Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 Reviews

A fantastic takedown on motivational speakers that kept me laughing the whole time. Anyone who has gone down a self help rabbit hole can appreciate the specificity and craft of every joke. Bravo! ... full review

What a night!!! The show hit it out of the park and the audience went wild! One storyteller after another brought humor, vulnerability- and at times nastiness. You won’t be disappointed. And each show has a different line-up so you can go again and again and again. See this show!... full review

Extremely creative storytelling from a fantastically funny actress. Super relatable for any performer, but the message can apply to anyone.... full review

Taya is an extremely talented improviser, every character somehow felt SO grounded despite the absurdity of the setup. ... full review

The play is well written in the absurd genre and the execution on stage was delightful to watch.... full review

Completely original and magnetic. I was locked in the whole time. Each show is different so you may want to come see MaMa do her thing multiple times.... full review

A super funny, super personal, super brave piece of storytelling.... full review

Intimate and tender while also uncomfortable in the best way. This play is like a warm hug from a parent you feel ambivalently towards. ... full review

This is a very evocative and provocative piece of theater. David has done a phenomenal job with the research that has gone into documenting the lives and opinions of the various characters that he performs across the shows. Kudos!... full review

Easiest Standing Ovation I've ever given. There were very few moments when I wasn't laughing. Adam's delivery is so top notch and so precise, you often find yourself laughing before the joke has fully sunk in, and then awhile after. A must see show for everyone, hands down. ... full review

Pam Levin was absolutely amazing. Her storytelling is second to none, taking the audience on a deeply personal journey through her marriage and family life. From tales of long car rides to her heartfelt exploration of whether or not to have children, she masterfully balances humor and emotion. She had us laughing one moment and wiping away tears the next as she opened her heart and invited us to share in her journey. An unforgettable performance that was both relatable and deeply moving.... full review

A tour-de-force performance by Olga Konstantulakis, celebrating the challenges and rewards of motherhood. It is also a meditation on family as she re-creates her Greek parents and holds a portrait of herself growing up under their guidance in Montreal in the 1970s. Dramatic, funny, heartbreaking and deeply human, Olga's journey reminds us of the challenges and celebrations of BECOMING A PARENT. Highly recommended! A+A+A+... full review

Molly is unhinged in a way that awakens something in me.... full review

This was a heartbreakingly funny show from the unhinged Brendan Scannell. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was in it from the beginning. Brendan uses his perfect comedic timing to tell a deeply personal and vulnerable narrative. I don’t know the last time I was so caught between sobs and laughs. ... full review

What a joy! This was so much fun! Laurel is hilarious, relatable, witty, sincere and you’re rooting for her the entire time. Clever use of stage, props, voice overs and audio/visuals.... full review

Angst is a clever, funny, and surprisingly relatable two-man show that explores the relationship between an artist and the voice inside his head that never seems to shut up. One performer plays the artist trying to create, while the other embodies his anxiety, self-doubt, and relentless inner critic. The dynamic is instantly recognizable to anyone who’s ever stared at a blank page, questioned their own abilities, or talked themselves out of making something they cared about. What makes the sho... full review

This show was like a warm hug for my inner child.... full review

I love this show! I am so impressed by the concept and writing by Bill Prudich. It is both a comedy and drama. The acting was at the highest level bringing big laughs then big emotions to the audience. This play grabs your attention and doesn’t let go! I am going to see it again😊... full review

Bold and fearless and honest and FUNNY. With a level of vulnerability that’s rare in the genre.... full review

This show rocks! From beginning to end I was locked in and gasping at the twists and turns.... full review