San Francisco, California
Margaret "Marghi" Dutton Marghi Dutton died at age 93 on Feb 19th in her Broadmoor home. She was an accomplished trumpetist, actress, director and teacher. She was independent-outspoken about injustices. In the 50's she was fired for integrating the school plays she directed. She demonstrated for...
Read MoreI was a drama student in Miss Dutton's class and was inspired by her creativity, and her commitment to stop injustice and racial inequality. I majored in Drama in college and taught Drama for 30 years and also ran a performing arts summer program at Willamette University, all because of my one year in her Drama class.
Brian M. Biggs
October 18, 2017 | Oregon City, OR | Student
I met Marghi at the Center for World Music, where we shared our love for Balinese music and dance. Marghi and I then teamed up and led "Arts Impromptu" groups together. She was a passionate innovator who cared a lot about our world. May she rest in peace.
Mudita Nisker, Oakland
March 22, 2010
Dear Beth, Marghi was my inspiration throughout the 10 years I taught high school theater -- we met at a teachers for peace conference and through the Women's International League for Peace & Freedom. Personally, her clear-headed, no-nonsense attitude helped me so much every chance we had to share time together, especially at the ranch,what a peaceful place. She was the very first donor to my 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in 2005 as I recovered from the disease. Her spirit will continue to inspire...
Bonnie Friedmann
March 21, 2010 | San Diego, CA
Dear Beth,
Marghi was my late husband, Peter's dear aunt. We were so proud of her as a strong, courageous and independent woman and a loving aunt. I will miss her very much. My deepest condolences.
Love, Hiroko Dutton
Hiroko Dutton
March 17, 2010 | Stamford, CT
