Faire Folk at Work

Steve discuses the confluence of computers, cars, UCLA and the faire in his life.

Early 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.

Heidi, 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.

Having 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.

Daniel 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.

Shannon 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 assured he now is a thoughful teacher worthy of molding impressionable youth. He also has nice things to say about Louisa and Phyllis.

From 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 Bannon the Halbediers. And he has nice things to say about all of them. Except for the suits at CBS. Them, not so much.

Megan 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 nature of the faire started by founders such as Judy Coy and Phyliss Patterson.

Jess talks about what was funny then, what is funny now, and what didn't make the cut.

First 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 sociology of the faire, as articulated by Phyllis Patterson, has enriched our lives.

Dan And Mark talk about acing with Kirsten and then present examples of her work.

Laura 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.

Star of screen, stage and Wikipedia, Jeffrey shares life lessons learned from nobles, actors and Johnny Cash. Also listen to Jeffrey recite his poem "Boy Blue" here.

Co-founder of the Halberdiers, he started as a clown and went from there. Pictures from then and his later artwork (which help when listening to a podcast) here. .

An 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.

Booth owner, costumer, and silly song stylist, Martina Livingston shares her insights on Faire, life, and how the two intersect.

Jim reads poetry (some his own); discuses the differences between acting and reciting; and recalls incidents at both Faire and Fool and places inbetween.

Judy 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.

Margit 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."

Bailey discusses feeding, talking and clothing actors and peasants and how lessons learned at faire makes it all easier.

Jane discusses her life at the Faire, her books The Unsuitable Princess and My Aunt's Abortion, life and writing, and how they all intertwine.