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Anaconda Invites Controversy and Conversation - Amy Tofte for Bitter Lemons

June 16, 2012

Writer/director Sarah Doyle has some things for you to think about. Her new play, Anaconda—inspired by a 2001 sexually charged bullying scandal at a posh Australian school—premiered tonight at the Hollywood Fringe. And in the tradition of art imitating life, Doyle sees a connection between what happened 10 years ago in Australia and our stateside Sandusky scandal currently at trial in Pe... read more

Listen to the Town Hall

January 20, 2013 by Ben Hill

Thanks to everyone who attended the first Town Hall of the season last Thursday— we were thrilled to see lots of new faces mingling with some of our veteran participants. There was a great vibe in the air— we’re more convinced than ever that the fourth annual festival will be the best yet. A big thanks to Theatre Asylum for hosting the event! In this Town Hall, we discus... read more

A Letter From The Hollywood Fringe

June 17, 2020 by Ellen Boudreau-Den Herder

Dear Fringers, We would like to start out this letter by recognizing the atrocities being committed against the Black community. This must stop. Hollywood Fringe rejects the inequities and injustices that are upheld by systemic racism. We mourn the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells, George Floyd, Riah Milton, Robert Fuller, the 608 LA Cou... read more

Announcing Registration Information for HFF21

April 07, 2021 by Bella Luna

We are excited to announce NEW dates for The 2021 Hollywood Fringe Festival! Official Previews:August 5th-... read more

Who Loves You, Baby?

February 02, 2011

Directed by Taylor Negron Starring Tom DiMenna as Telly Savalas Written by Hunter Nelson “Tom DiMenna channels and performs Telly with comedic gusto and 70’s chic bravado.” Paul Stein, Artistic Director, Comedy Central Stage “Oh Yeah!” Libby Molyneaux, LA Weekly “We need to get this show to Vegas!” Fern Champion, Fmr. Casting Dir. of ... read more

"Most Anticipated "

January 26, 2009 by Ben Hill

We have been awarded “Most Anticipated Upcoming Fringe” from the popular fringe website Fringe or Die. Read all about it Ben... read more

Panelist Updates

June 19, 2010 by Ben Hill

We’ve made a few changes to how paneling works based on some feedback we are receiving… First off, we have made the application project automatic. No more waiting for an overworked fringe staffer to approve you – you are automatically approved to start reviewing. If we find that bogus panelists are being added, we will go back an disable the account. So, reviews will n... read more

Press Release: EENIE MEANIE

June 16, 2010 by Ben Hill

The Open Fist Theatre Company in association with Say Tiger Productions presents EENIE MEANIE As part of the 1st Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival June 21 at 7:30 pm, June 22 at 9:15 pm, June 27 at 4 pm The Open Fist Theatre 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038 Tickets: $15. For tickets visit Hol... read more

Fringe [Film] Terms of Service

March 15, 2011 by Ben Hill

About Fringe [Film] Fringe Central Film is an opportunity for both established and emerging filmmakers to exhibit their work in a festival environment in the very heart of fabled Hollywood, CA. Fringe [Film] seeks eclectic, experimental, and bold work that pushes the envelope of the film medium. Applying for Fringe Central Film Application does not guarantee particip... read more

Satirical Skewering of Entertainment Premieres at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

April 14, 2014

William Shakespeare struggles to break through as a writer at the Globe Theater when he is consumed with the idea of experimenting in the vernacular. 19th century book agents Arnold Leibheim and Samuel Grisham represent some of the literary world’s greatest – and rising – literary talent, providing the type of expert career management sure to make them stars. David Mamet decide... read more

Welcome Participants!

April 06, 2011 by Ben Hill

Greetings, Participants- Welcome to the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2011! This little missive is one of many communications you will receive over the next three months to help guide you through your Fringe adventure. Today we discuss the final preparations for the printed Fringe Guide including listings and ads, as well as a “save the date” for the next Town Hall meeting. It’... read more

LOVING WHILE MUSLIM: IRANIAN-AMERICAN MUSLIM COMEDIENNE BRINGS TABOO-BUSTING SOLO SHOW TO LOS ANGELES

May 22, 2012

For Immediate Release Contact: Zahra Noorbakhsh Email: [email protected] Phone: 510-847-0911 LOVING WHILE MUSLIM: IRANIAN-AMERICAN MUSLIM COMEDIENNE BRINGS ... read more

Registration Closes on April 1

March 01, 2010 by Ben Hill

There is exactly one month left to register for the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival. Registration officially closes on April 1. Still haven’t created your project? There is still time to get everything sorted, we strongly recommend not waiting until the last minute. As our festival is effectively 100% find-your-... read more

Fringe & LA Pride

May 26, 2011 by Ben Hill

Attention Participants! The Hollywood Fringe Festival is very excited and PROUD to announce we will be participating in the Los Angeles PRIDE Parade. The theme of this year’s Los Angeles Pride Festival, which draws over 500,000 people every year, is “Pride 365: Power. Passion. Purpose.” What better organization t... read more

Student Fringe: Calling all Teachers!

May 07, 2012 by Meghan McCauley

The Hollywood Fringe Festival is delighted and proud to announce Student Fringe, a new outreach program for Festival 2012. Student Fringe will provide middle and high school aged students with an immersive arts education experience through a full day of workshops and performances at Fringe Central. Student Fringe will be led by a diverse group of experienced LA-based actors, musicians, te... read more