https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faire-folk-at-work--5647310enPerforming ArtsCopyright Danhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/049dd6eed69af232343bec2c152a8d9f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faire-folk-at-work--5647310Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:48:39 +0000DanDandjng@earthlink.netPeople who have lived at Faire and have worked at life tell their tales. Comments, questions and/or want to be interviewed? Contact me thru the contact link here. Thanks!trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/howard-patterson--72809118
They also discuss what it like to see others do thier material and how his parents reacted to his running way and joining the circus,They also touch on the broader impact of his work on the New Vaudeville movement and the evolution of performance art at Renaissance Fairs. This discussion is important as it illustrates the transformative power of performance and the creative processes behind engaging with audiences, showcasing how their experiences contributed to a shift in entertainment culture. The podcast serves as a reflection on his artistic journey and the legacy he created in the performing arts. He also talks about his book.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72809118Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:01:44 +0000DanIn this podcast, the speakers, who are host Dan McLauglin and Flying  Karamavov Brother founder Howard Patterson reflecting on Howard's career, discuss his journey from college to becoming successful jugglers and entertainers. The conversation...
They also discuss what it like to see others do thier material and how his parents reacted to his running way and joining the circus,They also touch on the broader impact of his work on the New Vaudeville movement and the evolution of performance art at Renaissance Fairs. This discussion is important as it illustrates the transformative power of performance and the creative processes behind engaging with audiences, showcasing how their experiences contributed to a shift in entertainment culture. The podcast serves as a reflection on his artistic journey and the legacy he created in the performing arts. He also talks about his book.]]>5147brothers,faire,flying,howard,juggling,karamazov,pattersonfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claire-michael-broderick--66947565
The conversation also touches on the intricacies of costume design, stressing that attention to detail can elevate a costume from mere clothing to a representation of historical accuracy. The speakers reflect on the challenges of balancing period authenticity with modern performance elements, as well as the evolution of their musical repertoire.

This discussion is significant as it sheds light on the behind-the-scenes efforts that contribute to theatrical productions, the collaborative nature of performance art, and the cultural importance of Renaissance Fairs in preserving and reenacting historical narratives. The podcast captures the essence of community and creativity in theater, making it relevant for both performers and audiences alike.

1emQcroOMTvoBFZBUN9p]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66947565Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:05:35 +0000DanIn this podcast, the speakers discuss their experiences in the theater, particularly within the context of the Renaissance Fair and the production "Merry Wives of Windsor." The main speaker, who worked in the costume department before transitioning to...
The conversation also touches on the intricacies of costume design, stressing that attention to detail can elevate a costume from mere clothing to a representation of historical accuracy. The speakers reflect on the challenges of balancing period authenticity with modern performance elements, as well as the evolution of their musical repertoire.

This discussion is significant as it sheds light on the behind-the-scenes efforts that contribute to theatrical productions, the collaborative nature of performance art, and the cultural importance of Renaissance Fairs in preserving and reenacting historical narratives. The podcast captures the essence of community and creativity in theater, making it relevant for both performers and audiences alike.

