Mcavoy layne biography

For thirty-five years now, in four thousand performances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to Leningrad University in Russia, McAvoy has been preeminent in preserving the wit & wisdom of the.
McAvoy Layne is “The Ghost of Mark Twain.” For twenty-seven years now, in over four thousand performances from Piper's Opera House in Virginia City to.
McAvoy is a winner of the Nevada Award for Excellence in School and Library Service.

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McAvoy Layne

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McAvoy Layne is “The Ghost of Mark Twain.” For twenty-seven years now, in over four thousand performances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to Leningrad University in Russia, McAvoy Layne has been preeminent, in preserving the wit & wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain.

Says McAvoy, “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American.”

McAvoy is the ghost of Samuel Clemens in A&E’s biography of Mark Twain, and in the Discovery Channel’s Cronkite Award winning documentary, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is a winner of the Nevada award for excellence in school and library service, and author of a soon to be published audiobook, One Life is Not Enough.

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Lecture Series: "Mark Twain's Nevada Part 2" by McAvoy Layne

Samuel Clemens discovered his literary lodestone in Virginia City. McAvoy Lane brings that history to life as he returns to Piper’s Opera House for An Evening with Mark Twain in Nevada. Bio: McAvoy Layne Is the Ghost of Mark Twain For thirty years now, in over four thousand performances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City to Leningrad University in Russia, McAvoy has been preeminent in preserving the wit & wisdom of The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope, Mark Twain. McAvoy is a winner of the Nevada Award for Excellence in School and Library Service. He plays the ghost of Samuel Clemens in the Biography Channel’s episode of Mark Twain, and the Discovery Channel’s Cronkite Award-winning documentary, ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.’ Says McAvoy, “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American. The Trouble begins at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets-Online $20 At the door $25 Box Seats – can sit up to four people and a bottle of wine – $1

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July 21 | Lake of the Sky Amphitheater | South Lake Tahoe

After decades of touring the world to share the history and character of Mark Twain, local impersonator, writer and educator McAvoy Layne is ready to call it a day.

In discussing his upcoming retirement, the revered performer, of course, told a story.

“A very smart lady once told me, ‘McAvoy, better to retire two years too early than two minutes too late.’ It’s been a wonderful 35-year adventure.”

Layne shares his unforgettable stories, inimitable wit and classic charm for the final time on Sept. 30, back where his career began, at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, Nev.

He will continue to perform for small parties at his Incline Village, Nev., home known as Twain Haven.

“I think [Twain] speaks to us with an immediacy, a manner that transcends the ages” says Layne. “With his humor and insights into human nature, he was so ahead of his time.” | ghostoftwain.com

Read our profile on McAvoy Layne at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Sean McAlindin

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