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The Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 07, 2010

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL Featuring new and experimental work by hundreds of artists PREMIERES JUNE 17-27, 2010 "(Hollywood Fringe) envisions a model in which Los Angeles theatre succeeds without having to be a feeding ground for New York." -Steve Julian, LAStageBlog "Hollywood… might prove...

Announcing the Fringe Fundraiser Bash

May 31, 2010

an evening full of entertainment to benefit the inaugural fringe festival With just over three weeks before its first festival, the Hollywood Fringe Festival invites Los Angelenos to its Fundraiser Bash on Thursday, June 3rd at The Three Clubs in Hollywood (1123 N. Vine St.). The event will...

Fringe Festival Tickets Available May 11

May 31, 2010

inaugural festival hosts 176 shows and over 800 performances 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 festiva...

Participant Press

Elevator

June 24, 2010

Press Contact: Michelle Kaufer michellekaufer@gmail.com 323-377-7360 AN 11:11 EXPERIMENT presents the West Coast Premier of ELEVATOR Written and Directed by Michael Leoni. Hudson Guild Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, 90038 Thursday June 17, 8pm Saturday June 19, 3pm Sund...

Press Release: EENIE MEANIE

June 16, 2010

The Open Fist Theatre Company in association with Say Tiger Productions presents EENIE MEANIE As part of the 1st Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival June 21 at 7:30 pm, June 22 at 9:15 pm, June 27 at 4 pm The Open Fist Theatre 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038 Tickets: $15. ...

Press Release: The WRONG Show

June 15, 2010

Racism. Fisting. Nazis. Good, Clean American Fun! Now in it’s third year, The WRONG Show is a socio-politcal mix of burlesque, live music, comedy and novelty acts—-this is not your grandfather’s variety show. Featuring the Cultural Appropriation Chorus Line, “Fistin’ by the Pool...

Press Release: "Betty"

June 15, 2010

Press Contact- Shelby Bond 323 559-3434 For Immediate Release What: “Betty” The story & songs of Paramount’s #1 star in the ‘40s, Betty Hutton Where: Part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival When: June 17-27, 2010. Web: www.hollywoodfringe.org for details and online ticket sales. ...

2manSho in Association with Hollywood Fringe Festival present "Ain't We Got Fun"

June 13, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT FOR THEATRE EDITORS AND REVIEWERS AND CALENDAR LISTINGS 2MANSHO IN ASSOCIATION WITH HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL PRESENT... AIN’T WE GOT FUN Written by Ben Hensley & Michael Montiel Directed by Lindsay Martin & Ben Hensley Limited Engagement opens F...

Magnum Opus Theatre goes to the Fringe

June 12, 2010


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20th, 2010 Sacred Fools Theater Press / Media Contact: Julia Griswold 213-235-8944 SFPublicity@sacredfools.org WHAT: Magnum Opus Theatre Presents: Surf Dogs Unite! WHO: Directed by: Jonas Oppenheim ...

“T-O-T-A-L-L-Y!” JOINS HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL: One-Woman Show Written and Performed by Kimleigh Smith and Directed by Paula Killen Opens at Theater of Note, June 17 – 27, 2010

June 11, 2010

Los Angeles, CA/June 11, 2010/positivePR – Actress Kimleigh Smith announced today with Director Paula Killen that their production of Smith’s one-woman show, “T-O-T-A-L-L-Y!” will be featured at the 2010 Hollywood Fringe Festival in Hollywood, CA, June 17 - 27. Smith recently performed her s...

Ecdysis: A Dance

June 10, 2010

Ecdysis is the process by which a snake sheds skin--rightfully expressed through dance, music, lights and color. When she was young, innocent and oblivious, the first impression love made on her was a sweet one. And every chapter since leaves it’s own unique, cherished mark on her, at times ...

THE NUTZ 'CRACK' HISTORY

June 10, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jaimyon Parker Phone: 323.404.7832 Email: jaimyon@jaimyon.com Website: www.crackDnutz.com Hollywood, CA - June 10, 2010 - The Crack’d Nutz, a sketch comedy troupe, will secure a place in history this month as they participate in the world’s largest art...

Hollywood Fringe To Get "Comedogenic"

June 09, 2010

CHICAGO (June 10, 2010) - Promising "gorgeous racism, Jesus-fearing misogyny, gay regret, and a French horn," comedian Paul Thomas is proud to present his solo sketch comedy show "Paul Thomas: Comedogenic" as part of the first Hollywood Fringe Festival. Performances will be Sunday, June 20 at 7:00 p...

"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 dir...

Can't You Hear Me Knockin? A ride you won't regret...

June 09, 2010

Masterfully directed by renowned stage director, Tony Abatemarco. Miss Randles titillates and tempts you to delve into the past, discover the future and explore the places you’ve avoided going. Knockin’ is a stylistic and sensual account of an insatiable woman’s journey to change the hand d...

