Lockhart, Dorothy, 1905-1985.

Dorothy Lockhart (1905-1985) was a theatrical producer in England and the U.S.

She entered the professional theater in England and after working for three years in American theater in New York went to Winter Park, Florida, to help Annie Russell at the theater at Rollins College. Lockhart became director of the theater in 1936, a position she held for many years.

From the description of Dorothy Lockhart papers, ca. 1922-1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122378703

Dorothy Lockhart (1905-1985) studied voice at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia for four years. After completing her studies, she entered the professional theater in England, starting as a stage hand and working her way up to assistant producer. In addition to her five years in English theater, Lockhart spent three years in American theater, which included a job as assistant producer under Leslie Howard.

Miss Lockhart arrived in Winter Park, Florida in 1932 to help her friend Annie Russell put on the opening play in her newly completed theater at Rollins College. She was still there four years later when Russell died, at which time Lockhart became director of the Annie Russell Theater, a position she held for many years.

From the guide to the Dorothy Lockhart papers, ca. 1922-1957, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)