Fountain Theatre To Host Virtual Tribute To Photographer Ed Krieger

The Fountain Theatre will host "L.A. Theatre Pays Tribute to Ed Krieger," a virtual memorial for longtime theater photographer Ed Krieger, on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. PT. Krieger passed away on Dec. 16, 2020.

"The Los Angeles theater community has lost a dear friend," says Fountain artistic director Stephen Sachs. "For decades, through the lens of his camera, Ed chronicled the production history of local stages throughout Southern California."

Born in Chicago, Krieger photographed the Southern California theater scene for more than 30 years. His production stills captured the essence of live performance at such venues as The Fountain Theatre, Skylight Theatre, Boston Court, El Portal, Laguna Playhouse, Rubicon Theatre, Downey Civic Light Opera, Ford Amphitheatre, Hollywood Bowl and many more. His images appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. American Theatre magazine highlighted Krieger in its 2015 feature on nationally recognized theater photographers.

The tribute is scheduled to run 90 minutes and will include a slideshow of Ed's photos as well as live and pre-recorded testimonials by members of the L.A. theater community.

The Fountain is requesting that organizations who worked with Ed each submit two of their favorite photos.

The register to attend the event and to upload photos and/or testimonials, go to https://www.fountaintheatre.com/now-upcoming/ed-krieger-tribute.

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