STAGED READING OF HAIGHT THE MUSICAL

June 09, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Wendell Nelson Cell Phone: 909 263-6396 Email: musficta@earthlink.net http://www.haightthemusical.com STAGED READING OF HAIGHT THE MUSICAL A Rock Music Drama And Part Of The Hollywood Fringe Festival June 9,...

The Path to a Meaningful Connection in LA? Phoebe Neidhardt, lost beyond all GPS range, leads the way at the Hollywood DMV.

June 09, 2010

Your cell phones, lap tops, Kindles, and paperbacks can’t keep you safe forever…Break out of your bubble and surrender to the surreal silliness of Phoebe Neidhardt’s seamless transformation into a virtual cast of LA’s most bizarre, tenderly misguided, and desperately hopeful characters. Beli...

DEFENDING AGAINST EROS: THREE ONE ACT PLAYS RECEIVES WORLD PREMIERE AT THE FIRST ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

June 09, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2010 Media Contact: Gwendolyn Dreyer gwendolyndreyer@hotmail.com DEFENDING AGAINST EROS: THREE ONE ACT PLAYS RECEIVES WORLD PREMIERE AT THE FIRST ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL Hollywood, CA (June 9, 2010) – Polymanus Productions presents the world prem...

The Stories of Cesar Chavez

June 08, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Denise Leader Stoeber PHONE NUMBER:(310)993-0298 Fred Blanco and The Hollywood Fringe PROUDLY PRESENT The Stories of Cesar Chavez Running Time: 60 minutes/contains strong language BEST PERFORMANCE winner, 2009 London Fringe Festival "Blanco Takes us ...

“LOVE, SEX, & VIOLENCE TOO” WORLD PREMIERE AT THE FLIGHT THEATER/COMPLEX IN HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 20

June 08, 2010

Orpheum Theater Corp. 11606 Kling Street Valley Village, CA 91602 818 762 3336 e-mail: filmoffice@sbcglobal.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press/media contact: Pavel Cerny, (818-762 3336) “LOVE, SEX, & VIOLENCE TOO” WORLD PREMIERE AT THE FLIGHT THEATER/COMPLEX IN HOLLYWOOD ON JUNE 20 ...

GWWBK Press Release

June 08, 2010

Press/Media: Contact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners May 14, 2010 (818) 342-4319 Absolute Theatre and Full Circle Theatrics presents The WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION… THE GIRL WHO WOULD BE KING …A Gender Bending Modern Day Fairy Tale Written by Jan O’Conno...

"...Life With the Weismans"

June 08, 2010

"Life with the Weismans" is a madcap one woman show with all true stories set like a sitcom. Come experience the life of Diane and Scratch. They're the "not wrapped too tight" Weisman family! Diane and Scratch won their wedding after LA voted for them to get married via satellite live on Valentin...

BEANS! At the 1st Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 08, 2010

BEANS! Is a half-improvised/half-scripted two-woman show starring Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund. BEANS! performs monthly to packed houses at iO West in Hollywood and the Westside Comedy Theatre in Santa Monica. Hollywood, CA June 7, 2010 -- Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund are starring in “BEANS...

Second City Chicago alumni- FrankenMatt in the Hollywood Fringe Festival: Three Shows Only!!

June 08, 2010

(Los Angeles) – The Hollywood Fringe Festival and The Second City is proud to present FrankenMatt starring Frank Caeti and Matthew Craig for three nights on Thursday June 17, Friday June 18, and Saturday June 19 at 8:30pm. All shows are at The Second City, 6560 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd floor, Los Ange...

My Penis -- in and out of Trouble, Best in Fringe at New York Fringe

June 08, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2010 contact: (888) 654-6436, asacre@earthlink.net “My Penis – in and out of Trouble” Written and performed by Antonio Sacre Directed by Paul Stein For tickets and information: www.hollywoodfringe.org, (866) 811-4111 At Theatre Asylum 6320 Santa Monica B...

55 MINUTES OF SEX, DRUGS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

June 08, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: HOWARD LIEBERMAN hlieberman@lieberman-nelson.com 612-382-5200 Smoke ‘em! Drink ‘em! Shoot ‘em up! You choose one of the 20 “naughty bits” and nervous making topics and we tell fast, funny, emotionally honest stori...

"A THEATRE EXPERIENCE"

June 08, 2010

Face the City 4960 Slickrock Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80923 Jesse Wilson (719)216-8390 e-mail: jessekwilson@gmail.com ...

Lily Spottiswoode’s beloved grandfather, JACK PALANCE, was one of a kind. Find out just what kind in this funny and poignant SOLO SHOW.

June 08, 2010

Lily Spottiswoode stars in the West Coast premiere of her one-woman show,The Meanest Guy That Ever Lived. Written and performed by Lily in the spring of 2009 at Brown University, this 55-minute show depicts the final days of her grandfather's life as he lies dying at home in California. Lily play...

