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Kids' Kingdom |
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For Naughtier Appetites
The following shows may contain adult themes or content! |
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Our Featured Characters |
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Guilds and Troupes |
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The guilds & troupes of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire are performance groups portraying various facets of Elizabethan life. Click on the name to go to their official website, where available. Contact information is available if you'd like more information on joining or auditioning for that Guild or Troupe. |
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Circus Of Invention
"The Future is Now"! From Leonardo di Vinci's latest flying contraption to wooden shoes on wheels theses wacky inventors entertain and mystify you with their visions of the future.
Director: Robert Beatie
Email: rob@circusofinvention.com |
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Commedia Volante
Straight from Venezia to your face. Join this group of traditional Commedia dell' Arte actors as they prepare their latest play for Her Majesty. Come by and get some "Free Italian Advice". Step upon "The Carpet of Truth". Enjoy some traditional Italian songs and games. After spending time with the zany Martinelli family, you'll be sure to be saying, "Mamma Mia!"
Director: Roxanne Dungereaux
Email: Roxanne.Dungereaux@gmail.com |
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Country Garden Dancers
This dance troupe performs vigorous,
exhilarating dance in the English Country tradition -- including both
authentic period dances and original pieces -- in bright and colorful
stage shows. CGD also continues the ancient and hallowed tradition of
maidens wrapping the Maypole as a symbol of springtime, fertility, and
revelry.
Director: Kris Davey
Email: krisdavey@hotmail.com |
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Court of the May
Fun and Merriment abound in the presence of the May Revelers! These blissful representatives of spring and all its glory are here to play, to dance and to sing, and to encourage spring romance throughout Port Deptford! The lovely Queens of the May can be found wrapping the Maypole with the Country Garden Dancers, Thwarting the Puritans, flirting with the Yeoman of the Guard, and thoroughly enjoying their day at the Faire!
Director: Alessia Zemo
Email: alessialzemo@gmail.com |
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The Court Of Misrule - Fool's Guild
Delight in the antics of these lively fools and merrymakers as they spread fun and merriment throughout the Shire.
Director:
Misty Rivera-Pauly
Email: ditzie_chick@yahoo.com |
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Danse Macabre
Even in the most festive villages, the Plague could always rear its ugly head and spoil our play. Join these dancers in the street as they trick death away from our Shire and remind us to live each day to the fullest.
Director: Bob Fox
Email: cyberbobfx@aol.com |
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The Florentines of San Lorenzo
Florence: The Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and home to the d'Medici family, infamous leaders of Tuscany; patrons of the finest artists, architects and scholars; and world-renown arbiters of style and grandeur. Ambassadors from the d'Medici family have arrived at Port Deptford with a colorful contingent of Italian lords and ladies, soldiers, swordsmen and artists. Learn the methods and techniques of the rapier and arming sword, enjoy a reading of beauteous Italian literature, watch a Florentine court portrait artist ply his craft, or discover what the Renaissance Florentines knew about herbs, plants and medicine. As the saying goes, "Everyone wants to be a Medici." Come see for yourself.
Guildmaster: Pax Smith
Email: Paximus@aol.com
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The Gentlemen Adventurers
The patriots, Heroes and Explorers of Elizabeth's England! See these military officers and gentlemen take to the streets conducting personal duels and practicing their swordplay.
Guildmaster: Steven Leon
Email: steven_leon@verizon.net |
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Guild of St. Andrews - Clan MacColin
This lively clan of Scottish singers, dancers, musicians, and soldiers demonstrate their slice of life in their interactive camp, entertain with their high stepping dance show and thrill with their skills in battle on the Tournament field.
Guildmaster: Steve Gillan
Email: Colinchief@hotmail.com |
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Guild of St. Cuthbert - Parades and Pageants
These lively village peasants present colorful parades, pageants and pleasant pastimes in the streets, as well as host the Tea with the Queen.
Guildemaster: Sue Honor
Email: suehonor@pacbell.net |
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Guild of St. Helena - The Commoner's Guild
The back bone of 16th century society, these lively folks are sure to entertain you as they frolic in the streets of Port Deptford.
Guildemaster: R. Merlin
Email: myrrhlyn9@yahoo.com |
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The Guild of St. Ives - The Townsfolke
Spend time in an Elizabethan Village with the towns folk as they work their trades, demonstrate daily life (good and bad) and prepare for the coming of their Queen.
