jean erdman (february 20, 1916 – may 4, 2020) was an american dancer and choreographer. she was born in honolulu, hawaii. she won a drama desk award for outstanding choreography in 1972 for her work in "the two gentlemen of verona". she was known for her works as ideal spectator in "every soul is a circus", the speaking fate in "punch and the judy" and the one who speaks in "letter to the world".