I started working at the Minnesota Ren fest in 2003. I normally hang around the unicorn stage.
[submitted 5/7/2004]

jarethhsms@hotmail.com

I have been going to the Renaissance Fest since I was 8. I've loved it ever since. I always wanted to work there and hence, mom (Linda Landevoort for those who know her) got me a job there. It was like home to me. 2005 was my first summer there and i hope to go back this next comming run... and the next one... and the next one...
[submitted 1/9/2006]

darkfairy43090@hotmail.com

I started working Fest in 2000. I worked for CKC for 2 years. I finally got some guts and did entertainment in 2002 as part of the Peacock Players. I was also an extra in the Chess game. This year, 2003, I'm once again in the Chess game playing a nun (don't laugh too much!). I also got the opportunity to work with the Baroness Elora as her hand maiden, a job I hope to have for years to come.
[submitted 10/29/2003]

Pedstone@aol.com

I started working fest in 1999. I was just a patron the year before when I came out with my boyfriend (Chris Helmick - better known as Swift) who used to work the King's Stocks. In 99 I was a pub wench in High Sheriff's right next to the stocks. Since I have black hair (not proving it though) and wear mostly black costumes I chose the name Raven. Raven is an only child of lower class merchants. She was put into service in a pub many, many moons ago. She can now serve with the best of them and has made quite a decent living for herself as a respectable pub wench. In 2000 I will once again be serving beer to the masses. I also make simple fest costumes for the JC's (volunteer stock) and for friends.

lsalisbury@carlson.com

1978 was my first fest, and played with some of my St. Paul Open School classmates for the next few years on fest grounds. When I moved back to the Twin Cities in 1996, I started attending regularly and in 2003 I helped out at Ye Olde Doll Chest. I enjoyed my tenure as a shop slave for Olde World Wear and MacGregor Historical Games, but failed to keep my singing to myself, and ended up (appropriately) a Dreg. You can find me bossing people around and whining when I’m not singing while at Mac’s Pub.
2003 – Ye Olde Doll Chest
2004 – Olde World Wear
2005 – MacGregor Historic Games
October 2005 – Current: Deirdre O’Dison of The Dregs
[submitted 8/5/2007]

atysmee@yahoo.com
http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=atysmee

Samrith Samnanveth, Street

New in 2001

vampire_countess@yahoo.com

This is my second time at MRF, the first time as a patron and now as an employee at Felix Needleworthy's Shop. My twenty plus year friend Robert Schug (Prince Pluff), referred me to Felix when he was looking for a extra employee for this year.
I have been to festivals in Des Moines and in Phoenix, and still think from the experiences I have had that of the three this is definitely of good quality. I just moved to Minneapolis the first if June and lived here in 1998-2001, in between time lived in Phoenix and southwest Iowa running a B & B. I am a Fabulous person and have lots of others acquaintances' working here at the fair.
[submitted 8/24/2009]

gablthr@yahoo.com

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My first year of Festival is 2009. I have much experiencein theater. And over six years of experience as a professional wrestler, that involves alot of improve and crowd interaction. I opeted to remove the physical part of it and put more of an emphasis on my character. I have been going to the festival since the mid 90's and always felt I was a part of it more than a patron. It has always been part of me to entertain people most of my life. I enjoy making people laugh and smile.
[submitted 8/16/2009]

Azreal19@hotmail.com
www.myspace.com/madcapt

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Anna Sawyer, Former Festie
Arabella, Lady Ravelston, Duchess of Kent (widow of The Admiral, Duke of Kent, her Dearly Departed, &tc.)

sawyeranna@hotmail.com

I have been out working at fest for 10 yrs now. I started first with the Shakopee Jaycee's running a beer booth for about 5 yrs, After that i met the lady I eventually married ( Tabitha ) and went to help out at Childrens Trilogy of games . We helped C.T.O.G for 2 yrs. The next year we were set up to help Como Cottage with our reptiles, And week before fest was to start we were offered a great chance to run Mask Parade leather masks by Vincent Ur. And have been there since. I don't have a role name or photo but they are in the works.
[submitted 8/19/2008]

jeepboy1981@yahoo.com

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Rookie of the Year for 2009; I try to make it everywhere on site, but I tend to spend a lot of time in the Narrows.

