The Queen’s community is remembering Professor Emeritus Fred Euringer, who died at the ago of 90 on July 5, 2024.

He arrived at Queen’s in 1963 and would help build the first university drama department in Ontario. Fred would continue to be instrumental in growing the drama program over the next three decades and many of his innovations are still felt in the way that drama is taught at Queen's today, long after his retirement.

He was a mentor to numerous students who went on to acting careers nationally and internationally.

Fred was also an actor, director, and playwright. He was first drawn into performing while at the University of Toronto where he was an anthropology major. He would learn to act and direct and in 1959 he won a graduate school scholarship to study directing at Yale University. 

He returned after one year to work at Crest Theatre and the Village Playhouse in Toronto, tour North America with the Canadian Players, and work at the Stratford Festival. 

Fred spent nearly 30 years at Queen's and two at the University of Calgary. He taught workshops at the National Theatre School of Canada and LAMDA in London, England. 

He would continue to act, direct, and write.

His contribution to Canadian theatre was monumental; his impact on his students, friends and family profound.

A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held on Sept. 28, at James Reid Funeral Home, located at 1900 John Counter Blvd. in Kingston from 2-4 p.m. 

Learn more about Professor Emeritus Fred Euringer through the family obituary.