James Deuter Obituary

I was thinking of Jim this morning. As the production manager of the Next Theatre in the 80s I had the great pleasure of working with him on David Hare´s KNUCKLE. He gave the most astonishing audition I ever saw . He entered and read the first line - "Curley, you´re here. how wonderful.`" in the most imperious and distracted way that everybody in the room fell apart. Director Eric Simonson stood up immediately and hired him. To this day he is the only person I ever met who pronounced every single consonant in the word Ex-ack-Te-Ly. I still miss him.

Have only just heard of Mr. Deuter's passing. Sincere condolences to his loved ones. Enjoyed his work as "Boswell" in "Early Edition" - a small, but important part of the show, in my world. Was a privilege to meet and spend time with him one special afternoon in 2004. Lovely, gentle man. He'll be missed.

My condolences to Andy and Jim's loved ones. It was an honor to represent him as his Voice Over agent, and I will always remember his Lady Bracknell. What a treasured man of theatre he was to this community. The highest accolades to him! He will be dearly missed.

Dear Andy,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know you hold on to the many years of memories. God bless, Gayle

I am so sorry, Andy. You are in my thoughts. Love, Julia

Dear Andy,
I was saddened to hear about Jim's passing. It's been a long time since I have seen you and Jim, but I have great memories when you were on Diversey near my old store. My sincere condolences.
Aaron Futterman

I treasure every moment I ever spent with Jim, an amazing man. He made our doctor-patient relationship an ensemble act, always allowing me to play off his role, but stayed ever- true to his own script. What a class act! I will miss him dearly. Andy, my deepest sympathy for your loss.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Even after only recently meeting Jim you could see the wonderful qualities he always had and still did. My thoughts are with you Andy at this time everyday. Steve Galantiere (Hebron IN)

My deep sympathy, Andy. What a wonderful life you and James had together.

Andy,
May God and His saits comfort you in your sorrow.

So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Dan and I have so many fond memories of both of you and your wonderful parties. You're in our hearts.

I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Jim several times over the last thirty years, and always loved his sense of humor and outspokenness. A real gentleman and a fine artist. I will live in the hearts of many of us...

My condolences to my opera-list friend Andy. It is a difficult time for you and you will be in my prayers.

Andy:

Heart felt condolences from Roy Fisher and Charles Chris Shaw.

Treasure your memories.

He and you are in our prayers

Chris and Roy

My deepest sympathy to Andy and all of Jim's family.

My sympathies to Mr. Deuter's family and also to Andy Karzas, a fellow public broadcaster and Opera-L contributor. I know you'll all miss him very much.

Jim was a tremendous help in getting me into Actor's Equity. I did a few plays with him in my early years and it was great sharing those and many other experiences with him. Generous, articulate, smart, and fun. Jim was all that and more. I am grateful to him for his many gifts to my life every day. He will be missed as an actor and friend.

My sincerest sympathies to all Jim's family and loved ones. I had the pleasure of working with him many years ago at Body Politic. We had many great laughs during that production, and since then, though we mostly saw each other at large gatherings, Jim was always so welcoming and witty and gracious. A true gentleman of the Theatre, he will be missed.

My sincerely sympathy to Marie and her family.
Elaine Treaber

Marie you will always be in my prayers.
Love,
Mary C. and family