Comments on: Home http://www.dorothyheathcote.org Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:41:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jane Pfefferkorn http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-3933 Jane Pfefferkorn Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:41:59 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-3933 I just learned that Dorothy is gone and I can't take it in. She came to us in Winston-Salem many times and I visited her in Newcastle and stayed in her home for several days. What a privilege. Dorothy changed my life in tangible ways. Because of her I finished two more degrees using things I learned from her as subjects for the required big papers. Because of her I worked with children and teachers for over 25 years, trying to apply the wonderful ideas and methods she had conveyed. Through her students, Dorothy's legacy will live forever. I just learned that Dorothy is gone and I can’t take it in. She came to us in Winston-Salem many times and I visited her in Newcastle and stayed in her home for several days. What a privilege. Dorothy changed my life in tangible ways. Because of her I finished two more degrees using things I learned from her as subjects for the required big papers. Because of her I worked with children and teachers for over 25 years, trying to apply the wonderful ideas and methods she had conveyed. Through her students, Dorothy’s legacy will live forever.

]]> By: Wendy Macphee http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-3542 Wendy Macphee Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:26:36 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-3542 Dorothy transformed and elevated my life. Through taking the Drama Diploma course with Dorothy I subsequently qualified for an academic part-time M.Ed on Shakespeare and education with her in Newcastle and a Ph. D. on secret meanings in Shakespeare at The University of Birmingham. It was Dorothy's decision which guided me into the further study of Shakespeare which had benefitted from my initial work with her on mythology and drama. Through her connections, the professional theatre company, Theatre Set-Up, which I had already begun on a local scale in North London became national and then it grew to become international. Dorothy herself was a valued trustee of the company, always giving support and encouragement to performers and venues. For several years she incorporated the work of the company into workshops with mentally challenged students at Dilston College. The interpretation and performance of the plays performed were illuminated by the academic work I had undertaken, originally inspired and guided by Dorothy. This distinguishd the company, especially in performances in mainland Europe Sadly both Dorothy and the company passed away together, my arthritis and the illness of other company members making continuence impossible. However our baton was passd over entirely to another company, Festival Players in their second tour (called "Festival Players embracing the former Theatre Set-Up), so the legacy left by Dorothy continues, just as her inspiration and generosity go on to fire up people in education and drama throught the world. I thought her to be the most wonderful person in the world and the light which guided my life when I most needed it. Dorothy transformed and elevated my life.
Through taking the Drama Diploma course with Dorothy I subsequently qualified for an academic part-time M.Ed on Shakespeare and education with her in Newcastle and a Ph. D. on secret meanings in Shakespeare at The University of Birmingham. It was Dorothy’s decision which guided me into the further study of Shakespeare which had benefitted from my initial work with her on mythology and drama.
Through her connections, the professional theatre company, Theatre Set-Up, which I had already begun on a local scale in North London became national and then it grew to become international. Dorothy herself was a valued trustee of the company, always giving support and encouragement to performers and venues. For several years she incorporated the work of the company into workshops with mentally challenged students at Dilston College. The interpretation and performance of the plays performed were illuminated by the academic work I had undertaken, originally inspired and guided by Dorothy. This distinguishd the company, especially in performances in mainland Europe
Sadly both Dorothy and the company passed away together, my arthritis and the illness of other company members making continuence impossible. However our baton was passd over entirely to another company, Festival Players in their second tour (called “Festival Players embracing the former Theatre Set-Up), so the legacy left by Dorothy continues, just as her inspiration and generosity go on to fire up people in education and drama throught the world.
I thought her to be the most wonderful person in the world and the light which guided my life when I most needed it.

]]> By: Reich werden http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-2851 Reich werden Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:30:09 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-2851 I was lucky to meet at work with Dorothy on several occasions over many years I was lucky to meet at work with Dorothy on several occasions over many years

]]> By: Hansum Whyte http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-2481 Hansum Whyte Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:29:46 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-2481 I am elated that Dorthy Heathcote paved the pathway for Drama in Education. I am currently pursuing my BA Degree at the Hydel University College in Jamaica where I have the privilege of doing some research on Dorothy and her concept of the importance of Drama in Education. Truly, she is a great inspiration to classroom teachers. in my opinion, drama should be included in the Curriculum as a subject so that children will use drama to enhance creativity and feel comfortable applying it in all subject areas. I am elated that Dorthy Heathcote paved the pathway for Drama in Education. I am currently pursuing my BA Degree at the Hydel University College in Jamaica where I have the privilege of doing some research on Dorothy and her concept of the importance of Drama in Education. Truly, she is a great inspiration to classroom teachers. in my opinion, drama should be included in the Curriculum as a subject so that children will use drama to enhance creativity and feel comfortable applying it in all subject areas.

]]> By: Susan Anderson http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-2114 Susan Anderson Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:56:47 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-2114 I would like to submit a picture and correct the name, which should say Susan Anderson.on the comment from "Susan", number 37.However, I don't know how to submit the picture. I would like to submit a picture and correct the name, which should say Susan Anderson.on the comment from “Susan”, number 37.However, I don’t know how to submit the picture.

