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Mime
“Bowart acts wordlessly but with boundless expression, his silent movie-actor’s face, acrobat’s body and magician’s hands telling us all we need to know about the sweet sadness of a lost man finally abandoning himself and his dreams to the elements.”
—The West Australian, Perth
Mime is a form of silent art that involves acting or communicating using only movements, gestures, and facial expressions. Wolfe uses little to no words in his productions, creating a narrative that can be understood across borders and cultures, which has made his work accessible the world over.
Interview with Lorie Heald and Rick Wamer
In this segment, Wolfe interviews Tucson-based teachers, directors, and mimes Lorie Heald and Rick Wamer. Lorie and Rick studied with Marceau, and have collaborated with artists all over the world. Together they directed The School for Mime Theater at Kenyon College for over a decade.
Resources Mentioned in this Interview
Learn more about Rick Wamer, director and artist of “body theatre.”
Learn more about Wolfe Bowart at spoontree.com.