Jerome
Bridges
Living History Interpreter, Actor, Historian, Storyteller
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Avery
Chenoweth
Avery Chenoweth is a Charlottesville writer whose work has appeared in Harper's, Spy, Lingua Franca, and The New York Times.
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Michel
Chikwanine
A former child soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Celia
Churchill-Sandys
Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, is an internationally acclaimed author, journalist, television personality and speaker.
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Dean
King
Award-winning and best-selling author of nine non-fiction books
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McAvoy
Layne- as Mark Twain
As the Ghost of Mark Twain, McAvoy Layne portrays one of America’s most famous writers in Samuel Langhorne Clemens – Mark Twain to most people. Layne is acknowledged as one of the best Mark Twain interpreters in the world. In typical Twain style, Layne says of his work, “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American.” With numerous appearances on television and the big screen, including the Discovery Channel’s award-winning documentary, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Layne is the real deal Mark Twain
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Christopher
Lowell - as Benjamin Franklin
One might easily mistake Christopher Lowell for the real Benjamin Franklin. A retired French and Drama teacher, Lowell’s enthusiasm for education and history exudes in his portrayal of one of our most famous founding fathers. He uses his passion to channel Benjamin Franklin and address to audiences of all ages. Lowell can also portray Ben in French, drawing on Franklin’s ambassadorship to the nation and a love of French culture.
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Norris
Mailer
Widow of famed American author Norman Mailer, Norris Church Mailer is a true Renaissance woman and classic beauty. Norris co-authored three screenplays with Norman and has written two novels of her own, Windchill Summer and Cheap Diamonds, both published by Random House. During 33 years of marriage to Norman, Norris raised two children, step-mothered seven and dealt with five ex-wives! A former Wilhelmina model and actress on “All My Children,” Norris is also known for her paintings. Stories of her exciting, multi-faceted life are guaranteed to captivate any audience.
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Gill
Shaw
Official Photographer of Great Britain’s Royal family, Photographer to Britain's most notable celebrities
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Wes
Stone
A classically trained actor with academic credentials in history, Wes Stone brings a broad range of characters and speaking topics to life, from Gen. Omar Bradley to architect Robert Mills. Of special interest to him are the history of technology, engineering and law, as well as poetry and photography. His presentations derive from personal experiences. With nearly 30 years of experience in historical interpretation, Stone is qualified to entertain and enlighten with his acting prowess and knowledge of the past.
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