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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)
Quantity
10.41 cubic ft. (12 boxes) + 4.09 GB
Collection Number
12877
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
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

Collection contains photographs, manuscripts and notes, newspaper clippings, articles, press, and audio and video regarding Bowers career as an mime, actor, and teacher.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Bill Bowers in March 2023 and February 2025.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2024 and updated by Brittany Heye in April 2026.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Bill Bowers at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Names and Subjects

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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