ONE FRAGILISTIC NIGHT ONLY! Do you know very much about Mary? Mary Poppins is a BUTTERFLY...the Mysteries of Her Universe, connected at last...

June 07, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/7/10 Strange Vista, Pod 36 and Entertainment MAX present... Mary Poppins is a BUTTERFLY A world premier of a solo work for the Hollywood Fringe Festival Directed by Jeff G. Peters Written and Performed by Suzan Averitt Do you know very much about Mary? Scrat...

Rogue Artists previews latest, 'HYPERBOLE: origins', at Hollywood Fringe

June 07, 2010

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact (for media only): Lucy Pollak (818) 887-1499 lucy@lucypr.com Two workshop performances of Rogue Artists Ensemble's latest "hyper-theatrical" endeavor HYPERBOLE: origins June 20 @ 4 pm & 8 pm WHAT: HYPERBOLE: origins - Two workshop performanc...

Back To Babylon- From Off-Broadway to The Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 07, 2010

For Immediate Release Contact: Kara Walker 561/670-9658 email: kara@artsite.org BACK TO BABYLON GOES FROM OFF-BROADWAY TO THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL West Palm Beach, FL – May 19, 2010 ...

Pink Champagne

June 07, 2010

FREAKSTAR ENTERTAINMENT & ELEPHANT STAGES PRESENT: THE WORLD PREMIERE OF DYLAN JONES’ CABARET EXTRAVAGANZA “PINK CHAMPAGNE” AT THE LILLIAN THEATRE IN HOLLYWOOD Los Angeles, CA (June 1, 2010) Freakstar Entertainment and Elephant Stages present PINK CHAMPAGNE. The delicious Dylan J...

New Australian play premieres at the 1st annual Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 07, 2010

All that glitters is not gold. Things are not what they seem. There’s a dark secret lurking in Trav’s past that’s kept him separated from his twin sister Jem for 10 years. Some things are best left behind. presents an Honest Thieves theatre production of By Sarah Doyle With Rus...

Pulitzer Prize-nominated show caps 1st Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 07, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hollywood — June 7, 2010 The 1st Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival will host two performances of “NOW THAT SHE’S GONE,” the acclaimed solo theater piece written and performed by Pasadena Weekly columnist, Huffington Post commentator and author of Beauty Bites Beast El...

In a Fight with the Bullies, You Want This Woman on Your Side

June 07, 2010

News Release For Immediate Release: June 6, 2010 Kill Date: June 22, 2010 Contact: Therese Diekhans Tel: 206-251-2087 E-mail: tdiekhans@comcast.net Seattle, WA In a Fight With the Bullies, You Want This Woman on Your Side. Therese Diekhans (member AEA) as Mother Mary Harris Jones in The ...

See what's happening "On the Blvd."!

June 07, 2010

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Susan Burns’s one-man play “On the Blvd.” opens June 17th as part of the 1st annual Hollywood Fringe Festival Hollywood, CA – “On the Blvd.” is a one act, one-man play starring Matt DeNoto. In forty minutes, DeNoto creates four different charact...

ECHO PARK’S ESCALATOR HILL, 5 PIECE AMERICANA INDIE ROCK BAND SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT THE FIRST ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL JUNE 17 AND JUNE 19, 2010

June 07, 2010

June 7, 2010—Escalator Hill, 5 piece Americana Indie Rock band from Echo Park is scheduled to perform at the first annual Hollywood Fringe Festival Thursday, June 17th from 11 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Paul Gleason Theater and Saturday, June 19th from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Egyptian Theater Outdoor...

Antidote to Riverdance hits Hollywood

June 07, 2010

ANTIDOTE TO RIVERDANCE HITS HOLLYWOOD FRINGE PRESS RELEASE: June 6, 2010 The Bad Arm – Confessions of a Dodgy Irish Dancer - a one-woman comedy with Irish Dance - written and performed by Máire Clerkin, directed by Dan O’Connor, hits Theatre Asylum Lab for six performances in the Hollywood F...

For immediate release: "feeling sorry for roman POLANSKI"

June 07, 2010

Sideway Theater Company and TACO Dog Productions This summer, TACO Dog Productions and Sideway Theater Company are joining forces to present feeling sorry for roman POLANSKI at Theatre Asylum, part of the inaugural Hollywood Fringe 2010. Singing telegram delivery man Bink Waverly and his wife ...

Lambeth Sterling’s Brutally Honest Attempt to Get Off This Planet by Making a Contribution to Humanity

June 07, 2010

June 7, 2010 - For Immediate Release
“Love & Sex in the Earth’s Spin Cycle”
A One Woman Show, Written and Performed by Lambeth Sterling
A comedic one woman show on dating, marriage and the film “The Secret.” This show is designed to save theatergoers thousands of do...

