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WENDELL REFIOR
is an Emerson scholar and impersonator. For
the past decade, he has studied and taught the works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. His
courses have received rave reviews for his insights and passion for the
inspiring idealism in Emerson’s great essays and speeches. Appearing in period
costume, Mr. Refior has thrilled a wide array of audiences delivering
Emerson’s most famous orations and sermons, including Self-Reliance,
American Scholar (Intellectual
Independence) and Fugitive Slave Law
(Ethical Rights).
Mr.
Refior began performing in solo appearances and historical reenactments across
southern New England following Emerson’s 2003 Bicentennial. He has performed a
one-man show for Seniors Clubs, Northeastern University Workshops and Ladies
Associations as well as delivered sermons for Unitarian Universalist Churches,
bringing Ralph Waldo Emerson “back to life.” Wendell was selected as a
panelist for a 2001 Emerson Society meeting.
He is a Life Member of the Emerson Society and is serving on its Board
for a 2007-2009 term. He is employed with a Boston-area biotech firm.
Wendell lives with his wife in Belmont, Mass.
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