Release: The Fringe Returns

Second Hollywood Fringe Fest Scheduled for June 2011

A Strong New Community of Artists and Arts Supporters Finds a Home in Hollywood

October 6, 2010, For Immediate Release

In June 2010, the Hollywood Fringe Festival launched its inaugural festival, filling over 17,000 seats in 30 different venues throughout central Hollywood. Called “an artful feast” by the LA Times, “a roaring success” by Backstage, and “a triumph” by LA Weekly, over 175 different artistic groups representing all genres of performing and visual art participated in the festival.

The Hollywood Fringe returns in June 2011 with an exciting new roster of programming, including previews the week prior to the fest. The event (June 16-26) is open and noncurated; any artistic group able to book a venue within the festival’s boundaries may register. Traditional theatre spaces as well as found spaces (or DIY venues) are encouraged.

Registration for the Hollywood Fringe opens February 1st. Potential participants should be aware that registration for the festival is a three-step process and the first two steps can be completed before February. The first step is the creation of a project page on the festival’s site. Second, the project must be booked at a participating venue. Only then can projects register for the Fringe. All registrations complete before April 1 will receive placement in the Festival’s Guide, which will be distributed throughout Hollywood and greater Los Angeles starting May 2011.

The Hollywood Fringe will host several public events prior to this year’s festival in order to further develop the community surrounding the non-profit company, as well as provide information on new developments. Last year, the Fringe hosted town halls, parties, and fundraisers in participating venues. The organization needs volunteers throughout the year, and interested persons may learn more here.

Key Dates for 2011
Oct. 15: Venue Sign Up Open
Feb. 1st: Registration Open
April 1st: Registration Deadline for Guide Inclusion
June 9-14: Fringe Previews
June 15th: Fringe Opening Night Gala
June 16-26: The Hollywood Fringe Festival
June 26: Fringe Award Ceremony

Need more Info? Check out www.hollywoodfringe.org or email [email protected].
Or follow the Fringe on Twitter: @hollywoodfringe

Press Contact:
Stacy Jones
The Hollywood Fringe Festival
[email protected]