Christopher Michela, Former Festie ~ Fop
Florenz, ArchDuke of Middlesex, Gentleman of the Bedchamber

Keesomichela@Yahoo.com

Originally started back in 1979 with the rest of those idiots who were doing the Fest and St Cloud State at that time. Went off to the 'real world' in 1985, then got sucked back in 2007 with his daughter Miranda (who is a Teeny Panini at the Bakery Stage) and they're still there in 2008. Minrod - also known as the "guy in the red hat" - or "the guy who couldn't come up with a better character name than his real name" - works as a Commercial Credit Guy by day and writes and directs community theatre by night. One of his original plays "The Bitter Festie Play" loosely based on MRF was shown at the MACT One Act Play Festival and the Fringe Festival a few years later. He would like every MRF Friend who is interested in doing a show where "the audience sits, paying attention, in comfy chairs, in dark" to audition for his next show. He wants everyone else to come see them! Minrod was knighted in 1980 when he won the one and only Lead Potato at the Peasant Games. He can be found somewhere on the site, annoying people.
[submitted 10/6/2008]

minrod@mac.com

War Horse Productions, crafts in Minnesota 27 years, joust 15 years plus.
[submitted 2/17/2008]

WHprodfl@aol.com
www.warhorse.com

Brant Miller, Tatterdemalions
Maynard Boujoux

basil3456@aol.com

Heidi Miller, Terpsichory Dance Troupe
Margreta Simontytär Hietaajan

tazzdeesis@aol.com

Nan A. S. Miller, Court Revelers
Dame Nankins, formerly of the Abbey of Columba

I started the show about 1991, as a usual suspect at King of the Log, in 2000 I joined the Court Revelers. In 2001 I became the acting director of the Festival Court Revelers, and am the current musical director of the Court Revelers. My character, Dame Nankins, is a recovering (read runaway) nun from the Abbey of Columba, who found Rome too conservative. She is literate, well educated, and loves a good laugh (doesn't have a good time with the rule about silence). I can be seen at Fest in the Feast hall, on the balcony at Bad Manor singing, at the pub near the Bear, or at the pub supposedly known as the Queen's pub (although as of 8/29/01 it had no sign to that effect) (a.k.a. the pub in Burnsville) pub crawling with the revelers.

Nan.Miller@mpls.k12.mn.us

During the run I am known as Corrick the Twine Man. During the rest of the year I am known by other names, but mostly Stephen. I've been out at MRF since 1991, and have been a performer for the last 4 years or so. Last season I was the manager of the Pavillion stage (that ain't happening again!).

orphius@aol.com

I started in 1998 @1999 as night security, safty service. I came back in 2003 with CKC working in Rogues Chicken booth #710. I won super supervisor of the year 2004 @ my worker got the peasent of the year for the same year.
[submitted 10/28/2004]

jrminer8@hotmail.com

Steffen Moeller, Morris Dancers The Cute (Young) Morris Dancer Not really a character name, more a statement of fact. I've been dancing with MTM since the 2001 season, though I've been a part of the Twin Cities Morris Community all my life. My father was an MTM'er before me, and I spent at least one weekend every year of my life out at Fest. That is, until the 2000 season where I spent every weekend out in the village. During the 2002 season, I split my time between being a Morris Dancer, and a Pub Kin. While in retrospect this was not a wise decision, I was young and stupid at the time and thought I could manage it. It was fun, but I decided that being a Morris Dancer is what I prefer to be. [submitted 12/8/2004]

Mroselle82@hotmail.com
http://apfilms.corradiation.net

[submitted 8/9/2007]

draagonlady@gmail.com

I have worked at Ren Fest for years, mostly with Lois Hendries as the craft assistant and monitor over the years.
[submitted 4/17/2004]

dendoor@aol.com

My experience with Fest began as a patron one day   in '97. Within two months I had made myself a costume and moved to Minnesota. I started marching in the parades and signed up as a Queen’s Tea server, just so I wouldn’t have to buy a season pass. (I had missed auditions.) I wanted to attend academy for a week or two to learn about Fest. Next thing I knew, I was an entertainer and extremely grateful for this twist of fate. My character, Maiglocke von Drachental (Lily of the valley from Dragon valley), is the daughter of a wealthy merchant/craftsman from the Black Forest of Germany, sent to "the Village" to learn English. Except for a few stories, I only speak German. My translator, Lily, speaks English when absolutely necessary. I can be seen skipping throughout the Realm, reciting German poetry to hapless victims, I mean patrons, or playing with the Mayor’s balls. I can also be seen around the Pavilion during beer/wine tastings. Where else would a good German girl be? My character also has a twin sister, Efeu (Ivy), who is a Landsknecht. I was honored to be nominated for Best New Entertainer (foreign category, with subtitles). Please don’t be afraid to talk to me if you don’t speak German. Ve haf vays off makingk you undershtand. Ja, genau! Aufwiedersehen!  O : - )

