The Hollywood Fringe Festival is upon us, taking place from June 8th to June 25th.
Angelenos have a chance to see ensemble theater, dance and physical performances, as well as solo shows.
Tickets to all productions are available at www.hollywoodfringe.org.
Starting June 8th, you can stop by Fringe Cen-tral (6510 Santa Monica Blvd.) starting at 5pm on weekdays and 2pm on weekends to purchase tickets to any show in the Fringe. You may also purchase tickets by calling 323-455-4585 or by using the Fringe app on your mobile phone. Tickets will also be sold at the door of most performances.
The community center of the festival, Fringe Central features free programming, networking oppor-tunities, food trucks, Fringe merchandise, major Fringe events (like Fringe Cabaret, Fringe Runway and Fringe Prom!) and is the location of Bryan’s Bar, the infamous Fringe watering hole.
Fringe Central will open at 5pm on weekdays & 2pm on weekends and will close between 11pm-2am starting June 8th. This venue is 18+ only. For more information visit http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/fringecentral
Check out a preview of a few plays we’re looking forward to:
REASONS TO BE PRETTY
A divers cast takes on a Neil LaBute classic, directed by Jorge-Luis Pallo.The sh!t hits the fan when, Greg makes a “Comparison… point of contrast…” about Stephanie’s face with the new girl at work. Watch Greg, as he bumbles and attempts to win his girlfriend back, out grows his best friend and befriends his nemesis. This play tackles the question: How much is ‘pretty’ worth?
BREATHER
From Blue Tiger Prod, two strangers rent the same room back to back, week after week, in a commercial building in Hollywood. Nina is exploring Orgasmic Meditation. Zorro is on lunch break from the Walk of Fame. Maybe this room will bring them together.
6 FIGURES
ABC’s Executive Producer, Stacy Traub (The Real O’Neals, Black-ish) takes on directing, “SIX FIGURES” the work shopping of new one act plays. These dark comedies explore three couple’s very different relationships all in today’s social media driven, free world.
APATHY KILLED THE CAT
Colin is a neurotic playwright whose mother and cat are on the verge of death. Seeking solace, he chronicles his entire life into an 826-page play that no one is ever meant to read. When his girlfriend and brothers discover the play, Colin is forced to confront the dark secrets contained within.
BONNIE AND CLYDE
Adam Peck – ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ – “We have chosen to live lives less ordinary” – a brand new production by Who’s There? Theatre based on the final hours of America’s iconic outlaw couple.
DYSTOPIA
In DYSTOPIA, Ripley Improv tells stories of young women coming of age against a dystopian backdrop. Like the heroines of The Hunger Games and Divergent, the women of DYSTOPIA fight oppressive powers. Ripley improvises one hour original plays based on your suggestions. No script, no planning, no net.
HAMLET ¿ESTÁS O NO ESTÁS?
Hamlet: ¿Estás o no estás? makes a unique approach to Shakespeare’s classic setting it on modern times emphasizing the satirical side of this work. Multimedia, clown, and surrealism take part of this performance making it energetic, uncommon, and colorful.
GRIMM TALES
Two young brothers live in a small house just at the edge of their city. Next to them is a forest, out of place but regarded with normalcy. When tension rises at home, the boys hide in their room, spinning wild stories together. In the forest, they find that stories may have a life of their own.
Check out the full performance guide here: http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/guide