Guildmaster: Donna Flood
Email: dflood@ccis.com |
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Guild of St. Michael - The Military
The fierce, hardy soldiers and camp followers are found in this encampment, battling in the Arena, and escorting Her Majesty, The Queen. Stop by before 1:00 PM and your kids can train and march with the Queen's military and even join the show at the Queen's Royal Joust.
Guildmaster: "AJ" Johnson
Email: Aaron_Johnson@verizon.net |
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Kids' Kingdom
There are wonderful family-friendly activities all over Faire, but nowhere greater than in the magical land known as Kids' Kingdom. Kids of all ages will have an amazing time with games, crafts, story-telling, songs, shows, and our magical Kids' Kingdom characters. Special guests visit Kids' Kingdom throughout the day, the Ship's Musician with tales from the sea, Hansel trying to find his sister Gretel, the mystical Story Teller spinning stories older than time, as well as other favorite characters from traditional storybook tales. Kids of all ages are invited to join in the fun and the magic!
Director: Mistress Annie Hunter
Email: gammergosling@gmail.com |
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Norwhich Waits
If you're a musician looking to help bring to life fanfare at the Renaissance Faire than this is your group. Norwhich Waits is the official Queen's band as well as the official Joust trumpeters. You will also see them in many of the parades, shows and at the Courtly Dance performance in the Queen's Court area.
Director: Tom Axworthy
Email: scemc@earthlink.net |
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The Privateers
Across the seas to wild, untamed lands they've sailed. They've returned with booty untold. They've pillaged the Spanish main for the glory of Her Majesty and have now returned with booty and plunder that they need to unload discreetly! These salty creatures of the sea are always ready with a yarn to spin... just be careful they don't steal your purse when your back is turned.
Director: Jason Sheffey
Email: tellmedark@gmail.com |
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Puritans
Pay heed to their stern warnings and colorful preachings against excess fun and frivolity but remember they do not always practice what they preach!
Director: Nick Balbas
Email: nickbalbas@aol.com |
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The Queen's Court
- Join the glittering court of Elizabeth Gloriana in the Nobles' Glade and throughout the Faire.
- Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth I, calls forth all young lads and lasses to be knighted on the Children's stage each afternoon.
- Come feel the thrill and see the spectacle that is the Queen's royal progress as it winds it's way across Faire
Guildmaster:
Terri Casey
Email:auntiegertus@yahoo.com |
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RenQuest
Experience RenQuest, a bold new action quest at the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire. RenQuest delights gamers with an abundance of profound and absurd riddles, clues, spells and hunts. Players directly interact with faire performers, artisans, merchants, and all matter of various magical creatures. Earn points, collect rewards and ultimately test your mental abilities and physical acuity by solving the mystery of the Dragon's Egg.
Director: TBA
Email: carlos@renfair.com |
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St. Nicholas Home for Wayward Children
Babies built the Renaissance. At St. Nicholas Home for Wayward Children, you'll meet lots of tots in authentic Renaissance wear, playing authentic games.
Director: Stork Wilson
Email: storkus@aol.com |
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The Town Criers
Meet these unmistakable characters in the street or at the guildhall. With bright sashes and bells, The Town Criers part the parade's way and cry the news of the day throughout the shire.
Director: Heidi Halsell
Email: heidibug1976@hotmail.com |
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The Village Mongers
The Mongers Guild portray relentless and determined street merchants who
will attempt to sell anything. Barter with a frolicsome fishwife, a
clattering tinker, or a bumbling barber- surgeon during morning market
for some of the most interesting wares in the village! And, once a day
they take to the stage with the rollicking faire classic, Pye Powder
Court.
Guildmaster: Diana Kaufman
Email: dtkaufman@gmail.com |
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The Washerwomen
Caution, you may get wet! - Wit, Water & Song fly freely at the washing well. Laundry, and laughter is the life-blood of these lively women.
Director: Angela Allen
Email: bucketandcudgel@gmail.com |
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Yeomen of The Queen's Guard
The Queen's loyal and valiant guard match wits with our guests, woo the ladies and escort Her Majesty through the Faire.
Guildmaster: Gordon Bradley
Email: biggb@jps.net |
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