, make it a good one.

Sometimes you wanna go where everybody shows their fangs! Say "Cheers" with your favorite sitcom barflies as you celebrate the birthday of vampire Queen Lilith, until a mysterious murder ruins the party! Look for clues, question suspects, and vote for the killer in this comedic scripted parody.

You're On Mute (The Greatest Sketch Group of All Time) was birthed from Second City classes by four exemplary students, molded by the pressures of Zoom shows during the pandemic and now stands before you perfected for live performance.