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COVID-19 Safety Pack

April 27, 2021 by Lois Neville

Last update 6/18/21* *Please note this is a living document, subject to change at any time.Today we announced our pivot to a hybrid model festival! Read all about it here.  HFF21 COVID-19 Safety Pack How to Fringe safely during a global pandemic We encourage all participants to hon... read more

The Opening Party

June 15, 2011 by Ben Hill

The Opening Night Party begins at 9:00pm on Wednesday, June 15 at Fringe Central (ArtWorks Theatre & Studios, 6569 Santa Monica Blvd.), the central box office and hub of the festival. Tickets are in the form of a Fringe Button with a suggested donation of $5. They are available at the Fringe Central Box Office upon arrival. Hosted by Fringe Special Prog... read more

Introducing "Fringe Family"

February 09, 2011 by Ben Hill

Ah, Fringes. Home to all things experimental, emerging, unplanned, and subversive. Excellent stuff for the adventurous audience member with a touch of soulful revolution in their heart. But where do families fit into the mix? Rather snugly, actually. We are excited to introduce our brand new Fringe Family Program to th... read more

Meet the Staff: Gavin Worth

March 18, 2011 by Ben Hill

And now a welcome letter from our eternally gifted Fringe Art Director Gavin Worth… __ Hi Fringers! Picture this: San Francisco, 2007. It was a freezing cold night in the dead of winter. A lonesome saxophone plays somewhere in the distance. A poor (yet ruggedly handsome) artist sits at his drafting table working fur... read more

About the Company

November 01, 2009 by Ben Hill

THE COMPANY The company behind the Hollywood Fringe Festival was founded in January 2005 with a singular mission: Produce new and provocative works by undiscovered artists for benefit of the community. Our inaugural production was The Hatchery Festival in Washington DC. Its mission to introduce new works was widely received as a critical injection of vigor into the community&rs... read more

Reviews for ACTOR UNDER FIRE

April 01, 2011

Written by Robert Machray Published December 07, 2008 Part of StageMagePart of StageMage The wonderful actor James Gleason has written a one-person play about his experiences during Vietnam. It took him 38 years, but the result is an engaging study of what happens when art and war interconnect. Gleason traces his early life when he was trying to decide what to do about b... read more

2017 Hollywood Fringe Town Hall & Workshop Series Schedule

January 12, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

If you are considering participating in the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, we urge you to attend our free Town Hall & Workshop series (especially if this is your first HFF). The Town Halls, led by Festival Director Ben Hill, cover everything you need to know to produce a successful Fringe show. The Workshops, moderated by Outreach Director Meghan McCauley, are&nbs... 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

New Venue: Hudson Theatres

March 02, 2010 by Ben Hill

We are proud to announce the addition of another Theatre Row powerhouse to the Fringe Festival: The Hudson Theatres on Santa Monica blvd. in Hollywood. These are beautiful theatrical spaces adjacent to a cafe (Cafe Muse) and a coffee bar. Make sure to check out the spaces tab on their venue page to learn about the slots available ... read more

Umwelt Theatre Collective Presents The God of Carnage

May 24, 2013

What happens what two sets of unruly parents meet up to discuss the boisterous behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate over coffee and pastries about the finer points of child rearing and society, or a rowdy and chaotic hour of name calling, drinking, blow drying and purse throwing, among other things? Umwelt Theatre Collective presents Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning mod... read more

DCA & Fringe to Present L.A. Theatre Panel on June 24

April 26, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the ... read more

Three November Events to Prep for HFF20

November 12, 2019 by Ben Hill

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Meet Fringe Central Scenic Designer David Offner

June 19, 2017 by Stacy Jones Hill

For the past three years, I have taken an almost empty space, and turned it into a place for socializing, drinking, networking and anything in between. Hi, I am David Offner, and I am the scenic designer for Fringe Central. ... read more

BASICALLY TOGETHER

April 23, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bitchin Productions Presents… BASICALLY TOGETHER Come enjoy a night of one-acts delving into the different stages of different relationships. Basically Together is here to serve the peeping Tom in all of us. It’s everyth... read more

Actors Circle Ensemble presents: "The Experiment"

May 25, 2013

Los Angeles — Actors Circle Ensemble (ACE) presents “The Experiment” by Melanie Wehrmacher., directed by Tamiko Washington (Artistic Director of ACE) featuring its newest ensemble member, Alexa Giuffre, and Sean Burgos. This production will perform at the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival at the Theatre Asylum. Opening night is on Friday, J... read more