1emQcroOMTvoBFZBUN9p]]>3670claire,faire,merry,michael,renaissance,singers,windsor,wivesfalse70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-young--64050611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64050611Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:39:23 +0000DanRobert talks of being enchanted at faire, improving at the Court and with the public and the various Queens he has acted with. He talks about Phyliss and briefy about his current work with Keven Patterson.3922false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deborah-doyle--63192828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63192828Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:20:31 +0000DanThe podcast transcript features a interview between host Dan McLaughlin and guest Deborah Doyle  discussing their experiences at the Renaissance Faire (mostly hers). They talk about her working at Rosie's Posies, being involved with the Friends of the...3044environmental,faire,renaissance,royalty,theaterfalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-bueche--63131861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63131861Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:17:16 +0000DanIn this episode of the Faire Folk at Work Podcast, host Dan McLaughlin talks with host Dave Bueche. Dave talks about life as an actor in the iconic show Murder of Gonzago, as well as amusing incidents in coming up with the equally entertaining...3008acting,faire,outfoor,renaissance,theaterfalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donna-hollander--62769123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62769123Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:46:16 +0000DanStarting from innocently being drawn into doing Faire at 16, and in turn convincing her parents to to do Faire by those same friends, Donna traces a carreer at Dance, the Ice Booth, and her current interation as an artist selling mosiacs as Faire. A...3135art,faire,renaissaincefalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mark-sellin-simon-spalding-and-shirleigh-brannon-talk-how-to-be-period-and-entertaining-at-the-same-time--62672617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62672617Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:03:46 +0000DanThe podcast featured speakers Simon Spalding, Shirleigh Brannon, and Mark Sellin discussing how to make historical records from the 1580s entertaining for a modern audience at Renaissance Faires. They emphasized the importance of understanding period...4884faire,folk,music,musicianship,performance,renaissancefalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/darla-hitchcock--62523112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62523112Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:10:17 +0000DanDarla found a voice of hers out at Faire. After the work/effort matirx made Faire ecomically not sustainable, Darla found another voice when she discovered she was part of the Lanape Tribe. She is currenlty going for her English PhD at the University...3361authorship,costumes,faire,renaisancefalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marshall-bryer--62334962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62334962Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:32:58 +0000DanThe podcast features speakers host Dan McLaughlin and guest Mashall Bryer reminiscing about their experiences at the Renaissance Faire, discussing their involvement in various booths and activities. The conversation covers the strict period costume...2588faire,renaissancefalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simon-spalding--62288168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62288168Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:12:32 +0000DanThe podcast features a conversation between Simon Spaulding and Dan McLaughlin, discussing Simon's background in theater and music, particularly his experiences with historical reenactment at Renaissance Faires. They talk about Simon's involvement in...3909faire,historical,musicianship,reenactment,renaissancefalse62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-young--62165460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62165460Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:00:15 +0000DanIn a thoughful interview conducted within audio range of a murder of crows, John talks about some of favorite street bits, the creative process, and the unity between his creativity at the Faire and his work as a product development engineer.  He also...2937acting,creativity,faire,fool's,guild,rennaisance,streetfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicky-nebeker--62056331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62056331Sat, 21 Sep 2024 15:24:29 +0000DanYou know, I usually don't get all political with this podcast, BUT when a Faire Alum designs the look of a 30 foot giant ballon of a former President wearing a prison suit that was towed arourd San Fransisco Bay on a boat, I just gotta lead with that....2999costume,costumer,design,faire,prop,renaissance,stagefalse60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-walter--62002470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62002470Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:49:41 +0000DanDoug has danced English and Irish and discusses what he has learned about each and and what lessons he has learned from directors he has had. He talks about how the brains of those in the folk dance community seem to be have been equally adept in the...3509dancers,dancing,faire,folk,music,renaissancefalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danny-garland--61279059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61279059Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:24:21 +0000DanDanny Garland gave himself a fancy title years ago and has been creating visual aspects of the faire with or without the fancy tilte for most of his life. He talks about stages and costumes created, lessons learned and people met. He also talks about...3460design,faire,rennsaiance,stagefalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracey-maron--61262448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61262448Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:26:39 +0000DanFor Tracey, the faire was a place where she felt accepted and then used that acceptance to engages in high jinks of the stage and street, many of which she relates here. She, and the ladies she worked with were the Queens of Comedy At Faire.3792acting,faire,renaissancefalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christina-forst--61139719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61139719Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:37:12 +0000DanChristina has seen Queen's at the Renaissance Faire since Lousia and tells about what she learned from them all. She also discusses the skills she brings to the role and the joy she feels in being the Queen. Generally, she reports that is feels good...3989environmental,faire,rennaissance,street,theaterfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-moore--61073885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61073885Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:42:16 +0000DanThe podcast transcript features speakers reminiscing about their experiences at the Renaissance Fair, discussing how they got involved, the unique performances they did, and the sense of community and family they found at the Fair. Greg talks, forming...2818acting,faire,renaissancefalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beaverton-high-school-2nd-period--60992318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60992318Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:55:16 +0000DanBeaverton High School (OR) theater students Oliver, Samwise,Ali and Aiden, along with their teacher Shannon Dery, tell of their experiences and adventures at a recent Rennaisaince faire, as well as willingly play an improv excercise.3677faire,immersive,renaissaice,street,theaterfalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beaverton-high-school-1st-period--60983305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60983305Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:23:50 +0000DanBeaverton High School (OR) theater students Max and Hudson, along with their teacher Shannon Dery, tell of their experiences and adventures at a recent Rennaisaince faire.2519experimental,historical,reenactments,renaissance,street,theaterfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roger-wilson--60937454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60937454Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:33:32 +0000DanRoger Wilson AKA Jolly Roger AKA The Pirate Guy AKA Clench A Wench tells tales of the Rope, the thoughts motivating those who participate in the Rope, and the people who made it all happen, their successes and when things might have gone a bit too...4138faire,pirates,renaissancetrue52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-breen--60899465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60899465Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:18:27 +0000DanJohn details the thanks he has for long time associates Sue Honor and Linda Sutherland, recounts the many charactors and accents he has inflicted on the world as various theme characters, ennumerates  the various qualities of the Queens he has served...4248boggards,faire,poxy,rennaissancefalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sue-honor--60791425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60791425Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:26:44 +0000DanSue talks about how Phyllis invited her mom to have a craft booth at faire, how Mom took 10 year old Sue to Faire and put her daughter and younger brother on the streets, and how that expression differs now than it did then. Sue also discusses how the...3423faire,parades,renaissancefalse50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laurie-sullivan--60627258
Oh, up his sleevies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60627258Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:20:47 +0000DanEver how much thought and effort in being made the person standing at the edge of the stage, interpretating the show for the deaf people? Ever wonder how such treasured Elizabeathan "jests" such as, "Say where does Julius Ceasaer keep his Armies?" get...
Oh, up his sleevies.]]>3276asl,faire,renaissance,stagecraftfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laura-gregory--60542730Laura Gregory Sings.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60542730Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:03:27 +0000DanLaura has sung with Mark Sellin and Wren of Iniquity and Heather Green and Clair Brodich and Merry Wives of Windsor. She sings on the Spotify song list https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33OtUcKAXCuqpa7A9Rgo1Z.  Laura Gregory Sings.  ]]>3029faire,folk,renaissaince,singers,singingfalse48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/linda-sutherland--60375942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60375942Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:50:36 +0000Dan Linda Sutherland talks about changes and coninuieties she has seen as the director of Friends of Faire starting with Phyliss and through the present day. In part a tribute to her husband Steve who recently passed away. 4338faire,management,renaissancefalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dawn-taylor--60258677
Much, some of which she regrets in retrospect, will be revealed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60258677Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:43:54 +0000DanDawn recalls many of things she did at Faire, including her role in Peasants For Peace, some of things the lady Halbadiers did, and the circumstances why she thought the presence of Puerto Ricans in her underwear were worth mentioning. Much, some of...
Much, some of which she regrets in retrospect, will be revealed.]]>4084acting,faire,improv,renaissance,streetfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-mcgrath--60215416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60215416Thu, 30 May 2024 00:08:13 +0000DanKevin talks about how a perceptive teacher changed his life by specifically inviting him to a filmed version of Othello which gave him a lifelong appreciation of Shakespeare, lessons learned acting and dancing with the Merry Pranksters,  and what his...2904acting,agoura,faire,fools,renaissance,street,theaterfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-scudder--60170508https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-poems-by-billy-scudder--59143511

Feel free to download or post elsewhere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60170508Sat, 25 May 2024 14:04:39 +0000DanBilly talks about becoming a mime, his life as Charlie, how the Faire spoke to him before there was a Faire, and how the spirit of the faire informs his life.  Be sure to check out his reading of his original two poems about the Agoura site at...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-poems-by-billy-scudder--59143511

