Daniel Edmund Caldwell

One would hope our friends and especially our teachers could live forever. It brings us closer to our own mortality to see the passage that time brings to us all. I studied under Dans teaching back in 63. I also stayed with him for four years as an after school event. I did several plays and did several things such as spotlight and behind the set helper. I remember one dreadful evening as the lights were coming down in the auditorium when I realized the old spotlight was not plugged in. I ran...

I wish to add my belated yet strong appreciation for Dan. As a wonderful Director who always appreciated his people, I was lucky to act for him in "Teddy in that Splendid Little War" in Berkeley. His kind leadership inspired me to serve on our local Screen Actors Guild council and to set up a SAG casting office for student filmmakers at San Francisco Art Institute. Bless you forever, good friend.

Dear Dan,

Thank you for the magical gifts of theater and the power of presence. You generously shared your talents as both a patient teacher and gifted actor. In my first year at Tam, your drama class was the highlight (and terror) of my week. I'll never forget the exhiliration, fun, and stage fright of my first performance on the Tam High stage, now named in your honor.

Your evolution of man through the ages by seated posture alone remains one of the most powerful theatrical...

I didn't have a class with Dan Caldwell, but I remember seeing him around campus at Tam, always with a big smile and a hello. He will be missed by all. Rhonda (Smith) McCormick, Tam Class of 1966

Dan was my first acting teacher in the early 70's. He was so passionate and talented. I'll never forget the night he brought an actress into class to do a scene with me.It was Kathleen Quinlan right before she went on to be a big star. Thanks for your commitment Dan, you will be missed.

He was one of the Best teachers in my entire Life. I am who I am today because of him. He was one of the roots in the direction my life would take.
What is remembered Lives.

I was Dan's stage manager and technical director in the Drama Department at Tam High for three years. He was a great teacher and a great friend who guided me to az lifelong creative career. I'm very sorry to hear this news.

Dan was a friend, mentor, big brother, roommate and sometime employer. He taught me so much about theater and film, how to treat people with love and respect. It is with great sadness that I witness his passing, but with profound gratitude for all he gave to us all.