Are you looking to get involved in the Los Angeles theatre community? Then come volunteer for the Hollywood Fringe Festival! Volunteers are vital to keeping the Hollywood Fringe Festival running smoothly! We are seeking individuals who are excited about supporting our artists and audiences.
Complete this application to join our volunteer team: https://forms.gle/uFz4JirGDMV6UVHH9
What can I do? - ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performers for Opening Night Immersive Experience (June 12th at the LA LGBT Center on McCadden)
- Create a fun immersive red carpet experience for our members and artists
- Under the direction of HFF staff; engage with guests & get them to pose for pictures
- Must have a strong awareness of boundaries, improv skills are a plus
- BENEFIT: Attend the rest of the evening as our guest
Event Support
- Support festival & venue staff to ensure the successful run of events
- Help set up before and/or load out after festival event
- Ideally able to safely lift and carry at least 30lbs
- BENEFIT: Attend exclusive festival events
Fringe Ambassador
- Provide information about the festival’s programs, audience services & shows
- Demonstrate how to navigate the festival’s guide & website
- Knowledgeable about of the festival’s membership program
- Assist staff distributing information about the festival during busking performances
- Interfacing with the audience during events (helping audience members find seats)
- BENEFITS: Artistic benefit - opportunity to promote your show!
Why Volunteer? - BENEFITS
- Exclusive access to free/discounted tickets for volunteers, so you can experience many of the freaky fun shows that make this festival great!
- Professional Development: Gain valuable experience, practice new skills, make fringe connections, and directly contribute to the success of our festival!
- An invitation to our annual volunteer appreciation party!
- Discounts on festival merchandise
- Receive special recognition during our closing night ceremony
- Create community in the LA theatre space
- If interested you’ll have opportunities to be considered for future HFF staff positions. (Fun fact our festival director, Lois, started out as a volunteer just like you!)
Who can volunteer? - REQUIREMENTS
- Anyone with an enthusiasm for the arts and fringe theatre can volunteer
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be willing to take direction from festival staff & collaborate with fellow volunteers
- Adhere to the Hollywood Fringe code of conduct
If you cannot find the answers to your questions about volunteering, or if need help applying, please contact Wiley@HollywoodFringe.org