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How to Book Shows in Your Venue

February 01, 2012 by Ben Hill

You have a venue, you’ve applied through the Fringe system (link), and you are ready to fill it with participant shows. Now, how do you do this? Read on, friends, and all your questions will be answered. If after reading through this article you still have questions on the process, contact us a yell at [email protected]. Partic... read more

2016 Hollywood Fringe Staff Openings

November 20, 2015 by Stacy Jones Hill

We're excited to announce that we are once again looking for additional team members for the Hollywood Fringe staff... read more

Theatre as a Uniter

February 09, 2008 by Ben Hill

In a recent conversation with Matt Wells of Need Theater, the topic of the uniting power of theatre emerged. This has been a passion of mine since I began theatre decades ago. My love and respect for the art form grew from the diversity of talent required to launch a successful piece of theatre. Directors, Producers, Designers, Ac... read more

SAN DIEGO THEATRE COMPANY PREMIERS WITH SAM SHEPARD’S EARLY ONE-ACT ROCK SHOW

June 01, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HUNGRY RIVER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SAM SHEPARD’S COWBOY MOUTH AT ... read more

Listen to the Second Town Hall

April 11, 2012 by Ben Hill

Thanks again to everyone who attended the Town Hall this week. For those of you who couldn’t make it, we have included the following audio track for your listening pleasure. We begin with about 80 minutes of information on marketing shows then move right into Q & A. Thanks to the staff and management of Theatre of Arts (the home of Fringe Central 2010) for hosting ... read more

Join us for the May Twitter Chat!

May 05, 2013 by Ben Hill

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the April Twitter Chat. We had a great turnout and an enlightening conversation. This month the chat will be held on Monday, May 20th, from 8 to 9 PM PDT. All you have to do to join the discussion is use the hashtag #HFF13. The chat will be moderated by the @HollywoodFringe... read more

Silken Veils Press Release

June 06, 2010

Pantea Productions, presents SILKEN VEILS, a theatrical exploration of women and family in the Middle East, conceived by Leila Ghaznavi with original music by Hamed Nikpay and Houman Pourmedhi. SILKEN VEILS will be performed at the Hollywood, Edinburgh and Chicago Fringe Festivals this summer... read more

Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette takes us on a trip to Harlem 1930's style

April 30, 2013

For immediate release: Ebony Cabaret joins lineup of Hollywood Fringe Festival! “Ebony Cabaret Adds Flair to L.A. Theatre” Kelly Hawkins /News4usonline “Perhaps the one thing that stands out most is the high-quality level of talent.” Jay Jackson/lajazz.com The minute you walk in the joint, you will be transported into a world of jazz, speakeasies, burlesqu... read more

Meet Development Director Vanessa Frey

May 11, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

Who are you, and what did you do to my socks? Oh sorry, those were your socks? I didn't realize, and they were the perfect size to make a pair of pants for the squirrel that sits outside my window. Sorry I guess, but not that sorry; squirrels need pants too, you know.  As to who I am? I'm Vanessa Frey, a Libra who thinks astrology is garbage and whose hobbies (besides makin... read more

New Awards Strategy

June 22, 2010 by Ben Hill

I mentioned in my last update that we are executing a mid-course correction in how we handle awards. If you are a participant and have stopped by the ye olde Fringe Central, I am sure you have heard me talk your ear off about this. Thanks to Mr. Gedaly Guberek for helping me do the original brainstorm on how to make these more fair and balanced. Here’s how we used to do it…... read more

Limousine, Midnight Blue Press Release

June 09, 2013

For Immediate Release The Porters of Hellsgate present Limousine, midnight blue A One-Man Show starring Jamey Hecht Produced by The Porters of Hellsgate In this year of the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination, Jamey Hecht presents a one-man, multimedia sight and sound show: Limousine, Midni... read more

Promo: The Sunny Side of the Street

January 21, 2010 by Ben Hill

This one was a lot of fun as we had the opportunity to work with some of our good friends in the LA arts world. Ken Peterson (our visibility director) had the brainstorm to feature some local artists in a dolly shot with Petrojvic Blasting Company featured at the start and end of the sequence. Our initial plan to film this on the streets of Hollywood was canned due to the freak occurrenc... read more

Tickets On Sale May 11

May 06, 2010 by Ben Hill

On May 11th, tickets go on sale for the first annual Hollywood Fringe Festival to coincide with the release and distribution of the 2010 Fringe Guide. The organization far exceeded its initial goal of 100 shows for the festival’s first year (June 17-27) with 176 registered projects and over 800 performances. The Fringe hosts musicals, theater, comedy, variety, dance, music, and more... read more

Testimonials

August 20, 2012 by Ben Hill

There are hundreds of theaters, galleries, and studios in Los Angeles. They are all disparate, not connected, and often expensive. Anyone can rent them, but an artist creating is on their own. It’s scary and often difficult. The Hollywood Fringe Festival doesn’t create opportunities by adding more space, but by adding inspiration. Here is a central event, with lots of others doing th... read more

James Domine's “TOMAHAWK” Questions Truth in Contemporary LA at Hollywood Fringe Fest 2012

June 07, 2012

Media Contact: Roberta Hoffman Email: [email protected] For Immediate Release THE COMPLEX/Fringe Festival Hollywood, CA – TOMAHAWK, a dark comedy by James Domine, is slated for multiple performances at the upcoming Hollywood Fringe Festival, opening June 8th, 2012. Featuring a dynamic ens... read more