The Poxy Boggards to rock the Green Room Cafe!

June 07, 2010

Come experience the world-famous Poxy Boggards when they occupy two nights at the Green Room Cafe (6756 Hollywood Boulevard, adjacent to the Musician's Institute) on Friday June 25 and Saturday June 26. 8pm both nights. Tickets are free. Known as the Drinking Group With a Singing Problem, the Poxy Bo...

Rehab! The Musical Come to Mama .

June 07, 2010

PRESS GETS IN FREE! FREE ADMISSION FOR PRESS. This is the World Premiere of "Rehab! The Musical", so we have no actual performance photos BUT we have included a few rehearsal photos and videos Whoopdeedoo. PLEASE CONTACT HELENE UDY AT (323) 687-0919 TO REQUEST A HARD COPY PRESS PACKET OR TO RESE...

Briana Hansen brings her dynamic one-woman show “Femoir” to iO West for Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 07, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Hoggatt- 937.725.7247- kevinhoggatt@yahoo.com Chicago, IL - “Femoir,” a one-woman show created and produced by Chicago-based comedian and actress Briana Hansen, will be making its West Coast debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. In...

NY Times Critics Pick - Basic Training at Comedy Sportz Theatre

June 07, 2010

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Demand PR, David Elzer elzerd@aol.com WHO: Kahlil Ashanti makes his triumphant return to the Los Angeles stage after premiering his show at the Second Stage Theatre in Oct 2004 and subsequently touring to sold-out audiences around the world. WHAT: Basic Training, t...

“BURTON, TAYLOR MADE FOR HOLLYWOOD”

June 07, 2010

"I was put on this earth to raise sheer hell" Richard Burton “A Masterful performance” British theatre guide "Fantastic, the whole audience was in the palm of his hand from beginning to end”***** Edinburgh Guide “Charming, elegant one-man show which struggles to remove itself from th...

FAST-RISING LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANIES CATCH ME BIRD AND INVERTIGO DANCE THEATRE JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT “YIELD TO WHIM”

June 06, 2010

WHO: Contemporary dance companies Invertigo Dance Theatre and Catch Me Bird WHAT: “YIELD TO WHIM” performances at The Hollywood Fringe Festival WHERE: International Dance Academy, 6755 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 *Validated parking at the Hollywood & Highland Lot* WHEN: Saturd...

BARBARA COLE’S ONE WOMAN SHOW, ABOUT THE C WORD: CHANGE

June 06, 2010

SURVIVING CHRYSALIS is a one-woman show about pivotal turning points in a woman’s life, from becoming a new mom to losing a soul mate. Cole’s autobiographical story is all at once soulful, hysterical, and steamy; inspiring women off all ages to spread their wings and fly. Chrysalis Production...

"Bad Connections?" performed by Paul Cosentino

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New York actor Paul Cosentino brings his solo show BAD CONNECTIONS? to the Hollywood Fringe Festival June 18-27, 2010 Full performance schedule at www.badconnections.info This new 90-minute play by New York playwright Michael Levesque explores the philosophical premise...

WHERE DO THEATER and MUSIC FADE to BLUES?

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHERE DO THEATER and MUSIC FADE to BLUES? The Hollywood Fringe Festival kicks off with three short plays and live music that capture themes from ‘the Blues’ LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2010 — When is it good to ‘feel Blue?’ When doing so involves a night of li...

Comedy Gets An Extreme Makeover !!!

June 06, 2010

In an era where our funny men and women are increasingly looking and sounding the same...true originals are hard to find. Mark White The Goth Comedian is one of those originals, a performer who dares to wear goth makeup and dress in all black, and get huge laughs with all kinds of crowds. In addi...

“OMG, SHE KILLED HER KIDS…"

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 7, 2010 Michael Burke, contact 615 481 4420 paperstrangerspg@gmail.com “OMG, SHE KILLED HER KIDS…” PAPERSTRANGERS PERFORMANCE GROUP PRESENTS AWARD-WINNING “MEDEA” FOR THE 2010 HOLLYWOOD ...

"Eat, Pray, Laugh!" Kicks Spiritual Butt

June 06, 2010

The Hollywood Fringe Festival Presents Eat, Pray, Laugh! Jewish princess seeks Indian guru for one life stand in Alicia Dattner’s new solo show. June 24-27, 2010 "Goofy, messy, and fun!" Pick of the Week -SF Weekly "Sold Out Show Award" -SF Fringe Festival 2009 "What's Hot Pick of the W...

Come and be dressed at Presque Pret a Porter!

June 06, 2010

Presque Prêt a Porter: Join the repurposed revolution! Live draping and clothing creation using recycled and re-purposed clothing and fabric- taped and draped on YOU by a skilled costumier, A. Laura Brody. Improvised aural explosions by the dynamic duo of David O and Ameenah Kaplan, joined by ma...