seantheargumentguy@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Sean-the-Argument-Guy/134558187033

I am known as Lady Zipporah, a lady of sorts anyway. I attended fest as a patron twice, on separate years, and by some strange twist of fate, I was suddenly working as a volunteer. By an even stranger twist the owner of Children's Trilogy, "Bob the peasant," decided it was to much for him to run anymore so it was given to myself, Don, and another couple. By another twist they are unable to work at fest anymore. By a well timed blessing I found out I was pregnant and due less than a month after the '99 season and again this happened so I was due 4 months after the 2000 season would end. So blessed be we now have 2 beautiful baby girls named Vashti Marie and Genevieve Naoma. Now I am working with the Jaycees as a beer wench which I do quite well (come over and play!). I'm also married to a tall gorgeous guy, Cory, with 2 more great kids Nathan and Briana. I'll be there just a few days this season(03) But I'll be back I tell ya, I'll be back. ;)

st_tabby@yahoo.com

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Linda Schaeffer, Street
Lady Aeron Fionn Fitzgerald

Started in '98. Started in Royal Court, went to street, now I am an Irish pirate that actually exsisted in the mid 1500's, one of the most successful female pirates. Was well educated and very business savy. Even obtained a pardon from Queen Elizabeth despite raiding English ships. I can be seen everywhere. Not much to say about my personal life, if you want to get to know me, come and find me.
[submitted 2003-08-21]

lee1fox@yahoo.com

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I have been attending the festival for 4 years as a patron, but this year will be entertaining as a flutist. I am really excited to begin this adventure into an era gone by with so many talented people who are becoming my friends. You can find me in the streets and near shops tooting my flute and interacting with patrons. So come and listen to beautiful music and be inspired.

flutegirl24@yahoo.com

I've been coming to MRF for about 8 years though I just started officially working in 2005. Before that I was just marching in Parade for Ruth Thompson. I now pour beer, much beer...I like beer.
[submitted 6/14/2006]

columbia_ts@lycos.com

A Twin Cities native who has danced Mid East Mirage weekend with the Guild of Oriental Dance for the past 4 years. In 2007, was an understudy for Serpent Dancers, Shades of Arabia. Will be dancing with SDSoA for the 2008 run. Yes, I dance with snakes. It took many years of my life to be able to touch snakes and now I let them think I am a tree for them to hang from.
[submitted 6/18/2008]

beautifulslovenian@gmail.com

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Started hanging at Festival back in 1977, only to become an active playtron by 1990. In 1996 I got married in the chapel before it blew down and before poor Bob passed away, and from there I went on to perform all over by 2005, spreding song and play with all I meet!
[submitted 4/30/2011]

Sweetidiot@aol.com

Oh, I think it was back in 88 with Clant Tartan. Then I worked Pavillion Stage before getting Loius and Don drunk enough to let me in the Royal Guard. For a time it truly was the "best and worst of times", and am proud of my affiliation with the Guard and all those who who touched my life. I can now be found amongst the Royal 42nd highlanders.
[submitted 10/5/2004]

The Duke of Anjou has arrived at the Festival to once again promote peace, love, and the joy of bonbons! He carries with him his mobile French Embassy, referred to by many as a "big blue box with wheels". What dainty treats are hidden within the mysterious confines of this Fleur-de-Lis-covered wagon? Will the Queen discover the secrets of the Embassy, or will Anjou continue to wiggle his way out of trouble? Will his plans go wrong? Can they ever go right....