Feel free to download or post elsewhere.]]>5686faire,mime,rennaisance,stagecraft,street,theaterfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-randall--60036371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60036371Tue, 14 May 2024 23:27:10 +0000DanGary reflects on what makes the Faire unique and what else has been like it in his life and what the Pattersons had to do with it all. He also recalls the midnight bus ride through Buttonwillow.3066environmental,faire,gary,outdoor,randall,rennaissance,street,theaterfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nell-blackwell--59976281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59976281Sat, 11 May 2024 04:42:03 +0000DanNell worked crew and worked beverages. She painted faires full of signs and she baby sat Baby Pattersons who later became her boss.  Occasionally, she would give Phyliss a ride. Here are some of her stories.3139blackwell,faire,nell,outdoor,rennasiance,signage,signs,stagesfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paula-fell--59239675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59239675Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:23:41 +0000DanPaula and Dan discuss play writing techniques out at Faire, and Paula tells how she has incorporated lessons learned at Faire in other numerous theatrical ventures outside of Faire. She also recalls how Phyliss once waived the rule of historical...2864authorship,faire,renassaince,stagecraftfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-springhorn--59090997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59090997Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:13:06 +0000DanDavid talks about what it feels like to connect with an audience at faire, some of his contempories he worked with and respected, and gives a bit of his street personna.3123acting,faire,improv,street-theaterfalse40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-g-lowe-jr--58937665https://www.richardlowejr.com/RenaissanceFaires or sample a wider diversity of his photos at https://www.richardlowejr.com In this interview Richard talks how he can tell a good faire from a bad faire without even going through the Front Gate, and how he has used his photography of enrich the experience for all who attend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58937665Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:36:14 +0000DanRichard has been at over 400 days at Rennisaince Faires, and over 1200 Belly Dance shows. And he has over 700,000 photos on the web that can be dowloaded for free https://www.richardlowejr.com/RenaissanceFaires or sample a wider diversity of his...https://www.richardlowejr.com/RenaissanceFaires or sample a wider diversity of his photos at https://www.richardlowejr.com In this interview Richard talks how he can tell a good faire from a bad faire without even going through the Front Gate, and how he has used his photography of enrich the experience for all who attend.]]>2432belly,dancers,faire,photography,renaissancefalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-lincoln--58642522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58642522Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:08:25 +0000DanKelly has worn pants at Faire with approval by Phylliss; has rendered Will Wood speechless on the street for upwards of 10 seconds, and has done extended street bits with David on a daily basis.2757bar,faire,kelly,patterson,phyliss,renaissance,stagecraft,tending,will,woodsfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelby-bond--58537226Dungeons and Shakespeare. In addition to patiently explaining how one combines a Faire show with a D and D adventure that is different with each performance, Shelby reflects on what the Faire community has meant to him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58537226Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:22:13 +0000DanLong a favorite at Faire, Shelby discusses the skills and techniques he honed at the Faire that he brings latest production https://www.thebestmedicineproductions.com/dungeonsandshakespeare. In addition to patiently explaining how one combines a Faire...Dungeons and Shakespeare. In addition to patiently explaining how one combines a Faire show with a D and D adventure that is different with each performance, Shelby reflects on what the Faire community has meant to him.]]>3271dungeons,faire,historic,immersive,reenactment,shakeaspere,stagecraftfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-crabb--58373757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58373757Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:14:36 +0000DanBob, a musician as well as a dancer as a teacher reflects on what Linda Underhill told him were the tests for making something sound like period "enough".3046dancing,faire,musicianship,renaissancefalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-cawelti--58321161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58321161Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:55:04 +0000DanMichael tells about his career and innovations as a fight director, lessons derived from Faire as a stage director and why he doesn't mind being the center of attention when he's shooting arrows at something.3459director,faire,fight,patterson,phyliss,renaissancefalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/douglas-michael-burger--58286012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58286012Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:23:03 +0000DanDouglas Michael Burger has been taught by legends; passed along legacies and dreamt new dances. Additional material by Sally Burden Burger.3503dance,faire,folk,price,rennaisance,richardfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morgan-mcdow--58224344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58224344Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:14:18 +0000DanMorgan talks dance theory, dancers, period music theory, musicians in the context of the Faire and how they all combined at the Faire. The Beatles contributed too.3552faire,musicians,musicianship,patterson,phyliss,renaissaincefalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrea-citrin--58139837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58139837Thu, 28 Dec 2023 17:25:06 +0000DanShe was a happy peasant and Merry Prankster, and learned valuable social skills serving ale. All these elements have given her skills she uses to this day.2177faire,life,renaissance,skillsfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randal-scott--57986538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57986538Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:04:13 +0000DanWith lessons learned at the Horse Tourney and the Lord Mayor Players, Randal reflects of Faire performance experiences derived for a lifetime at performing at Faire, and why he will