Ford Theatre Foundation

The Ford Theatre Foundation serves the community of Los Angeles through its support of the historic John Anson Ford Theatres. Each year, with the Foundation’s support, the Ford partners with L.A. County-based arts organizations to present an eclectic season of culturally diverse music, dance, theatre, film and family events, all in the Ford's beautiful 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre. 

Complementing its work in support of the Ford Theatres, the Foundation presents programs that engage and enrich surrounding communities through a series of outreach initiatives. Community Bridges connects artists and audiences through a wide range of live performing events held in parks and community centers throughout Los Angeles. J.A.M. Sessions nurtures the artistic development of both youth and adults and invites active participation in music, dance and the creation of art alongside professional local artists. Big!World!Fun! provides the opportunity for Los Angeles families to enjoy high caliber performing arts presentations at affordable prices. The Foundation also co-produces the [Inside] the Ford winter play series.

Founded in 1994 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, the Ford Theatre Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. With the oversight and leadership of its Board of Directors, Foundation staff carries out daily operations and works in close partnership with the County of Los Angeles.

 

 

 

Board of Directors

Ginny Kruger, Chair
Assistant Chief Deputy Emerita to
Zev Yaroslavsky, Supervisor
3^rd District, County of Los Angeles

Laura Zucker, Secretary
Executive Director
Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Reneé A. Villela, Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
LEC, Inc

Kamilla Blanche
Senior Deputy of Arts and Culture to
Tom LaBonge, Councilmember
4^th District, City of Los Angeles

Russ Guiney
Director
Department of Parks & Recreation
County of Los Angeles

Peter Lesnik
Vice President
Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Jaime Rodriguez
Vice President of Affiliate Relations
Business Affairs
Univision Communications, Inc. 

Cynthia Taylor
Consultant
Global Cultural Consulting 

Edie Tobias
Vice President, Media Products
Corbis

Darnell Tyler
Director
Real Estate Planning &
Community Relations Development
NBC Universal

James Villela
Chief Operating Officer
Array Systems, Inc.

Ben Wong
Director, Local Public Affairs
Southern California Edison 

Adeline Yoong
Government Affairs Program Manager
Water Replenishment District of
Southern California

Emeritus Board Members

Stuart Berton
Attorney at Law

Arline Chambers
Manager
Los Angeles Jewish Symphony 

Edmund D. Edelman
Former Supervisor, County of Los Angeles

May T. Poole
Sr. Vice President, City National Bank 

Joy Picus
Former Los Angeles City Council Member