Agnes Hackett
1924 - 2009
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Carl Gambacort posted a condolence
Saturday, November 28, 2009
My condolences to the family. I had the privilege of being a student of Dr. Hackett's in the 1970's and was directed by her in The Cherry Orchard. Her lessons resonate within my own, where her memory stays.
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Ethel Eisenberg Glinert posted a condolence
Saturday, August 22, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Hackett. I was lucky enough to have had her as a Theatre History professor in the 70's. She was extremely generous with her wealth of knowledge,and totally supportive of a student's approach to learning, as long as you were there to learn. My best memories of Dr. Hackett come not from the classroom, but from the long hours of rehearsals and the postmortems in the costume room. She and Hal Travis would swap endless stories which were really educational! She had a true love of the theatre, and she will be truly missed.
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Melanie Herbin posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Dr. Hackett was my theatre history prof at Windsor in the early '90s. I remember her habit of hinting what things might be on tests or exams with the key words "If a little old lady standing at a bus stop ever asks you.." - my theatre history notes (which I saved because I so thoroughly enjoyed Theatre History I, II, and III with her) are thus littered with frantic "bus stop!!!" notations in the margins next to those key pieces of knowledge. Professor Hackett asked me if I was going to go on to do a master's in theatre history, a career path that would never have occurred to me. Although I didn't take that path (and what a journey that would have been if I'd been able to keep her as a mentor), I have always been ready to provide many arcane bits of theatre history to little old ladies at bus stops...just in case. My condolences to her family. She was a rare and wonderful spirit, and I can only imagine how much you will miss having her with you.
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elley-ray hennessy posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2009
an amazing light during my four years at the university of windsor, BFA in theatre...she set a high bar and has given me lasting memories of humour and grace...till we meet again joan... deep bow!
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Diana Kelly posted a condolence
Saturday, August 15, 2009
My deepest sympathy to you, Susan, and family. Joan's contributions to the School of Dramatic Art were enormous. She was a greatly respected and loved teacher. She worked quietly and with great distinction as a committee chair, committee member, teacher and director. Students loved her. She was a dear, loyal, and caring friend. I shall miss her wit, her stories about New York, Russia, and Greece, but mostly I'll miss her friendship. Rest in peace, Dr. Hackett. You have inspired generations of students. Your legacy lives on in our hearts and minds.
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Anne Louise Bannon posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2009
We loved you, Dr. Hackett. I, too, have gone on to teach Drama and Acting in a number of capacities and hear your unique voice in my head when giving my Theatre History lectures. We were blessed to have you in our lives.
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Diana Mady Kelly posted a condolence
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Deepest sympathy to Susan and to Joan's family. Joan was a deeply respected and loved Professor.She was my friend of many years.I and many others will miss her wit, her stories about New York, Russia, and Greece but most of all we'll miss Joan. Love, Diana MK
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Marty Moreau posted a condolence
Thursday, August 13, 2009
To the family of dear Dr. Hackett, please accept my deepest condolences. I'm so grateful to have been her student. She was a character in the top drawer sense of the word so rich and so much larger than life. In conversation with my former classmates, the mention of her name always elicits smiles and stories and will continue to do so until, I suppose, theres no one left to remember or to listen. I can see her now, racing around Paris on her bicycle, younger that we can imagine her, drinking in all the beauty and avoiding the Opera like the Plague. Dear Dr. Hackett, I will remember you warmly and to quote a great teacher, you will forever be engraved on my brain. Love, Marty
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Rick Kish posted a condolence
Thursday, August 13, 2009
I had the honour of acting as TA for one of her directing courses in the 80's while at U. of Windsor. It was while working with "Dr. Hackett" that I realized I could actually do this directing thing that she made look so easy. She always had an amusing story to tell and such a dry wit. No doubt her and Leslie Howard are creating a rukus in heaven. Thanks for the memories Joan..!!
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Ronalda Jones posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Joan Hackett knew the theatre. With her straight-forward, deeply kind and incredibly funny approach to teaching this fabulous woman taught us to truly respect the stage. I hold my memories of her very dear. All condolences to the family and friends. With love, Ronalda Jones
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anna migliarisi posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
I remember Dr. Hackett with great affection, and admiration. I was in her theatre history class at Windsor, and I had the pleasure of being directed by her in The Cherry Orchard. She was smart, funny, incredibly talented, and an absolute joy to work with. I think of her often, and her work has influenced my teaching and directing. I am so proud to have known her and to have shared in her wisdom and humour. Thank you Dr. Hackett. With Love and Blessings, (Dr.) Anna Migliarisi
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Phil S posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
She was the Greatest Theatre Histroy Teacher, ever!
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iala jaggs posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Dr Hackett was my Theatre History professor in Windsor in the 70's. I still hear her voice in my head whenever I am rehearsing a show. She lives on.
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Jacqueline Cadarette posted a condolence
Monday, August 10, 2009
To the family of Joan Hackett, I had the pleasure of being one of Joan's students for Theatre History and Directing in the 80's. She was such an amazing wealth of knowledge and an advocate for thespians. She made a comment once that she would "haunt us" with her words, and she was correct...of course. Though she has not haunted me in a negative way-quite the opposite-she reappears in my memory with a gentleness and feisty strength of character that made her so special to us. I fondly remember her collection of lunchpails, stories of her travels and high expectations from her students. I know I still have some of the projects she graded because I couldn't bear to "forget her". I went on to become a teacher myself, and have been involved with local theatre such as the Windsor Light Musical Theatre. Directing and choreographing children's performances have also kept me busy and yes, to her credit she haunts me or should I say "empowers me". One of her famous quotes was: "A juxtiposition of the sublime and the ridiculous"-in reference to theatre and life. I wish I could have taken more studies with her, or to have been lucky enough to be closer to her as many of you are. Sincerely, Jacqueline Cadarette P.S. If there are any old texts/papers/lectures that you are planning to give away or throw out, I would love one to add to my collection.
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