never say, "if you have any complaint, write them on a back of a 20...3182false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gregory-propst-brown--57757716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57757716Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:18:27 +0000DanImagine listening to a Faire weekend workshop taught by someone who has thought about Faire and how it can work. Also hear what David Sprinhorn, Luisa Puig and Adam Long have in common.3673acting,faire,improv,renaissancefalse30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taliesin--57279288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57279288Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:15:25 +0000DanHe's challanged patrons at Faire as a Puritan, a Soaked Bloke and as a serious Shakespearean actor. He is simply, Taliesin and he shares stories drawn mostly from the streets.3051acting,faire,immersive,shakespeare,street,theaterfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-bohlin--56994609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56994609Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:14:11 +0000DanJames was trained in the uber School of Method Acting taught at UCLA and also has had years of street acting experience at the Renaissance Faire, and somehow mixed the two together successfully. Hear how.2809acting,faire,rensiassance,uclafalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kaylasue-aarons--56857415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56857415Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:07:29 +0000DanShe was a servant at court who noticed things including Danese and Luisa.1867court,faire,renaissancefalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doreen-wiley--56746010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56746010Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:54:21 +0000DanDoreen shares with Dan what she admired about performers such as Luisa Puig, Kevin Brown and David Springhorn and how Faire helped teach respect for the audience.2655faire,reeve's,renaissaince,talefalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marilyn-letchworth-part-1-the-teacher--56639277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56639277Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:07:48 +0000DanIn part 1, Marilyn, who has taught and performed for over 40 years) discusses the importance of teaching theater to children and techniques to get them excited, especially in Commedia. While geared to children, these are techniques than can be used by...2311arts,children,commedia,dickens,education,faire,renaissance,teachingfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marilyn-letchworth-part-2-the-performer--56638473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56638473Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:23:46 +0000DanIn Part 2, Marilyn recounts various what happens when a fellow actress "forgets" she has a joint in her bag when she has a show in a prison (short answer, she assumes another role, quickly); when stage design and lighting design are not in sync in the...2601arts,children,commedia,faire,rennasiance,teachingfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-copeland--56601003]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56601003Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:35:03 +0000DanJohn talks about creating, and sustaining realities as varied as Elizabethan England, The Old West and the future recreationally and professionally all while retaining the interest of an entertained audience.]]>3359chaucher,favor,once,performance,reeve's,rennaissancefalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-letchworth--56418234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56418234Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:50:04 +0000DanJim, master commedia mask maker and performer talks abouth some the of legendary women of faire he has worked with such as Peg Long, Judy Kory, Phyllis Patterson, and his equally legenary wife Marliyn.3213false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steve-aultman--56292460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56292460Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:57:35 +0000DanSteve discuses the confluence of computers, cars, UCLA and the faire in his life.4169dogwatch,faire,renaissance,uclafalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lois-dearmond--56102320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56102320Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:08:57 +0000DanEarly days and decisions with the Briton Ensemble (madrigal group) coupled with costuming jobs in movies (in a genre you might not suspect) make for an intriguing conversation.2120costume,faire,hollywood,renaissancefalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heidi-barthelemy--55147990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55147990Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:03:49 +0000DanHeidi, a booth owner, faire bureaucrat and world traveler, reflects of how she got to where she is and the family derived life skills and other people who have helped along the way.2551faire,jewelry,moon,necklaces,pale,renaissancefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cora-hendershot--54557130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54557130Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:41:40 +0000DanHaving worked directly for Phyliss as an office minion, and more indirectly as a booth owner and craftsperson, a stage manager and as well as a parade person, Cora offers her unique persepctive on several aspects of faire and how it all effected her.2534false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-rover-singer--53551984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53551984Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:55:55 +0000DanDaniel discusses growing up as a Disney fan, similarities and differences between Disney and the Faire as employers and the relative merits of "oob" vs. "but, love" as the defining Shakespearean bit.4178agoura,disney,faire,patterson,renaissancefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shannon-dery--52802925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52802925Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:51:04 +0000DanShannon discusses how experiences at Faire have strongly influenced his current methods and thoughts on teaching theater to middle and high school students. For those of you who knew Shannon only then and are thinking "That Shannon who...?" rest...3041acting,education,faire,renaissance,theatertrue16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theo-katzoff--52703313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52703313Sat, 