In Memoriam: Todd Campbell

Todd Campbell—beloved colleague and inspiration to the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Dartmouth community—died at home on June 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. For over 14 years, Todd worked with the Hop production team to manage the technical execution of hundreds of performances across countless venues.

In 2021, he stepped into the leadership role of Senior Production Manager, diligently and passionately overseeing all technical operations at the Hop and managing a loyal, professional and fun-loving team. Todd's organizational prowess, work ethic, and collaborative spirit were limitless. In addition to expertly bringing complex artistic productions to life, he developed the Hop's internal database system, marshalled the overnight transition to virtual programming during the pandemic, and led the technical planning throughout the Hop's current renovation and expansion. His Hop colleagues and collaborators across campus have enjoyed the benefit of his indefatigable dedication, expertise, generosity, and camaraderie.

Todd was born on September 18, 1971, in Grand Isle, Vermont to parents Willard G. "Kip" and Lucille (Barrett) Campbell. His family moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, when he was 10. He pursued technical theater in college and spent his summers in Cherokee working on Unto These Hills. He met his wife, Sara Ormsby, while they were both working at PlayMakers Repertory Company and Todd was studying for his MFA at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. They married in 2007. In 2010, they moved to the Upper Valley.

In his professional career, Todd was a mentor, educator, and friend to so many wonderful and talented colleagues at Unto These Hills, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Creative Visions, and most recently, the Hop. He loved being part of a creative team, making magic, and bringing stories to life.

Todd was a loving dad and shared his love of Dungeons and Dragons, video games, and superheroes with his children. He is survived by his wife, Sara, and their sons, Nate and Zac; his mother, Lucille; his brother, John; his sister, Beth Delahoussaye (Ken). He also leaves behind a sprawling community of chosen family—especially his team at the Hop—and countless theater friends from near and far.

Todd's wisdom and work has already had a lasting impact on Dartmouth and the Hopkins Center. He made stuff happen,and his kindness, creative drive, and playful wit will be missed by all. Details for Todd's "Closing Night Party" in early fall will be released at a later date.

The family would like to thank the care teams at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital for their outstanding care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital to the President's Fund. Gifts can be mailed to APD, 10 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766 or online at alicepeckday.org.