Monday, November 18, 2013

Austin Stage Crew Member Claire Hunt Dies in Traffic Accident, November 18, 2013


Communicated to members and followers of the Austin chapter of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), November 18:


Claire always had a smile. -photo courtesy of Kenny Kuykendall
Claire Hunt (photo courtesy of Kenny Kuykendal)




IATSE member Claire Hunt died this morning, November 18, 2013. 

She was driving in to a load-out call in Austin from her home in Cedar Creek around 3 a.m. when she was involved in a head-on collision. A car in oncoming traffic crossed double yellow lines.


Claire, you were a wonderful friend, positive co-worker, and loving mother. You will be missed.


No news yet of a memorial service.

Between scene shifts at Austin Lyric Opera’s Don Carlo she created this in collaboration with other deck hands.
Between scene shifts at Austin Lyric Opera's Don Carlo she created this in collaboration with other deck hands. -photo courtesy of Ryan Gallagher
(photo courtesy of Ryan Gallagher)

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11 comments:

  1. BWriteNovember 18, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    I will miss you mucho Claire. I know you will always be with us.

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  2. Jeff EllingerNovember 18, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    A beautiful, kind, funny, creative, and hard working woman. I will miss her very much.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Claire and I's life intersected by circumstance, and I have a deep respect for her. She was kind when it was not required of her. She had a peaceful energy full of creativity and was a conscious and loving mother. Her death will leave a great void. Her heritage will carry on through the ones she guided and loved the most in her life.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 19, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Rest in peace beautiful Claire. You will be missed by many.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Attempting to organize a memorial service for Claire's "theatre family" but unfortunately have been unable to contact Claire's family. Please contact me (Seb) with any information you may have to reach her family: sboone@texasperformingarts.org

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  6. AnonymousNovember 20, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    wow....so sad...i always loved you Claire

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  7. Danielle WrightNovember 20, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Claire, although we only worked together a few times, I was truly touched by your hardwork, love for the theatre, and mostly your love for your daughter!! I'll always treasure those hours talking over a drink. You gave me some great advice, both professionally and personally.

    You truly were taken too soon.
    GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
    RIP

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  8. stateoftheheartNovember 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you for being my friend Claire, your warmth and beauty radiated through all who knew you. Love and Light. - S

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  9. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    ONE OF THE MOST PRECIOUS SOULS YOU COULD EVER KNOW, SO TALENTED, SO MUCH LOVE, I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR TALKS, YOU TRUSTED ME, I TRUSTED YOU, I STILL HAVE THE PICTURES THAT YOU TOOK OF ME AND MY SON, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MY FRIEND, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, THIS IS JOE KIRK, YOUR FRIEND FOR LIFE! MAY GOD HOLD YOU MY FRIEND. LOVE YOU

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  10. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    THANK YOU, EVERYONE:
    Claire's Memorial (hosted by her theatre friends)
    https://www.facebook.com/events/756595841021534/760218417325943/?comment_id=760256500655468&notif_t=event_mall_comment

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  11. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Thank You to Everyone that has honored the Life of My Daughter Claire Elaina Hunt - Her Name means Clear Light - that is All I have to say - Her Mother

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