Interview Questions for Renaissance Performers and Merchants 1. What is the name of your act? Twisted Knickers 2. Where are you located or where is your home fair? We’re proud…
J. Thomas Glass Arts – Dragon’s Breath – GA
Author’s Note: This blog post is a little different, since this vendor is having a bit of trouble on a public forum and since us Renaissance folks need to stick…
A Treasure Indeed – A Chaste Treasure that is – PA area
Our business address is based in Pennsylvania, but we tour all over the place. Consequently, several members have moved to various locations over time. We’ve got some folks in south,…
Meet Menage a Moi – IL area
In 2016, a health emergency forced my singing partner off the stage for a time, we were scheduled and contracted perform a festival in less than a week. Luckily, the…
Meet the Sisters Pendragon – New England area (USA)
1. What is it that you do? The Sisters Pendragon is a two-woman stage combat and comedic story-telling troupe. We focus on telling historical stories and folk tales which feature…
Huzzah for 2023 and to toot it off with – Oberon Ocarinas!
1. What is it that you do or sell? We are Ross Dubois and Aerica (“Bearsey”) DiPonzio. We are some of the last independent makers of concert quality ocarinas in…
Get a little Artsy with “The Art Child”- CT area
Thank thee to Alicia of “The Art Child” out of Connecticut for letting me interview her and what she does. It looks like a great addition to any faire. As…
MacDudley Dragon Entertainment – in MI
What is it that you do? I think it’s important if we start with a little bit of history. We started in this business 15 years ago and our games…
Meet The Courtesan & The Cabin Boy – Chicago, IL
1. What is it that you do? The Courtesan & The Cabin Boy (Belle Weathers [Suzanne M. Bracken] and Bo’sun Orlando di Katzer [D. Ordo Mancer]) are a musical comedy…
Escape with an Escapologist Mark Logsdon- Oklahoma area
I do a audience interactive comedy/escape show that has been tailored for period events. The audience themselves do become part of the show. Unfortunately, due to the fact that each…
The Misfit Gypsies
What is it that you do ? Misfit Gypsies are a professional belly dance troupe that teach and perform in venues ranging from intimate cafes to full-scale theater productions and…
Meet Gretchen Cornwall – Author in England
Gretchen Cornwall Author Gretchen Cornwall Whitstable Castle, England Gretchen Cornwall is a member of the British Archaeological Association.Ms Cornwall has been a Trustee for the Friends of the Shell Grotto…
Spirit Song Ocarinas
What do you do or sell?I am the owner and artisan behind Spirit Song Ocarinas. I make handcrafted, smoke-firedceramic ocarinas–clay flutes that play a full musical scale. How did you…
Dragon Eyes – A Dragon Eye Artist – Carolina area
I sell hand-painted glass Dragon Eyes and other products featuring those eyes such as hand-stitched leather pouches, wooden boxes & more I travel doing Renaissance festivals in the southeast from…
Passamezzo Early Music Ensemble – UK
What is it that you do or sell? Passamezzo Early music ensemble. We sell recordings (CD or download) and music books. Where are you located? London, England. 3 What got…
Happenstance Theater – MD
What is it that you do ? We run a small Theater company called HAPPENSTANCE THEATER. We are an ensemble of 5 performers who create all aspects of our productions…
Welcome to the Realm of Meisters Realm
What is it that you do? I provide information on where and when people can find Renaissance, Medieval, Celtic, Scottish, Viking and Faerie Festivals all across the United States and…
En Guarde with The Duelists!
What is it that you do? We’re The Duelists; we perform comedy sword-fighting shows at renaissance festivals around the country, as well as create fight choreography for film and music…
Threads of Time – MA
What is it that you do or sell? We sell historically influenced clothing and accessories. We can easily custom size for any needs. Lots of choices for colors and styles….
