Hollywood — Checking her costume in the mirror of the Hollywood Fringe bathroom, volunteer coordinator Liz Steele prepares to head out onto the streets of Hollywood to help promote the 2011 Hollywood Fringe festival on June 18. Hollywood Fringe art director Gavin Worth created the Freak mascots, which are said to be based on the co-founders mothers.
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Hollywood — Dressed up as the "Orange Freak," volunteer coordinator Liz Steele hits the streets of Hollywood in an effort to promote the 2011 Hollywood Fringe festival. Now in its second year, the annual fest celebrates theater.
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Hollywood — "Orange Freak" Liz Steele, right, and "Red Freak" Abby Burgess promote the fest.
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Hollywood — Liz Steele makes an appearance outside the Complex theater.
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Hollywood — "Orange Freak" volunteer coordinator Liz Steele lends a hand to promote the theater festival.
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Hollywood — Members of the 4 Clowns troupe: Juliet Kevin Klein, center, Alexis Jones, right, and Raymond Lee prepare for a performance during the 2011 Hollywood Fringe festival.
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Hollywood — 4 Clowns members Alexis Jones and Raymond Lee stretch and hang out before going on stage at the ArtWorks Theatre to perform their version of "Romeo & Juliet."
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Hollywood Arizona, USA — 4 Clowns members Alexis Jones and Zach Steel share a moment backstage.
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Hollywood Arizona, USA — Raymond Lee, a 4 Clowns member who plays Mercutio in the troupe's "Romeo & Juliet" staging, takes a moment to check a few props before his performance.
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Hollywood Arizona, USA — 4 Clowns member Alexis Jones makes some last-minute adjustments before a performance.
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Hollywood Arizona, USA — 4 Clowns members Kevin Klein, Raymond Lee and Alexis Jones perform "Romeo & Juliet" during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
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Hollywood — In an alley behind Fist Theatre, Julie Civiello practices her craft before heading inside to perform "Maizy: A Fable."
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Hollywood — With her wings spread wide, Julie Civiello runs through a portion of a scene before the audience arrives to watch "Maizy: A Fable."
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Hollywood — Playing Maizy, Julie Civiello runs through a portion of a scene minutes before the performance.
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Hollywood — Raina Lafond applies some finishing touches to her makeup before performing in "Maizy: A Fable."
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Hollywood — Audience members wait for the start of "Are We Not Human?" performed by the female clown duo Duckbits at the Lounge Theatre.
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Hollywood — Ilana Gustafson Turner, left, and Keirin Brown of the female clown duo Duckbits prep for their performance of "Are We Not Human?"
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Hollywood — After forgetting her wig and only minutes before the clown duo is to perform their act, Keirin Brown, left, teases Ilana Gustafson Turner's hair. "This is actually good" says Turner of her new hairdo.
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Hollywood — Ilana Gustafson Turner during a scene in "Are We Not Human?"
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Hollywood — Duckbits' Keirin Brownand, left, and Ilana Gustafson Turner bust out the running man act in "Are We Not Human?"
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Hollywood — Keirin Brown gives audience members a laugh during "Are We Not Human?"
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Hollywood — Kasey Rose, contortionist and member of the FreakShow Deluxe, warms up before performing during the second annual Hollywood Fringe Festival.
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Hollywood — FreakShow Deluxe member Amy Amnesia shows off her ability to withstand pain as she places a screwdriver in her nose during a performance at the Note Theatre.
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Hollywood — Vincent Wolf of FreakShow Deluxe displays his sword-swallowing skills.
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Hollywood — Married for 26 years, interracial couple and stage duo Hassan and Epstein perform their comedic act "The Black and the Jew" at M Bar in Hollywood.
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Hollywood — "Lost Moon Radio" member Michael Wells sings for the crowd. "Lost Moon Radio" entertains the audience with a 1960s radio show accompanied by live commercials, radio promos and skits provided by a seven-piece band and a company of actors.
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Hollywood — Audience member Jeff Gilliland can't contain his laughter during a performance of "Lost Moon Radio."
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Hollywood — Now in its second year, the annual Hollywood Fringe Festival celebrates the theatre by bringing together a wide variety of shows and artists.
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