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First Lady encourages Hollywood community to feature stories of US Soldiers and their families.

June 16, 2011

At a recent fundraising event, First Lady Michelle Obama pressed the Hollywood creative community to embrace the stories of US servicemen and women. “I would urge you to do what you do best: Be creative. Be funny. Be powerful. Move us. Move America to think differently about these families and our men and women who serve so graciously." she told an audience of 500 on June 14th at the Writer... 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

The Peoplehood present Jaisey Bates' "Real Time" at the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Festival

May 29, 2011

From June 12-25, as part of the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Festival, The Peoplehood present Jaisey Bates’ “Real Time”. Each “Real Time” performance is a world premiere celebrating what we share in common, beneath our ‘social skins.’ A unique combination of mini-plays, improvisation, spoken word and one-acts, “Real Time” integrates several languages, a... read more

Science Fair Musical Comedy THE MILFORD PROJECT To Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 02, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Science Fair Musical Comedy THE MILFORD PROJECT To Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival LOS ANGELES – Get out your baking soda volcanoes (you have ... read more

Solo show grappling with suicidal tendencies, love affairs, and a red tutu skirt debuts in Hollywood Fringe

May 10, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       CONTACT: Nikki Brown Email: [email protected]                                                            Phone:818.203.0260 Solo show grappling with suicidal tendencies, religion and a red tutu skirt debuts in Hollyw... read more

MARK TWAIN MUSICAL “VIRGINIA CITY” PREMIERES AT THE 2012 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

May 18, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: David Wisehart (310) 498-0677 [email protected] HOLLYWOOD May 18, 2012 – The Wisehart brothers will premiere their Mark Twain musical VIRGINIA CITY... read more

Queerdo - Setting the Record Straight a world premier at the 2012 Hollywood Fringe Festival

May 23, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT FOR THEATRE EDITORS, REVIEWERS, AND CALENDAR LISTINGS... read more

Los Angeles Premiere of a new Farce by Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives

June 05, 2012

Coeurage Theatre Company presents IS HE DEAD? What do you get when you combine Mark Twain and David Ives? “An elaborate madcap comedy that registers high on the mirth meter and reaches especially giddy comic heights!” – David Rooney, Variety. Coeurage Theatre Company brings the Twain-penned, Ives-adapted farce Is He Dead? to the stage right i... read more

Kan Mattoo to Succeed Ben Hill as Chairman of the Board

December 04, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

We're excited to announce that Kanchan Mattoo will succeed Festival Director Ben Hill as Chairman of the Board. Kan and Ben are both co-founders of the festival and Kan has served for many years on the board. He served as the Fringe Development Director for many years before retiring from staff.&nbs... read more

Review of "Babygirl": Sunday, 22 January, 2012

January 22, 2013

I have to confess that I realize now I would make a LOUSY critic, because I cannot detach myself from what I am writing about and I don’t think a good critic would take their personal baggage into reviewing a performance. I cannot help but get personally caught up in the moment and get swept away by the actions and bring ALL my goddam emo... read more

BEST OF HOLLYWOOD FRINGE: “HOME FREE” AND “ENDGAME” TEAM UP FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

July 29, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Wisehart (310) 498-0677 [email protected] HOLLYWOOD July 25, 2011 – Lanford Wilson’s “Home Free” and David Wisehart’s “Endgame” have been selected for Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival (... read more

Fringe Artistry by Gavin Worth

April 06, 2009 by Ben Hill

“Self Portrait” by Gavin Worth I’ve received a lot of questions about the source of our graphic design imagery – particularly, the name of the artist who created our mascots the ... read more

Fringe Marketing 101: Print Edition

April 11, 2025 by Rody Villegas

Hello Artists!  This June, we'll see over 350 show premieres in Hollywood at over 25 venues in LA and while everyone's been getting ready for their productions, the question of "How do I market my show?" may have entered your mind. Well, no fear! We'll touch on just some of the ways you can market your show in print media!  ... read more

Ryan is Lost - Hollywood Fringe Dark Comedy

June 05, 2013

WHAT: Hollywood Fringe Festival show Ryan is Lost WHEN: June 14/29 at 9:50pm and June 21/28 at 7:30pm WHERE: Theatre of NOTE CONTACT: Nathan Wellman – [email protected] – 606-923-9902 Sacred Fools Company Member Nathan Wellman’s t... read more

Remembering ARTBASH

January 12, 2009 by Ben Hill

Isabella Star with Monday Night Tease With over 30 volunteers, 70 performers, and hundreds of patrons: ARTBASH came to life on December 13, 2008. It was a cel... read more