Bollywood comes to the Hollywood Fringe

June 06, 2010

For Immediate Release : May 18, 2010 After touring to New York, Mexico and across Canada, Cara Yeates is proud to present Bye Bye Bombay as part of the first Hollywood Fringe Festival. “I went to India to write a play. I didn’t expect to start working in Bollywood” says writer and perf...

Pot! The Musical

June 06, 2010

PHILIP SOKOLOFF Publicity for the theatre P.O. Box 94387 Pasadena, CA 91109-4387 (626) 683-9205 fax (626) 683-9172 e-mail: showbizphil@sbcglobal.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2010 Press/media contact: Philip Sokoloff, (626) 683-9205 “POT! THE MUSICAL,” A RIGHTEOUS HIT, RETURN...

Ten West in THE UNDERSTUDIES

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Jon Monastero PHONE NUMBER: 310.486.5399 Ten West with Theatre of NOTE & the Hollywood Fringe Festival PROUDLY PRESENTS Ten West in THE UNDERSTUDIES "… a wacky Dadaist trip.... all very goofy, giddy, funny and executed with infectious charm....

THE FANTASTICKS returns to Hollywood in its 50th Year!

June 06, 2010

theTRIBE Productions is bringing this laugh-out-loud musical, now in its 50th year, to Hollywood from June 4th through July 11th...and you don't want to miss it. Applauded as "deliciously self-aware" and "the perfect musical," THE FANTASTICKS is an honest and captivating show, showing you how to l...

Christmas Comes Early To Hollywood Fringe

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Les Kurkendaal The Adventures of Les Kurkendaal (323)610-1440 kurkendaalstravels@yahoo.com CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY TO HOLLYWOOD FRINGE Hollywood , Ca, 5/20/2010 Come and see the show that was given an A+ by the Cincinnati City Beat. Los Angeles based ...

Sex, Drugs, and Rabbi's Ex-Wife Gone Wild

June 06, 2010

Hilarious One-Woman Show about Never Giving Up On Your Dreams Henrietta, stand-up comic, daughter of Holocaust survivors, and ex-wife of a rabbi, wrote and stars in Please Love Me, a one-woman quirky comic romp. Henrietta goes after her show biz dreams while working as a dominatrix and falling...

A comedic cage match pitting race against class.

June 06, 2010

For Immediate Release: That’s funny. You didn’t sound black on the phone. at the Hollywood Fringe Festival A comedic cage match pitting race against class. Media Contact: Jacquetta Szathmari jacquettas@gmail.com Hollywood, CA (June 6, 2010): NYC-based comedian and screenwriter Jacquet...

A Picnic at the Asylum: A Comic-tragedy written and performed by Angela Neff

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Angela Neff PHONE: 415-518-3140 (Call me for COMPS!) EMAIL: picnicsattheasylum@gmail.com —Dedicated to all of those who have struggled with mental illness, their own & others. Editors Pick: Phoenix Fringe Festival "Picnic’s is humorous, intensely powerful ...

Chicago Comedy in L.A.!

June 06, 2010

Existential Crises in Hollywood What’s your idea of heaven? Is it possible for it to be a disappointment? Do you “really” want to know what your past lives were? In Existential Crises, Chicago actors Mike Cherry and Matt Peterson (Second City, I.O. trained, respectively) delve into the deep,...

US Premiere of Award-Winning Show!

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA INQUIRIES Erin Parks 818-307-9508 wasiftheatre@aol.com WASIF Productions presents BONNIE IN BRIGHTON US Premi...

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. For d...

“THE BIRTHDAY BOYS” – A military drama unlike any other!

June 06, 2010

A Full Length Play by Aaron Kozak DATE: 06/06/10 RELEASE DATE: Immediate Release After being captured inside the Green Zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom, three U.S. marines are left to ponder their uncertain futures in an isolated warehouse. A story of honor and redemption, “The Birthday B...

Delilah Dix and her Bag of Tricks

June 06, 2010

For Immediate Release – Press Release May 27th 2010 Delilah Dix and Her Bag of Tricks – Hollywood Hollywood Fringe Festival Written and performed by Amy Albert Directed by Peter Michael Marino / Produced by ETC Productions Venue: Second City Studio Date/Time: Friday June 18th...

World Premiere from New York's Boldest Young Theatre

June 06, 2010

Page 121 Productions Present HIS MINUTE HAND The Time and Your Life Written & Directed by Stephen Kaliski Starring Lloyd Mulvey (Rip Lamplight) Rebecca Newman (Hilda Lamplight) Christopher Salazar (Charles Gawking) Nancy Noto (Penelope Gawking) From acclaimed New York company Page 121 Pro...

They Call Me Mister Fry - Returns to Los Angeles

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Peter Travis/Suzan Murphy @ 310-927-4536, sewandsew92@yahoo.com THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL Proudly Presents “TH...