The Brotherhood of Arrow and Sword – NH
What is it that you do ? Sir Brian: The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword is an educational based medieval reenactment group that performs educational presentations and live steel…
Super Food Apothecary – NJ
What is it that you sell? Herbs, extracts, teas, herb and tea supplies, handmade jewelry and doing an occasional instructional or informative video. Where are you located? Somerset, NJ What…
All Hail the Harlot Queens
What is it that you do? We are a troupe of several experienced female Renaissance Faireperformers that create comedic shows, both family friendly and PG-13. We sing both original and…
Get Hooked on a New Book – Hook & Jill Saga
Renaissance Performers and Merchants blogspot interview with Andrea Jones, author of the Hook & Jill Saga January 26, 2021. What is it that you do or sell? I’m Andrea Jones,…
Klan Runda – Celtic, Viking and Norse Inspired Wood Art – NC area
What is it that you do or sell? We are Klan Runda and our family makes heirloom quality Celtic, Norse, and Viking inspired wood art ranging from plaques and shields…
Life without Faire
I know for me this has been a very hard year/season without any events going on in the New England area. I do know only a few shows were not…
eMPierre9 – CA area
What is it that you do or sell? I mostly sell corsets, but also sleeveless coats for men. The coats began as riding coats, like red coats that I morphed…
FOLKVARDRS Heathen Supply – FL
What is it that you do or sell? I sell a variety of products for today’s modern heathen. I have altar and divination tools such as Elder futhark Rune sets…
The Celtic Dragon – CA
What is it that you sell? We design and sew leather garments, bags and accessories. 2. When did you start selling your wares? We started out as a general mercantile…
DaVinci Con – The Original Renaissance Convention – VA area
We are Da Vinci Con – The Original Renaissance Convention. We are a new type of event! Not just another Renaissance faire, but a trade show and convention which focuses…
Wicked Winglings out of IN
What is it that you do or sell? Hand sculpted polymer clay dragons and dragon eggs. Where are you located? Elizabeth, IN not far from Louisville, Ky When did you…
Read all about Valerie Savage Kinney – MI area
What is it that you do or sell? Two things, actually. I write multi-genre books, with a current focus on a fantasy series that is set in a Renaissance festival….
MLH Designs – Faire Ladies Faire Lords out of CA area
What is it that you do or sell? I design, create, and sell Renaissance costumes for ladies and lords. I specialize in a more historical design vs a fantasy design,…
Ebeneezer Grumpypants – our favorite Bogle – OH area
What is it that you do? I am a Bogle, (a Scottish Goblin), and I teach humans about the Fae through stories and experiences in my past. In a show…
Meet Master Ticktock – WI area
1. What is it that you do? In my real world I work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression or fear. I use a very simple and effective process…
Swashbuckling Author – Ted Anthony Roberts!
1. What is it that you do ? My name is Ted Anthony Roberts, and I consider myself a Swashbuckling Author. A lot of folks today are actually unaware of…
Kamala’s Own LLC – Magickal and Mundane Perfumery – smelling good!
What is the name of your merchant booth/business? The official name of the business is Kamala’s Own LLC, but we are known on social media as Kamala’s Own Magickal and…
All about Adria the Juggler – out of WA area
What is it that you do? a. Adria the Juggler: Audience interactive comedy juggling. Whimsical mix of education, history and jokes in a way that audiences of all ages respond…
Managing Myschyffe Managed – NH area
1. What is it that you do or sell? Myschyffe Managed is an a cappella group specializing in Renaissance era madrigals. (A madrigal is a secular vocal music composition, usually a…
Resume for Captain Teague – out of GA area
contact@chameleon-enterprises.net www.chameleon-enterprises.net EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 04/06/2010 to Present: Self-employed character actor and street performer. 16+ personas including 4 pirates (Most accurate impersonation of Captain Teague from Pirates of the Caribbean in…
Horse N Round Studio – Yarn! WA area
What is it that you do or sell? A: Handspun yarn, wool for spinning or felting (mostly locally sourced now), hand-painted drop spindles, lucets, hand knit/crocheted/woven wearables (shawls, hats, gloves,…
MacDudley Dragon Games – MI Area
What is it that you do or sell? A: We own and operate MacDudley Dragon Games. As Captain Horatio MacScurvy & First Mate Sassafras Where are you located? A: Southwest…
A Fool and his Family – CA area
What is it that you do? A: We are performers. We perform fractured fairytales, spoonerisms, improvisation, commedia dell’arte, and interactive theater Where are you located? A: San Diego, CA What…
Troy Depue – Author
What is it that you do or sell? I am a published author of two books. The first is a tale about Mordred, the illegitimate son of the famous King…
Clay Goddess – out of Northern California
• What is it that you do or sell? I make functional art in polymer clay. I specialize in drinkware, including: Tankards, chalices, goblets, flasks, shot glasses, decanters, and collapsible…
LindasJewelryNMore out of the Bay Area (FL)
1. What is it that you do or sell? I do handmade jewelry -necklaces, earrings, bracelets. I use semi-precious stones, geode slices, some light wireworking, store/or etsy bought supplies. I…