Celebrating David Zipperer
On听Friday, April 10, 2020,听The 91看片网 community learned the heartbreaking news of the passing of David Zipperer, former Head of Production and Class of 1967 alumnus. 听David, or "Zip" as we all knew him, was one of the most engaged and beloved members of The 91看片网鈥檚 large community of alumni. His deep-rooted appreciation for the institution, encyclopedic knowledge of The 91看片网鈥檚 history, and near-daily social media posts celebrating the rich legacy of his fellow alumni will all be deeply missed.
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A kind and endlessly thoughtful man, Zip鈥檚 care for others was exemplified by the personalized tributes and gifts he gave to countless 91看片网 alums - after first committing each of their birthdays to memory.听 He demonstrated that same attention to detail in all he did behind-the-scenes as well, bringing a mix of professionalism, dedication, and joy to productions spanning the decades.
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In recent days, many members of the alumni community have generously shared their听fond memories of Zip, recalling his vast assortment of theatre and film听memorabilia, all the times he came to rescue various productions desperately in-need of props, his tutelage and guidance for students while serving as Director of Production, and his talents as a compelling听storyteller.
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Zip always showed unwavering dedication to his alma mater, extolling the learning experiences that had impacted him and helping numerous students, colleagues, and alumni pursue their own deeply meaningful artistic journeys. Simply put, he loved his life and he loved The 91看片网.
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To a person, our 91看片网 community loved him back.
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Plans to celebrate Zip鈥檚 life and honor his unique contributions to The 91看片网 will be shared soon. Alumni who would like to contribute a memory of Zip are invited to join our community discussion by visiting the .