11 Feb 2023 16:44:58 +0000DanFrom the start Theo has played historical personnas, such as Henry Hudson, as well as acted with historical actors such as Henry Fonda and Bette Davis. He has directed fencing on stage and screen, and co-founded along with David Springhorn and Pat...3130acting,child-actor,faire,improv,renaissance,stage-fencingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/megan-stewart--52677131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52677131Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:15:19 +0000DanMegan Stewart, who started at the Faire yelling at nobles dressed in mud in the third grade, is now a museum exhibits manager. In this interview she talk about the collective created reality of both the Faire and museums, and the inclusive philosophy...2889faire,management,museum,renaissancefalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jess-winfield--52617101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52617101Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:03:50 +0000DanJess talks about what was funny then, what is funny now, and what didn't make the cut.3512auhorship,faire,reduced,renaisance,shakespearefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shirleigh-brannon--52547647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52547647Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:50 +0000DanFirst in her family to attend college, Shirleigh talks about dancing and performing music professionally as well as part of a spontaneous folk tradition, similarities to street theater and reference interviews in a library setting, and other ways the...2041faire,immersive,librarianship,renaissance,theaterfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kirsten-hochman-in-memoriam--52500281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52500281Sat, 21 Jan 2023 02:44:47 +0000DanDan And Mark talk about acing with Kirsten and then present examples of her work.1075acting,faire,renaissancefalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laura-mclean--52372049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52372049Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:43:31 +0000DanLaura thanks the people who helped her at the start of her faire, things she learned at faire, and how she has used those skills after faire to become the person she is now. She also recalls an incident involving a celebrity selling toys on the street.2356faire,growth,improv,life,personal,renaissance,skillsfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeffrey-weissman--52323705"Boy Blue" here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52323705Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:51:08 +0000DanStar of screen, stage and Wikipedia, Jeffrey shares life lessons learned from nobles, actors and Johnny Cash. Also listen to Jeffrey recite his poem https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52278270"Boy Blue" here.]]>2796acting,authorship,faire,renaissancefalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patrick-j-bannon--52274373Pictures from then and his later artwork (which help when listening to a podcast) here..]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52274373Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:39:54 +0000DanCo-founder of the Halberdiers, he started as a clown and went from there. https://www.facebook.com/patrick.j.bannon/photos_albums from then and his later artwork (which help when listening to a podcast)...Pictures from then and his later artwork (which help when listening to a podcast) here..]]>2566experimental,faire,renaissance,theaterfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sa-sandy-thomson-winfield--52252554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52252554Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:33:41 +0000DanAn interview that could perhaps resonate the greater the knowledge of Dueling Buckets, faire booth owner and actress, Sa regales us with tales of water and fabric, mostly involving the faire.2661acting,booth,costuming,entrepreneurship,faire,ownership,renaissancefalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/martina-livingston--52197326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52197326Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:50:27 +0000DanBooth owner, costumer, and silly song stylist, Martina Livingston shares her insights on Faire, life, and how the two intersect.2112booth,color,costume,faire,management,renaissance,salesmanshipfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jim-kelly--52089425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52089425Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:46:31 +0000DanJim reads poetry (some his own); discuses the differences between acting and reciting; and recalls incidents at both Faire and Fool and places inbetween.3019authorship,faire,fool's,guild,performance,renaissancefalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judy-kory--51873977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51873977Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:53:43 +0000DanJudy discusses the early days of the faire, the development of its unique mix of audience/cast participation, and how she had a hand in getting the faire banned from a particular venue, for a time.2900audience,faire,participation,renassiance,volunteersfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/margit-elland-schmitt--51365567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51365567Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:13:38 +0000DanMargit shares story telling tips and other valuable life lessons learned at the Renaissance Faire. She also reads an extended portion of award winning short story, "Under Janey's Garden."4234false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bailey-spencer-jackson--51008497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51008497Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:45:00 +0000DanBailey discusses feeding, talking and clothing actors and peasants and how lessons learned at faire makes it all easier.3494businesspeople,credits,faire,industry,interviewing,motion,picture,womenfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jane-rosenberg-laforge--50989900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50989900Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:02:49 +0000DanJane discusses her life at the Faire, her books The Unsuitable Princess and My Aunt's Abortion, life and writing, and how they all intertwine.2059abortion,aunt's,authorship,faire,jane,laforge,princess,rosenbergfalse1full