Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

Deeply personal. Thought provoking. Full of Heart. Vivi chronicles her family’s escape during the fall of Saigon and the power of community and kindness that saved not only her family’s lives, but the lives of thousands of others. ... full review

The Cicada Cast brings the light and dark out of each character, living in a grey uncertainty of right and wrong that makes the audience simultaneously cringe and root for them to find their way back to each other.... full review

Too fun!!! Great music/songs/story! Laughs! Best one I’ve seen! Great job everybody 🎸🎸👏👏🤘🤘... full review

The show weaves dark comedy with drama as the main character, Desiree, struggles some pretty intense topics.... full review

Fun and quick telling of Taming of the Shrew which still makes sense! It was a big cast that worked well together. ... full review

A good introduction for those not familiar with Shakespeare. I could see this show touring middle and high schools!... full review

A vulnerable piece with intimate storytelling.... full review

A beautiful show with heart, humor and live music. What else do you need? ... full review

So much fun and creativity on stage and including the audience!!!... full review

A fascinating Vietnamese refugee story from the performer Vivi Thai's family that while it leans a bit too hard into the historical presentation aspect for the first half, it is the second half of this 25 minute solo show that reveals the wonderful potential for the full length version to which Vivi Thai wishes to create.... full review

A must-see. Hilarious, emotional, like a fire side chat with your gay bff. ... full review

I was wildly unprepared for how good this show is. It begins as a silly Elizabethan standup set, but quickly builds to a complex story of queer love and political machinations. Although the setting is contemporary to Shakespeare, this show has a timely and paramount message for the modern day. Go see this show!!!... full review

Wonderful ensemble work from the entire cast! And the ending? What a punch in the gut!... full review

Pam is hilarious! Her writing sense of humor combined with her explosive energy on stage culminated in a show that made me laugh, cry, and everything in between.... full review

A very powerful story, it hit close on so many points that I wasn't expecting. ... full review

If you are going to see one solo show this fringe this is the one. This is such a timely and immensely powerful show. Vivi is a powerhouse of a storyteller and performer. These are the kinds of stories that need larger platforms. These are the stories that need telling. ... full review

A fun twist on the haunted house concept with good tunes sprinkled throughout... full review

A very compelling script and a surprisingly fun yet still deep dramedy. The two young men in the central roles do a great job and play off each other extremely well. ... full review

Glossolalia is brilliant. It is dark and twisted but also very human, causing you to feel conflicted emotions and walk away still toiling on it. It is beautifully written and the direction and actors really made this piece come to life. It is a must see!... full review

Kelly brings her audience on this dramatic and at times comical journey of her life with bravery, inspiration, and heart! Her presence on stage is electric! Kelly's freedom of expression, creativity and artistry unfolds beautifully with the words she wrote, movement, and the wonderful direction by Wayne Orkline! Thanks again Kelly for bringing your story to the stage!... full review