Friends Speaker Series: Willem Dafoe

Appearing in over one hundred films during his remarkable career, Willem Dafoe is internationally respected for bringing versatility and boldness to some of the most iconic films of the past thirty years. Known for his artistic curiosity and daring, Dafoe has appeared in film projects around the world, becoming a fan favorite for roles in Hollywood blockbusters and independent cinema.

Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Dafoe studied drama briefly at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before joining the experimental theater company Theatre X in Milwaukee. He moved to New York in 1976, where he studied under Richard Schechner, director of the avant-garde theater troupe The Performance Group. Dafoe later became one of the founding members of The Wooster Group, an experimental theatre collective, and would continue to help create and perform in the group’s work through 2005.

Willem Dafoe and Dr. Harvey Young, Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Boston University will engage in conversation during this Friends Speaker Series. Willem Dafoe’s papers are part of the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University and will also be on exhibit during the event. Following the talk, a reception with food and refreshments will take place.

This Friends Speaker Series is free to members of the friends of HGARC and students with a BU ID. General public admission is $25. To R.S.V.P please call (617) 353-3697.