The Rendezvous starring the Luscious Ladies of Cherry Boom Boom

June 06, 2010

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Shana Sosin (323) 202-6288 shanasosin@gmail.com The Rendezous starring Cherry Boom Boom “… hotter than tamales and sweeter than sugar…” - Tim Robbins Sex, Love, Rock 'n' Roll HOLLYWOOD, CA - April 26, 2010 - Sex, love a...

“INVISIBLE” TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Debra De Liso/323.972.9665 debradeliso@sbcglobal.net “INVISIBLE” TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL Anya Warburg to Take the Stage for Unique Solo Performance At The Dorie Theatre – June 18, 19 & 20 LOS ANGELE...

4 Clowns: Press Release

June 06, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hollywood, June 4, 2010 Alive Theatre presents... 4 Clowns conceived and directed by Jeremy Aluma for the Hollywood Fringe Festival “Perhaps I know best why it is man alone who laughs; he alone suffers so deeply that he had to invent laughter”. ~ Friedrich N...

The Funeral Crasher - Hollywood Fringe 2010

June 05, 2010

MC2 Productions Present THE FUNERAL CRASHER Written and performed by Stacy Mayer Dramaturgy by Kevin Allison of MTV’s The State “Sex and the City meets Six Feet Under.” – Backstage “She’s Hilarious!” – Variety Fresh off her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, New York ...

LA Lights Fire

June 05, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT FOR THEATRE EDITORS, REVIEWERS, AND CALENDAR LISTINGS June 5, 2010 Press Contact: Gedaly Guberek gedaly@coeuragetheatre.com (760)487-8642 Coeurage Theatre Company Presents LA Lights Fire by Eric Czuleger Starring Joe Calarco Produced as part o...

HEAD OVER HEELS comes to the Hollywood Fringe

June 05, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT FOR THEATRE EDITORS, REVIEWERS, AND CALENDAR LISTINGS June 5, 2010 Press Contact: Gedaly Guberek gedaly@coeuragetheatre.com (760)487-8642 Coeurage Theatre Company Presents Head Over Heels by Eric Czuleger Directed by Kirsten Kuiken Produced as...

Talking to the Klan about Obama - "Isn't Jesus Mixed-Race?"

June 05, 2010

Many people will never forget where they were, the night Barack Obama was elected President. Comedian Abie Philbin Bowman certainly won't... He was interviewing the Ku Klux Klan, live on radio. Bowman was hosting the election coverage on a small, Irish radio station. "We had one researcher, no bu...

"Al Qaeda Fights Global Warming"

June 05, 2010

HOLLYWOOD SHOW PORTRAYS JESUS AS A PRISONER AT GUANTANAMO A performer at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival claims that Al Qaeda reduces carbon emissions. Irish comedian Abie Philbin Bowman is the writer and performer of three Fringe shows, including Eco-Friendly Jihad. He argues t...

Jesus Stopped at the Border

June 05, 2010

Would Jesus Christ get through US immigration? According to Irish comedian, Abie Philbin Bowman, the Son of God wouldn't stand a chance. "Jesus is a bearded, Middle-Eastern guy, who is ready to die as a martyr. Anyone matching that description today would be sent to Guantánamo Bay." Bowman wr...

The Comedy Bin Laden Took Seriously

June 05, 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...

"Al Qaeda Fights Global Warming"

June 05, 2010

HOLLYWOOD SHOW PORTRAYS JESUS AS A PRISONER AT GUANTANAMO... A performer at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival claims that Al Qaeda reduces carbon emissions. Irish comedian Abie Philbin Bowman is the writer and performer of three Fringe shows, including Eco-Friendly Jihad. He argue...

Calling All Out-of-Work Actors

June 05, 2010

Out-of-work actors are a Hollywood cliche. Now a stranger is riding into town, offering hope. Could writing a one-person show lead to your own happy ending? Abie Philbin Bowman is the writer and performer of the most successful Irish one-man comedy show of the decade. His debut, ‘Jesus: The ...

"Al Qaeda Fights Global Warming" (3 shows by Fringe's Busiest Comic)

June 05, 2010

HOLLYWOOD SHOW PORTRAYS JESUS AS A PRISONER AT GUANTANAMO... A performer at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival claims that Al Qaeda reduces carbon emissions. Irish comedian Abie Philbin Bowman is the writer and performer of three Fringe shows, including Eco-Friendly Jihad. He argue...

"Al Qaeda Fights Global Warming"

June 05, 2010

HOLLYWOOD SHOW PORTRAYS JESUS AS A PRISONER AT GUANTANAMO... A performer at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival claims that Al Qaeda reduces carbon emissions. Irish comedian Abie Philbin Bowman is the writer and performer of three Fringe shows, including Eco-Friendly Jihad. He argue...

