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Bill Bowers papers, 1980-2022
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bowers, Bill, 1959-
- Title
- Bill Bowers papers
- Dates
- 1980-2022 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 8.68 cubic ft. (8 boxes) + 4.09 GB
- Collection Number
- Summary
- Bill Bowers was an American actor and mime artist based in New York. Collection contains photographs, manuscripts and notes, newspaper clippings, articles, press, and audio and video regarding Bowers career as an mime, actor, and teacher.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Bill Bowers was an American actor and mime artist based in New York. He was born on April 16, 1959 and raised in Missoula, Montana. Bowers received his undergraduate degree from Rocky Mountain College, a master’s from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, and an Honorary PhD from Rocky Mountain College. Bowers studied with the legendary mime, Marcel Marceau and has taught the art of physical storytelling as an instructor at the New York University Tisch School for the Arts, Stella Adler Conservatory, and William Esper Studios. As an actor, mime and educator, Bowers has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. His Broadway credits include Zazu in “The Lion King” and Leggett in “The Scarlet Pimpernel.” He also portrayed Charlie Chaplin in the world premiere of “Little Tramp,” Pierrot in the world premiere of “Beethoven N Pierrot,” and Petruchka with The Colorado Symphony. Bowers has also created original works including his autobiographical play, “It Goes Without Saying”, that opened off Broadway in 2006.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains photographs, manuscripts and notes, newspaper clippings, articles, press, and audio and video regarding Bowers career as an mime, actor, and teacher.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1-2 | Performance Files: |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | All Over the Map |
2017-2018 | |
| 1 | Johnny Got His Gun |
2015-2016 | |
| 1 | Boy/man |
1998-2014 | |
| 1 and Digital | ahcdm_12877_001 | It Goes Without Saying (CD - audio) |
2003-2013 |
| 1 | Irma Vep (BTF) |
1992-2014 | |
| 1 and Digital | ahcdm_12877_002 | Beyond Words (DVD - video) |
2011-2014 |
| 1 | The Other |
2001 | |
| 1 | Heyokah Hokahey (2 DVD videos) |
2009-2011 | |
| 7 | Heyokah for Dummies |
undated | |
| 1 | An Evening with BB |
2013 | |
| 1 and Digital | ahcdm_12877_003-006 | Mime Over Matter (4 CDs - audio) |
undated |
| 1 | Montana Moon |
October 2022 | |
| 1 | A Click Away |
2012 | |
| 1 | Under a Montana Moon |
2001-2007 | |
| 2 | Peter and the Wolf |
1986-2001 | |
| 2 | On the Move |
1988 | |
| 2 | Fables of Aesop |
1988 | |
| 2 | Night Sweetheart Night Buttercup |
2000 | |
| 2 | Peter Pan |
2002-2003 | |
| 2 | La Bete |
2001 | |
| 2 | Zero Church |
2002 | |
| 2 | George M |
2002 | |
| 2 | Lion King |
1998-2000 | |
| 2 | Fully Committed |
2003 | |
| 2 | Scarlet Pimpernel |
1997-1998 | |
| 2 | Gigi - student prince, an ideal husband |
1996-2000 | |
| 2 | Beethoven N Pierrot |
1995-1996 | |
| 2 | Little Tramp |
1995 | |
| 2 | Taming of the Shrew |
1984 | |
| 2 | Taming of the Shrew, Pioneer Theater |
1995 | |
| 2 | Carnival (north shore) |
1996 | |
| 2 | Mystery of Irma Vep |
1996 | |
| 2 | Black Coffee |
1994-1995 | |
| 2 | Glass Menagerie, Heidi Chron |
1993-1994 | |
| 2 | U.S.A, Lend me a Tenor |
1992-1995 | |
| 2 | Buffalo Gals |
1994 | |
| 2 | Younge Rube |
1993-1994 | |
| 2 | Faultline |
1988-1992 | |
| 2 | Standup Tragedy |
1991 | |
| 2 | Noises Off |
1990 | |
| 2 | Grand Tour |
1991 | |
| 2 | Cabaret |
1985-1986 | |
| 2 | Asis |
1986 | |
| 3 | Dinosaurs Alive |
undated | |
| 3 | Earnest (GSP) |
1985 | |
| 3 | Lumiere "in the best interests" |
1982-1992 | |
| 3 | Mime (photos, press, brochures, articles, clippings) |
1980-2004 | |
| 3 | Slim Goodbody (press, fan mail) |
1983-1992 | |
Costumes: |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 and 8 | Zazu - Lion King |
undated | |
| 8 | Human Body leotard |
undated | |
| 8 | Neck tie (cravat) |
undated | |
| 3-4 | Professional Files: |
||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | International |
2013-2014 | |
| 3 | Peace ideas |
2001-2002 | |
| 3 | Show proposals |
1997-2001 | |
| 3 | Contracts |
2006-2020 | |
| 3 | Bernard Liebhaber Agency (contracts) |
2003-2005 | |
| 4 | Letters of recommendation |
1999-2006 | |
| 4 | Fan mail |
1984-2002 | |
| 4 | Articles |
2000-2015 | |
| 4 | Recent press |
1991-2007 | |
| 4 | Friends press |
1989-1990 | |
| 4 | Various press- Capt. Power, Rocky |
1997-1991 | |
| 4 | Newspaper clippings |
2008-2019 | |
| 4 | Computer |
1998-2004 | |
| 4 | Arts/civic dial |
1999-2000 | |
| 4 | Associated Solo Artists |
1991-1997 | |
| 4 | Cris Williamson |
1981-1991 | |
| 5 | Theaters/Venues: |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | Bigfork, The Gathering |
1993-1994 | |
| 5 | Flatrock |
1995-1996 | |
| 5 | Montana Shakespeare |
1984-2009 | |
| 5 | Rocky Theater |
1980-1985 | |
| 5 | Rutgers (misc.) |
1982-1986 | |
| 5 | Urban Stages |
2001 | |
| 5 | Virginia City Players |
1983 | |
| Folder | |||
| 5 | Book: "The Contrary Kid" by Matt Cibula, illustrated by Brian Strassburg |
1995 | |
| 5 | Notes |
2009-2011 | |
| 5 | Scrapbooks (3 books) |
undated | |
| 7 | Posters |
2009-2011 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors -- United States
- Gay actors -- United States
- Mimes
- Performing arts -- United States
- Theater
Geographical Names
- Broadway (New York, N.Y.)
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2024
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