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Strange Patterns

April 02, 2014

When Gregg Tobo takes the stage as the enthusiastic Professor Nakamoto, he looks like an unassuming college professor. But don’t let your guard down, because soon you’ll be wondering what’s real and what’s fantastical. It’s all part of Tobo’s one-person show, “Professor Nakamoto’s Nexus of Numbers,” an unbelievable combination of mind ... read more

Historical series shines light on Curie

March 07, 2012

by Melodie H. Magouirk ~ Chino Champion ~ Jan. 28, 2012 The “Acting Out” series that has produced two premieres in Chino will next breathe life into “Marie Curie: Rogue Scientist.” The husband and wife team of Gabriel and Rebecca Morales became involved with the series, which dramatically chronicles the lives of historical figures, because of their relationship with series creator ... read more

FAT, BALD & LOUD returns to Hollywood!

June 03, 2010

Russian hookers, Medieval pimps, Japanese stand-ups, Chicago cops and Shakespearean advertising men; Craig Ricci Shaynak plays them all in this one man extravaganza featuring the ‘Giant Wheel of Accents’ which transforms audience suggestions into improvisational reality. Part of the first ever Hollywood Fringe festival! Part stand-up, part improv, always a different show! June 17, ... read more

HFF21 Events

April 26, 2021 by Lois Neville

This year's Festival is going to be fringier than ever! Join us for some community building, learning and develop those Fringeships! See this comprehensive list of the 2021 Hollywood Fringe digital events. EDUCATIONAL  HFF21 Workshop: Ask A VenueRecording Ab... read more

Keena Ferguson's One-Woman Show Showcasing at the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival

May 01, 2013

Keena Ferguson’s One-Woman Show Showcasing at the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2013, Los Angeles- Actress, Director and Producer Keena Ferguson, will showcase her one woman show KEENA: UNBRANDED The Solo Experie... read more

Waiting for Callas to Sing: Award-Winning Play

June 17, 2013

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Hebe Barrera (818) 368-6770, [email protected] June 17, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waiting for Callas to Sing, by Homer Barrera Saturdays, June 22 and 29, 9:00 P.M. Studi... read more

ETC Sponsors the Fringe

April 22, 2011 by Ben Hill

We are proud to announce a sponsorship with famed theatrical lighting purveyor ETC. Read on to learn more about the partnership… ETC Presents Selador:The Next Generation of Theatrical Lighting Ever get tired of changing gels between shows? Do you think it’s a pain to have to change expensive lamps every few we... read more

BEAN Returns For A Final Performance on August 28th After a Successful Best of Fringe Run in July!

August 14, 2011

BEAN will take the stage once again at the end of August after a successful Best of Fringe run in July. Don’t miss this final performance on the Best of Fringe stage! BEAN, A World Premiere Solo Show Written and Performed by Michelle Lema Returns After a Successful Run at the Hollywood Fringe 2011 for the Best of... read more

The Collector - Los Angeles Premier

May 20, 2012

FOR REVIEW April, 2012 Contact: Bridget Rountree Animal Cracker Conspiracy 619-770-7719 Los Angeles Premier of Hybrid Puppet Theatre Production, “The Collector” Animal Cracker Conspiracy Puppet Company and Sound Designer Margaret Noble partner for Genre-stretching Multi-media performance... read more

Funny. Sexy. Five Nights Only: The Ruby Besler Cabaret at the Hollywood Fringe Festival Starts June 11 at The Elephant Stage

May 09, 2013

“Funny is the New Sexy” is the theme of this show. Actually, funny has always been sexy and, as if to underscore the point, the eponymous star of The Ruby Besler Cabaret is the perfection in fashion, face and figure of the archetypal 1940s Dame, as seductive with a witty lyric or line of dialogue as she is with her curves. Ruby is portrayed by the star and principal writer of this show, A... read more

The Comedy Bin Laden Took Seriously

June 04, 2010

Eco-Friendly Jihad When has a joke gone too far? Probably when it’s endorsed by Osama bin Laden. In 2008, Irish stand-up Abie Philbin Bowman wrote a comedy about reducing carbon emissions… by joining Al Qaeda. Bowman told audiences: “the major causes of climate change are airlines, oil companies and overpopulation. Al Qaeda is tackling all three”.... read more

"True West Girl" rides again at the Lounge Theatre- Barbara Bragg Stars.

June 09, 2010

“TRUE WEST GIRL- Funny as a Rattlesnake” Rides again at the Hollywood Fringe Festival- Barbara Lee Bragg Stars True West Girl was produced by Alfred Molina at the Tammarind Theatre. This solo show went on to Solo festivals at the Actors Group and Yale Hollywood Cabaret. Last Fall Debra de Liso directed at ... read more

Meet the Staff: Alexa Hanrahan

March 09, 2011 by Ben Hill

And now a word from our amazing Support Director. Take it away Lex! __ Hi Freaks! Your loyal Support Director, Alexa here. If you stopped by Fringe Central last year and saw a batty looking girl with two computers open in front of her in the lobby, that was me. Smiling blankly, but happy as kitten in a field of cat nip. I hopped on the Fringe wagon about two years ag... read more

Meet Steve Troop, Designer of the New Fringe Freaks

June 07, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

You may notice a few new freaks running around the Hollywood Fringe this year. No, I’m not talking about the countless thespians and their patrons that descend on Santa Monica Blvd. every June -- I’m talking about the Fringe Freaks -- the official mascots of the Hollywood Fringe Festiva... read more

Storytelling With A Geek Twist: ! Death 40-Feet Tall !

March 17, 2011

CONTACT: BGF.Central (at) gmail.com Press preview June 11, 5 p.m., Fringe Central Annex. Press that contacts me ahead of time are, of course, free. Suggested ticket price is $10. If you can’t swing that, Pay What You Want! ! Death 40-Feet Tall ! is the story of my desperate attempts to become an extra in... read more