MOVING ARTS INVITES YOU ON AN OUTRAGEOUS JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF ASAP FABLES.

June 04, 2010

(LOS ANGELES, CA) – Moving Arts invites you to experience five original and absurdly impossible new stories certain to be fun and fantastic. Moving Arts, as part of The Hollywood Fringe Festival, will be presenting their new, site-specific creation, “ASAP Fables” on Saturday, June 19, 2010...

Happy Birthday, Mom - Press Release

June 04, 2010

Sex. Race. Age. Family dysfunction. These themes and more drive Meghan Gambling’s irreverent and blush-worthy new play HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM. In HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM Olivia flies home from college to surprise her mother on her 55th birthday, only to find her clad in leather, waiting for a young man...

MooNiE and Broon: Foolish Mortals

June 03, 2010

PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE MooNiE and Broon: Foolish Mortals MooNiE and Broon present a comedy-variety experience that blends spontaneous and outrageous comedy with feats of physical and mental manipulation of objects, audience and energy.  The two performers met while w...

Mission of Flowers - Press Release - Click http://www.missionofflowers.com/mediaroom.html ................. for more information, photos, reviews etc

June 03, 2010

CW Productions and Animax Film Present An enthralling true story of love, intrigue, adventure and loneliness, the hit of the Adelaide Fringe receives its US premiere at the Hollywood Fringe, June 17-27 (not 22nd). Thirteenth April, Nineteen Thirty-three and Bill Lancaster, one of Australia's forem...

Seven Strangers. One Elevator. Who are you behind closed doors?

June 03, 2010

AN 11:11 EXPERIMENT presents the West Coast Premier of ELEVATOR Written and Directed by Michael Leoni. Hudson Guild Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, 90038 Thursday June 17, 8pm Saturday June 19, 3pm Sunday June 20, 3pm Friday June 25, 10:30pm Saturday June 26, 3pm Sunday J...

WORLD PREMIERE of "Jeb & Jeremiah: Alive in 2010!!!!!" an original musical comedy

June 03, 2010

Media Contact: david.janove@gmail.com (David Janove) Jeb & Jeremiah: Alive in 2010!!!!! Somewhere in the Valley, CA (June 3, 2010) “Jeb & Jeremiah: Alive in 2010!!!!!” is about a time traveling silent comedy duo from the 1920s. Jeb and Jeremiah make adventure films for a living, but find th...

Phil the Void; With Press Releases!

June 03, 2010

PRESS CONTACT: ANITA LEE / (818) 416.1628 or anitaleeagain@yahoo.com OR NOELLE DARLING / (562) 221-3135 or DarlingNoelle@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TRANSPARENT PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS PHIL VAN HEST'S PHIL THE VOID: THE GREAT BRAIN ROBBERY THE ANDY DICK BLACK BOX THEATE...

That Great & Dreadful Day-Tall Tales From The American Swamp Showcased at Hollywood Fringe Central/Stella Adler & Comedy Sportz

June 03, 2010

June 1, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hollywood, CA Opening 1st Hollywood Fringe Festival at Fringe Central (Theatre of Art) June 18-20, then Stella Alder Theatre June 21 & 24 8pm, finally Comedy Sportz June 26-27. The Black Tongued Bells & Jack E. Curenton Presents: “That Great and Dreadful D...

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...

PSITTACUS PRODUCTIONS announces “A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT” at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 03, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (June 3, 2010) PSITTACUS PRODUCTIONS announces West Coast premier of “A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT” at Lounge Theater, Hollywood Fringe Festival LOS ANGELES, CA, June 3, 2010 – Psittacus Productions, a new nonprofit theater and multimedia company, located in the Highla...

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 FESTIVAL JUNE 17-27, 2010 San Diego Theatre Company Premieres New Work Written, Designed, Directed, Performed, Produced In Complete Collaboration By An Ensemble Of Eleven June 2, 2010 San Diego, CA – M...

Poor, Poor Lear - 100% European Production

June 02, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ilona Piotrowska 651 442 9400 ilona.piotrowska@gmail.com POOR, POOR LEAR AT THE PAUL G. GLEASON THEATRE FEATURING NINA SALLINEN. LOS ANGELES – Renowned Finnish actress, Nina Sallinen, brings back her acclaimed one-woman pr...

A Hilarious Solo Show

June 02, 2010

3-Girl Productions Publicity for the theater 17250 West Sunset Blvd. #119 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (646)337-8974 e-mail: amyjanemilano@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 10, 2010 Press/media contact: 3-Girl Productions (646)337-8974 “DANCING WITH CRAZIES” WILL BE UNVEILED ON JU...

Mikhail Tank presents show: 'For The Special Ones'

June 02, 2010

US based, Russian born multi media performance artist Mikhail Tank will premiere his new one-man show at the very first Hollywood fringe Festival on 23 June at 8pm. The show, For The Special Ones is at The Stella Adler Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and tickets are on sale now via https://www.ovat...