Drachental@aol.com

I am 19 years old and started working at the fair when I was 7.
1987-1991 I worked for childens games.
1992-1994 I worked for Joan of art, one of the greatest crafter to ever grace the festival with their presanse.
1995-1997 I was an entertainer for the jousting track, Yes I was a cheerleader Ha Ha and a sandlot kid.
1998- I worked in many places but recieved my pass from Joan of Art.
1999- I am changing my caracter name to Doing, a puppetier with multiple personality disorder. I am going to be playing with the Pullanami Puppets as a valid entertainer this year.

The festival is my life without it I would have nothing. Without all the great people who love me, I would never know what it is like to live, I mean truely live. Thanks to all of you.

https://www.angelfire.com/on2/Peacekeeper420/

Been attending Fest. for 14 years, 5 in garb, my persona is Tudor, often seen around the mead booth or with the Court Revelers, am a complete fest junkie!
[submitted 10/6/2007]

brettrmorgan@hotmail.com

I started festival oh I dont know how many years ago... worked at fencing booth, hawking, CKC I miss all the people I met and grew to care about there, If you know me please contact me ive gotten a bit out of touch.... I am currently in Denver, CO

lredd@vzavenue.net

Started festival in 1999. I've played music with the Terpsichory dance troupe, and during the "stupid hours" at Mac's Pub. Outside the festival, I'm a math and computer teacher, and a musician in the SCA.
[submitted 6/14/2005]

cmortika@itasca.net

Sara Mosman, Children's Trilogy of Games

1993-1998 Playtron - I came every year in costume with a group of my friends, and couldn't wait to find a way to work at the Festival.

1999-2002 The Children's Trilogy - I ran into a friend who already worked at the booth, she brought me out to work for 1 weekend and I ended up there for 4 years.

2003-2005 Children's Games - I moved all the way to the booth next door and I hope to stay for years to come.
[submitted 7-22-2005]

smosman@myrealbox.com

Bill Moss, MN Herpetological Society& Photo Collection Contributor GatorGuy Started at MRF on the first day of the 1990 festival and have yet to miss a day since. I can be found cavorting with the scaly critters (both human and otherwise) at the Como Cottage. I usually travel with Smiley the alligator and Angus of Klan McTortoise (winner of the 2002 kilt contest!)

mngatorguy@comcast.net
http://www.pbase.com/mngatorguy

Stacey Mueller, Shop Worker - Son of Sandler
Oracle

My Husband Rich and I have 2 girls Elizabeth (lizard by festies)and our new baby princess Grace that was born july 19th 2005. I joined MRF 2004 and have been a patron for many years. I currently work at the Son of Sandler boot booth and help out at the Estuary Bath and Body spa next door. I am also a photographer and help create and design customes for The Dragons Robes. Come check out the website.
[submitted 8/15/2005]

oracle_of_wonder@yahoo.com

Amy Muldoon, Stage Act ~ Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Coquetta Moneypenny I am one of over forty performing members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, a dancing stage act at Fest. None of us have character names or titles (although in the past some of us have come up with silly, unofficial ones for ourselves.) Our group does four performances each day plus the parade. Our main areas are Shepherd's Green, Bad Manor Meadow, and the Bear (Bare) Stage. I have been dancing with the RSCDS at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival on and off since 1998. I am also a Morris dancer with the Bells of the North and have performed with them at Fest at the invitation of Minnesota Traditional Morris. My husband is a Morris man (go figure!) I also enjoy swing dancing. I have two Welsh Corgis and play the melodeon. [submitted 1/2/2011]

amy.muldoon@gmail.com
www.rscds-twincities.org

More Pictures

I started fest 2005 with ckc and move to entertainment in 2006 And had the best year ever. I hope to be able to continue for years to Come. I will stay a peasant jobless and homeless is my thing.
[submitted 6/3/2007]

fred631@comcast.net