Review: ‘Out There’ at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026

Mark Vigeant’s “Out There” at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival is a solo show that blends live video with clowning, about a burnt-out engineer hoping for viral fame by livestreaming his survival adventure in Alaska. But when the wild pushes back against his questionable survival skills, his mission soon spirals into chaos.

Performed at the Broadwater Mainstage, Vigeant’s acting is raw, unfiltered, honest and memorable. At a recent showing, I really appreciated the way he brought people from the audience into the show and made them part of the performance. It’s cool watching him build chemistry with them in real time, giving the show an unpredictable energy that feels exciting and alive.

Comedian Mark Vigilant

Vigeant’s commitment to his role is also impressive, especially given how much he juggles between his onstage performance and the livestreamed version of the show. That level of dedication stands out, making the whole performance feel worth seeing. Transitions are tight and effective, and the projector is used in a smart way that helps those transitions without slowing things down. And Vigeant’s onstage presence works well alongside the livestreaming, allowing the audience to see different sides of him.

I can’t overstate how impressed I was with the livestreaming aspect. A live editor creating a highlight reel of the audience in real time is something I’d never seen before. It feels fresh, risky and was really well executed. That part of the show stood out to me the most, making the whole experience feel unique and memorable.

Overall, “Out There” is a raw, inventive, and engaging performance that stands out for Vigeant’s commitment, audience interaction and smart use of livestreaming technology. Watching him connect with the audience in real time while balancing the technical side of the show makes the performance exciting, personal and worth seeing.

For tickets to this and other Hollywood Fringe Festival shows, visit HollywoodFringe.org.