Award winning solo show KILL YOUR TELEVISION makes LA premiere

June 02, 2010

"Hilarious! Must see TV!"- Seattle Times Winner of “Pick of the Fringe” from TheatreSeattle.com. Creator Jeff Gardner presents a surreal, tongue-in-cheek journey exploring what happens when you watch too much television. A 'blow your ears out' theatrical experience using pre-recorded sound...

The Deadly Sin Bingo Show

June 02, 2010

For Immediate Release Question - What do Bernie Madoff (Greed), Kirstie Alley (Gluttony) and Tiger Woods (Lust) have in common? Answer - They didn't play BINGO! EVENT: The Deadly Sin Bingo Show by Jon Marco @ The Hollywood Fringe Festival DESCRIPTION: A comedy a...

Man Up To Love

June 02, 2010

Yizzzeeerr Ladies and Gentlmen my name Is Danny Ledsinger Im bringing to you my 1 man show Man Up 2 Love, a show that brings out the 18,19 20 year old trying to find that one true love that he so called thought was meant to be. In reality It was all smoke and mirrors , or TNA blinding his judgment. C...

The Packer - New Zealand Smash Hit Show Makes Its US Debut!

June 01, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT SHOW MAKES IT'S US DEBUT AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL! THE PACKER @ The Hollywood Fringe Festival NEWWAYINTHEATRE newwayintheatre@yahoo.co.nz WRITTEN by: Dianna Fuemana DIRECTED by: Jeremy Lindsay Taylor PERFORMED by: Ja...

Den Of Thieves by Stephen Adly Guirgis

June 01, 2010

“Only a Bunch of Stupid F@#$ng Idiots Could Mess This Up!” Beginning June 18th, Den of Thieves written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Matthew Calloway takes the stage planning to leave Hollywood audiences in stitches and begging for more. In conjunction with the Hollywood Fringe Fe...

Sex and the City : 52 - From the City That Never Sleeps... With the Same Person Twice.

June 01, 2010

CONTACT: Desiree Burch +1.718.790.1114 | destheray@gmail.com Performance Artist Desiree Burch in 52 Man Pickup In the First Annual HOLLYWOOD FRINGE Fringe Central | Theater of Arts: 1625 N. Las Palmas TWO NIGHTS ONLY June 19 & 20 @ 8PM June 1, 2010 NE...

BOOTH & PAT: TWO GUYS, ONE GUITAR, NO STANDARDS

June 01, 2010

"Part cabaret, part improv, part stand-up - expect routines that defy genre labels" - The New York Times

After taking the East Coast by storm, the irreverent music/comedy stylings of Booth & Pat are heading to the Hollywood Fringe 2010!

"The Smothers Brothers on crystal meth...


Acclaimed original "Friends Like These" goes to Fringe!

June 01, 2010

Rising playwright Gregory Crafts’ powerful exploration of teen violence rides its popularity and critical praise to both the Hollywood and New York Fringe Festivals. LOS ANGELES – After playing to sell out crowds in both 2009 and early 2010, endorsements from local press and critics (including...

Music! Comedy! Drama! Three great things that taste great together - LAWTP's 3 Fringe Shows

June 01, 2010

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project has announced tickets are on sale now for three productions running in conjunction with the Hollywood Fringe Festival: THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID, CRAZY IS WHAT CRAZY DOES and THE OBLIVION SERIES will be performed at Stella Adler-Los Angeles from June 4 – July...

New Hollywood Fringe Play Ponders the Simpler, Sweeter Life of Singer John Mayer pre-Twitter-and-TMZ in the "hilarious" Back to You: A Dear John (Mayer) Letter

June 01, 2010

In the new original play, “Back to You: A Dear John (Mayer) Letter,” singer John Mayer remembers back to his pre-celebrity days when life at 18 was about playing music, pumping gas and exploring the ups and downs of young love. BlogTO calls the play "hilarious" with "razor sharp wit". John M...

Valentino: a play in verse at the Hollywood Fringe Festival

June 01, 2010

For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Rachel Stoll (rach.stoll@gmail.com) Valentino: a play in verse at the Hollywood Fringe Festival “Shakespeare meets The Godfather” Hollywood, CA (June 1, 2010): Producers David Wisehart and Rachel Stoll will present the world premiere of Valentino: ...

CHICKS WHO ROCK AND ROLL at the Hudson Guild on June 20

June 01, 2010

Hollywood Fringe Fest presents: Chicks Who Rock and Roll featuring PJ Dwan, Allison Cameron Gray and Musical Guest, Rebecca Dru. An evening of Stories, Comedy, Music and Song Sunday, June 20th 10pm Hudson Guild Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, LA 90038 Tix $15: www.plays411.net/chicks...