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Why Los Angeles Needs a Fringe Festival...

February 09, 2009 by Ben Hill

It’s a simple question. There are plenty of arts festivals in Los Angeles: Theatre, Dance, Film, Music – some of them great. Why do we need a Fringe Festival, then? Here’s why… cultural distin... read more

Take Me To The Poorhouse "Spectacular from beginning to end!"

June 06, 2013

For Immediate Release June 6, 2013 Hollywood, CA The May 29 press preview night of Liz Femi’s Take Me To The Poorhouse had the audience buzzing: “…fun—pure and simple” “…[Liz Femi’s performance] is delightful and comical “…the artful direction of Jane Morris…is dynamic and truly theatrical”... read more

Listen to the Town Hall

March 03, 2011 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. It begins with a rousing introduction by Matthew Quinn of Theatre Asylum (our host venue for the evening), followed by about 35 mins of announcements, and 90 mins of Questions & Answers. Give ... read more

Buried Moon Productions Presents MisShapen @ 2013 Hollywood Fringe

June 18, 2013

Los Angeles, CA June 15, 2013—MisShapen makes its Hollywood Fringe debut at Theatre Asylum on June 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 30th. This original collaboration is a hilarious and touching new piece of theatre exploring distorted self-image and the modern world’s obsession over appearance. Follow us into this fast paced, heartfelt and strikingly absurd variety show WHAT... read more

THE TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES OF BARBIE AND G.I. JOE

April 15, 2014

Press/Media Contact: Anita J. Lee, 818.416.1628 or [email protected] The True Life Adventures of Barbie and G.I. Joe Written By Bill Ratner Starring Clay Wilcox & Bill Ratner Directed by Sydney Walsh Opens June 18th at The Complex, The Ruby Room. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:... read more

MOVING PARTS THEATRE PRESENTS PAGAN PLAY AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL JUNE 17-27, 2010

June 02, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOVING PARTS THEATRE PRESENTS PAGAN PLAY AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE... read more

How To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse- US Version in the Fringe

May 08, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Quinn [email protected] 415-336-0513 05/06/2013 Combined Artform & After Dark Entertainment present HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE AP... read more

The Life & Death of Bryan Burgess

July 27, 2010 by Ben Hill

With sadness and a profound sense of loss, we bid farewell to our friend and colleague Bryan Burgess: A Fringe co-founder, our sales director, the man running the bar and a great light in our world. Too soon we are all forced to say goodbye to someone who loved unconditionally and was unconditionally loved. As many of you know, the central Fringe team has been together for many years and... read more

The HFF17 Sponsored Awards are Here!

May 13, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

We are excited to announce this year's lineup of Sponsored Awards to be presented at the ... read more

'Marie Curie' performance to benefit childhood cancer treatment

March 07, 2012

Redlands Daily Facts ~ Mar. 8, 2012 The world premiere weekend of the new one-woman play “Marie Curie: Rogue Scientist” at Rialto Community Players will raise funds for the Cancer Treatment Unit at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. The number of lives touched by Madame Marie Curie’s achievements is incalculable. From her Nobel Prize-winning discovery of radium, to her inno... read more

Review - The West

February 06, 2012

Grow Up – Andrea Gibbs Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts If a comedian makes you laugh, they’ve done their job. But if you can relate to their anecdotes on a personal level, even better. Such is the case for the extremely likeable local funny girl Andrea Gibbs, who wasn’t afraid to share some of her most embarrassing moments at her recent Fringe World show, Grow... read more

Meet Fringe Central Master Electrician Kelley Finn

May 25, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

Hello! My name is Kelley and I’m a master electrician. More specifically, the master el... read more

Press Review

June 20, 2012

Paul Birchall – LA Weekly – GO! First time playwright Cal Barnes’s fierce drama – an auspicious theatrical debut — explores the sometimes vague difference between seeking redemption and living in denial. A young, kindly intentioned preacher (Brett Colbeth) counsels a troubled young woman (Gowrie Hayden), and, while at first he can’t understand her inexpl... read more

Simon Coronel presents Manipulations at The Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 25, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simon Coronel is one of Australia’s most skilled and innovative Sleight Of Hand Artists. His unique and engaging performances have captivated audiences around the world and in 2009, he became the fourth Australian to win an award at the FISM World Championshi... read more

A Brief History of Hollywood

September 22, 2008 by Ben Hill

Most articles written on the history of Hollywood tell tale of the burgeoning movie industry of the golden age and the “idea” that is Hollywood: Entertainment capital of the world. Hollywood is truly one of the major brands of the world, and its “logo” is probably recognizable by more citizens of the Earth than the facade of the White House. Once you begin to peel back t... read more