The Duke can be found anywhere, at anytime. He may be singing silly French songs, he may be "Ambassadizing", he may be playing Badminton, and he may occasionally occupy Bad Manor for "office space"...but rest assured he will always be ready to greet you with a heartfelt "Sacre Bleu"!

au revoir!
Anjou

jeffrey_schiltgen@yahoo.com
http://www.tensecondsofharmony.com

Jon Schleifer, Royal Guard
Vincent Gregory Woolfe

jschleifer@onelink.com

[submitted 10/29/2006]

My rookie season with the Festival is/was the 2003 season, and though my character started the run as an actress, that profession was unceremoniously tossed out the window upon my realizing it wasn't working. Now that she has fully realized her passion (read: obsession) of fans, Cienya (Ciecie for short) can be found traipsing about the realm with Isabelle at her side: her biggest fan and faithful companion. To fulfill her love for singing, dancing, and relaxation, she can also be found at singing lessons with the Mayor's Entourage, dancing the Spangoletta, and stopping by to play with the mayor's (Bocce) balls when the spirit moves her. Outside of the Festival, I am currently attending the University of Minnesota, studying to be a Mechanical Engineer. My husband of one year is a Computer Technician, and is not currently involved with the Fest (though, if you're in the market for a new computer, e-mail me, 'cause Best Buy charges too much!) ok! Think I've babbled enough. See ya on the streets! ~Liz a.k.a. Cienya "The Fan Lady"

lizzielou67@hotmail.com

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When I was younger, I visited the festival with a friend and even now if I were to try to summon up the memories, I have a very difficult time doing so. By mere fluke, chance and luck, I find myself working for the festival years later. I started at the festival in 2003 as a terrible harper who only knew five songs and was a nervous wreck whenever I had to perform for people. I returned in 2004 as a new, improved festie with confidence and enthusiasm. You can find me mostly between the Pavilion to the Bakery Stage and between Irish Cottage and Unicorn Stage. The festival has changed my personality and made me new. Now, there is no place on earth I'd rather be!
[submitted 8/31/2004]

celtic_harper@hotmail.com

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Note: This is not the ListServe Owner. For questions about the ListServe, see
Robert W. Schug.

I started at Renfest in ‘87 with completely ill-formed ideas about what might make a good character. By the second weekend, due to my poor self-image I fell in with a bad crowd - a struggling thieves guild. During the day I worked for the Royal Falconer, but on my free time... well, let's just say I've put that behind me. For the next couple of years I dedicated myself to the thieves guild (and other shenanigans) before it seemed to vanish forever. Then tragedy struck - law school. My journey to the Dark Side was complete and by ‘96 I had earned the title Esquire. (Not the good kind mind you, the one they give to lawyers.) And so I came back, begging for my old job with the Royal Falconer where I have been ever since. Last year, I had the distinct honor of doing the show in his place since he was stuck in Texas from back surgery. After that I could happily retire from amateur theater forever. For me, no part on stage or in court will ever match being able to stand in that arena and share the stage with such beauty as Rocket, winner of the Best Entertainer of the Meadows award for 1999. (I'm working on site for the show - I'll get his picture up soon.)

rschmid@skypoint.com
http://mn.lastchanceforever.org
http://www.courtsofchaos.org
http://www.nlgminnesota.org
http://www.southpride.net

Her Grace is the Mistress of Tea Parties. "Thursday at 3" tea is conviened on the grounds near the Pavilion. Well actually it's at 1:00 each day of the festival but fun is the law of the land.

Steven Schneider, Former Festie ~ Shop Worker

I started the MRF in '00 over the Labor Day weekend. Error and a strong case of alcohol made me decide to move to Florida with my family. More common sense and a deep feeling of boredom has made me rethink that decision and I'm now attempting to move back to the fair realm of the MRF. You used to be able to find me chained to the wall of the Kat in the Hat booth, #721 in the Narrows.

Schneikeys@hotmail.com
http://www.homestead.com/schneikeys/steve.html

I, Lady Dragon, from the realm of Dragonia have been going to fair since 1995 often with my servants to carry and tote items to allow me the full enjoyment. We are often found enjoying the sights, sounds and amusements as well as the handsome men.
[submitted 8/2/2005]

rsakj@inavia.net
www.dragonfiredesigns.net