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Clown
“In Letter’s End, a shabby clownish man burns lost packages and dead letters in a furnace until a torn parcel lets fall an old brown teddy bear, and a memory is kindled. As he opens other items, a whole life unfold….Bowart, like a one-man circus, is unfailingly charming, clever and adroit..”
- The Mercury, Australia
Wolfe Bowart in Letter’s End. Photo by SpoonTree Productions.
““I think we all have the urge to be a clown, whether we know it or not.”
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When we think of the word 'clown' we might conjure up thoughts of red noses and tiny cars, but since ancient times, clown characters have played powerful roles in cultures around the world. From the sacred clowns of the Hopi culture to the wise fools of Shakespeare and on to the antics of Chaplin and Keaton, clown characters are often a mirror that allow us to see ourselves.
Interview with Avner Eisenberg
In this segment, Wolfe interviews Avner Eisenberg, known professionally and globally as Avner the Eccentric. Avner is a preeminent American vaudeville performer, clown, mime, juggler, and sleight of hand magician whose work has been seen on Broadway, in movies, and in countless venues around the world. For two performers renowned for their silent performances, Avner and Wolfe have a lot to talk about!
Wolfe Bowart with Chicken Man in Letter’s End. Photo by SpoonTree Productions.
Wolfe with Avner Eisenberg.
Resources Mentioned in this Interview
Discover more about Avner Eisenberg, hailed as one of the greatest clowns of all time, Avner the Eccentric,
Learn more about Wolfe Bowart at spoontree.com.