]]> By: Susan http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-2113 Susan Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:51:12 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-2113 December 29, 2011 I have abiding gratitude for all that Dorothy gave me. I was allowed to audit her Masters course at Newcastle in 1983, for 5 months. I was accepted into the class as if I were working on the degree. It was challenging, inspiring, and life changing. I had a Masters Degree with a focus in Children's Theatre. Working with Dorothy brought my love for theatre, children and education all together. Since that time, what I gained from three weeks with her in Idaho, the 5 months in England, the conference in Lancaster, numerous letters and phone calls have guided my work in classrooms ever since. I have been an evangelist for her approach to education - her great respect for the intelligence of students of all ages, her commitment to engaging students as thinkers, collaborators, "imaginators". It took me quite a while to find my own stride, as no one could be Dorothy, but the seeds she planted have grown in multitudinous classrooms around the world, as well as in those I have taught. Thank you, thank you. And how sorry I am I did not keep better in touch. I only just learned of her passing tonight. Thank you, Marianne, for providing this forum for sharing. December 29, 2011
I have abiding gratitude for all that Dorothy gave me. I was allowed to audit her Masters course at Newcastle in 1983, for 5 months. I was accepted into the class as if I were working on the degree. It was challenging, inspiring, and life changing. I had a Masters Degree with a focus in Children’s Theatre. Working with Dorothy brought my love for theatre, children and education all together. Since that time, what I gained from three weeks with her in Idaho, the 5 months in England, the conference in Lancaster, numerous letters and phone calls have guided my work in classrooms ever since. I have been an evangelist for her approach to education – her great respect for the intelligence of students of all ages, her commitment to engaging students as thinkers, collaborators, “imaginators”. It took me quite a while to find my own stride, as no one could be Dorothy, but the seeds she planted have grown in multitudinous classrooms around the world, as well as in those I have taught. Thank you, thank you. And how sorry I am I did not keep better in touch. I only just learned of her passing tonight. Thank you, Marianne, for providing this forum for sharing.

]]> By: Kathy Tappin http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-2105 Kathy Tappin Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:53:46 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-2105 Dorothy was my external examiner on the MA in Drama at UCE. She was also a guest tutor on the PGCE I did there previously when it was Birmingham Poly. I was fortunate and inspired to spend 2 days with her in Newcastle as part of that course and to have individual time with her for my Masters dissertation. I have been a drama teacher for 27 years and have always endeavoured to teach in 'her way' . . . I am now in the second year of training to be a dramatherapist and have found many ways her unique and inspirational practice in the field of education relates and feeds into my therapy practice. A true genius and a genuine and BIG person . . . she will be missed but her legacy will live on and on and on . . . Dorothy was my external examiner on the MA in Drama at UCE. She was also a guest tutor on the PGCE I did there previously when it was Birmingham Poly. I was fortunate and inspired to spend 2 days with her in Newcastle as part of that course and to have individual time with her for my Masters dissertation.

I have been a drama teacher for 27 years and have always endeavoured to teach in ‘her way’ . . . I am now in the second year of training to be a dramatherapist and have found many ways her unique and inspirational practice in the field of education relates and feeds into my therapy practice.

A true genius and a genuine and BIG person . . . she will be missed but her legacy will live on and on and on . . .

]]> By: Naci Aslan http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-1526 Naci Aslan Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:46:06 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-1526 I am really sorry. She was a drama doctrinarie and leader, who deeply influenced the field with her studies. Children are happier thanks to her. This is loss of whole drama community... Naci Aslan Olusum Drama Enstitüsü Turkey I am really sorry. She was a drama doctrinarie and leader, who deeply influenced the field with her studies.
Children are happier thanks to her. This is loss of whole drama community…

Naci Aslan
Olusum Drama Enstitüsü Turkey

]]> By: CALEB TEMBAR ISICHE http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-1512 CALEB TEMBAR ISICHE Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:12:34 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-1512 Dorothy did great work in performing arts industry across the world,as newstar drama group in kenya,we will always associate with her work and continue playing key role with others to continue her work.Let us share a lot and be encourage with her investment in performing arts Dorothy did great work in performing arts industry across the world,as newstar drama group in kenya,we will always associate with her work and continue playing key role with others to continue her work.Let us share a lot and be encourage with her investment in performing arts

]]> By: ambrosia david http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/#comment-1486 ambrosia david Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:01:48 +0000 http://www.dorothyheathcote.org/?page_id=2#comment-1486 During a time of crisis, I saw Dorothy's face on the cover of a book. What emanated from her, then, (twenty-six years ago), restored my hope. Now I find that her field of work quickens mine. She illuminates, and welcomes, the practical Mystery, the endless "open secret" under-buckling us. I trust her ways, her wisdom weaves, I skip through her pages, eating every word, glad at heart that she lived, and that I, living after her, may hold a cup to catch the precious drops that scatter from her hem. Love in action. Moral beauty and delight. Surprise, radical helpfulness. Brave tenderness, turned to the grounded good, without sentimentality. Presence, sensitive power. Making bold with facts, thereby transforming them. Fun. Twinkle. Twinkling still. During a time of crisis, I saw Dorothy’s face on the cover of a book. What emanated from her, then, (twenty-six years ago), restored my hope. Now I find that her field of work quickens mine. She illuminates, and welcomes, the practical Mystery, the endless “open secret” under-buckling us. I trust her ways, her wisdom weaves, I skip through her pages, eating every word, glad at heart that she lived, and that I, living after her, may hold a cup to catch the precious drops that scatter from her hem. Love in action. Moral beauty and delight. Surprise, radical helpfulness. Brave tenderness, turned to the grounded good, without sentimentality. Presence, sensitive power. Making bold with facts, thereby transforming them. Fun. Twinkle. Twinkling still.

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