August 15, 1928 – October 30, 2022

“Audrey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, actress, producer,
writer, singer, teacher, poet, and theatre owner. She was married to Meyer
(aka Mike) for 57 years until his passing in 2004. Audrey was loved by all
and leaves a legacy of humor, youth, joy, talent, and the passion for life to
all who knew her. Audrey was the matriarch of her family and is survived
by her three children Charles, Mitch, Karen and six beautiful
grandchildren.”

“Born in the Bronx to Betty and Charlie Kamens, Audrey started singing
and dancing at the age of six, and she joined her father’s act as a Vaudeville
entertainer. Ignited by this early passion for show business, Audrey studied
in Manhattan and quickly found her way to the Paramount Theater on
Broadway where she debuted in the musical “Crocodile Island,” and
continued her career appearing in theatre, film, and television.”

“Moving from east coast to west coast, she continued with a spectacular career as a
singer, actress, director, producer and promoter of the Performing Arts.” In 1975, along
with a group of eager actors, many of whom were from New York, founded Actors
Forum Theatre, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the Performing
Arts. Actors Forum Theatre Company is one of the oldest membership theatre companies
in L.A.

“Initially, the group of actors was looking to put up a production of “Dylan” and couldn’t
find an appropriate venue in which to produce it. Audrey and her husband Mike found
just the right space in Hollywood on Cahuenga Blvd. West, just across the street from the
Hanna Barberra Animation Studios. This space became Actors Forum Theatre’s home
providing opportunities for actors, directors, writers, producers, and theatre artists to
perform and work on their craft in a safe and nurturing environment.”

“In 1994, Audrey and Mike Singer purchased a building on Magnolia Blvd. in the NoHo
Theatre & Arts District that had once been a furniture store and converted it into a
theatre. Audrey and Mike made sure that their audiences would be comfortable in the
new space by adding central air and heat, as well as wheelchair access to the theatre.”

“Actors Forum Theatre has been honored many times over the years, with numerous
awards and excellent reviews under Audrey M. Singer’s artistic direction and keen eye.
Since its move to the NoHo Theatre & Arts District, Actors Forum Theatre has been
recognized for the breakout hit “BOX 27,” the Los Angeles premiere of a new play that
examined the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, looking at homosexuality in a
different light. Actors Forum Theatre also housed Fritz Coleman’s first solo outing,
“IT’S ME, DAD,” which played to sell-out audiences for over nine months.”

“In addition, the theatre was recognized and has received excellent reviews for several of
the productions such as “THE GREAT SEBASTIANS,” “THE BOYFRIEND,” the
astounding magic of Falkenstein and Willard in “FIREFLIES – – WIZARDS OF
MAGIC,” “A HATFUL OF RAIN,” Julie Sheppard’s “JUDY GARLAND – – A NIGHT
IN THE LIFE,” and Don Scribner’s solo show “TWO ROOMS IN THE VALLEY.”

Over the years, Actors Forum Theatre has thrived and contributed to the greater Los
Angeles theatre community. In 2005, Audrey was honored with the Women in Theatre
Red Carpet Award, an accomplishment that she was truly proud of.

“Audrey was a radical who believed in the power of the people. A fighter for progressive
principles and democratic values, she was always ready to encourage discussion, listen,
and engage as a citizen. Throughout her life, she warned against corporate greed and its
effects on society and the planet.”

“Audrey was charismatic, compassionate, witty, intelligent, and talented. She spent her
life creating art and mentoring other theatre artists.”

“Audrey Singer was a force to be reckoned with, described by many as an
icon of strength; she leads the way with joy.”

She will be missed.

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Sources: LA TIMES obituary published Nov. 5 to Nov. 8, 2022; and
published materials written by Nora Feldman, longtime publicist for Actors
Forum Theatre Company productions.