1932-2023

“It was Dodie Brown, who served as director of the St. Peter’s choir for 35 years. She was among a small handful of local actors who achieved national recognition and never failed to elicit spontaneous applause the moment she stepped on stage.

Dodie worked with luminaries of the theatre for many years and was loved by audiences and critics alike. She and her husband, Bud, had been members of St. Peter’s since the church was built—or very close to it. Both were devoted in their faith, and Dodie was a natural-born caregiver and mentor to anyone in need of her cheerful, upbeat, and insightful guidance.”

There was little to add, except to imagine sitting with the Browns on their meticulously prepared poolside patio, coffee and treats in hand, asking the questions so many had always wanted to ask an accomplished actress—but hesitated to for fear of seeming like a shlemiel.

Like: How did she memorize her lines?

“I have tricks,” Dodie would say, smiling just a little slyly.