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David Walbridge, Former Festie Rogue Mystic, Feastmaster "Otto Pickleherring" David Walbridge started doing festival so long ago it was in the actual
renaissance when it was called "the Right Now Festival." He
has entertained as a stocksman, as the only mime ever in the thieves guild,
as the "Rouge Mystic: Mind Reader," (winner of the Best New
Act award) and for one season as the Feastmaster in the Feast of Fantasy.
He writes and performs full time. More Dave at bigfunshow.com |
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Janine Waldack, Street Jasia, Queen's Gypsy Dancer Greetings and Felicitations I Jasia, have been attending MRF since 1982,
dancing at MRF since 1994,(non gratis), and finally in 2004, I become
a 'Real Street Dancer'! :) Beyond the dance, I cast Gypsy spells, assign
words of atonement to those in “need.” I am a seeker of lost
children, as needed. The most fabulous reward that I have received, is
that of the smiles on Patron’s faces and the face of our great and
wonderful Royal Majesty, Queen Margaret. das vi'daun ya, Jasia I live
to dance and I love the Renaissance. |
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| David Waldorf, Shakopee Jaycees - Aletender,
Royal Court Pub Dorf 2002 - 2004 - Minion to Bedlam Minstrels |
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Deb Waldron, Street Desire' MacBrid I started with MRF back in 1986. I was a Hawker for "Lewdy"
Lloyd Walton and eventually traveled the Southern Circuit as his Apprentice
in Leather Crafting. Over the years I have worked the Front Gate, cooked
for the King's Guard with Bill Lochen, and for the past fifteen years
I have been Street. My character is Desire' MacBride. Currently, I portray
a Scottish Traveler (Gypsy). My daughter Naomi is a nanny for "Alice",
and my daughter Mercedes is "Muck" the mud sculpturess. My youngest
three children are still getting their feet wet and figuring-out their
people. (my son dreams of being a jouster) Currently, I live in a suburb
of St. Paul and I own a tattoo shop in Northfield, MN. I am a Fine Artist,
beader, gardener, baker, horse-rider, bellydancer, music-maker, costumer
and a gypsy forever! |
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Ashley L. Walton, Royal Court Mary Rose I have worked as both a CKC worker and at the Leather Rose, and now
I finally get to be a part of the entertainment as Mary Rose, one of Capitan
Morgan's able bodied seamen. Much love! @~'~Ashley Zagic@hotmail.com |
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Toni Watters, Jousting Track I've been out at the Festival since 1991. You can always find me at the Track. I'm one of the original Sandlot Kids. |
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Robin Watterworth, Street Charis, Red Thief of the Thieves' Den I joined the cast of the festival 2002. I wanted to work the show ever since I heard about it, but never got around to auditioning for it. When doing a community theater show with some friends, I mentioned my interest to them. I then found out that they were involved and they invited me to join their group. The rest has been a glorious adventure with the Thieves's Den; sneaking and stealing all the way. |
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Paula Weakly, Pavillion Lady Pamela Weatherly I will be working as the Special Events Pavillion Manager - I have gathered this is a position with frequent turnover. If any of you have any advice, tips, general info etc that you think I might find helpful. |
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Mary Ellen Weber, Crown Stage Hawker Mistress Mellen 1992: First year at MRF, then named Rosemary.
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Personal: I have been
participating in the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in various capacities
since the tender age of 14 - including Clan Tartan, hawking for the Crown,
Witchwood and Robin Hood stages, working in a glass booth, and on street
as "wandering nobility". I have also been in the Twin Cities
theater community for as long as I can remember, doing plays with Childs
Play Theater Company (currently Stages Theater Company in Hopkins), Youth
Performance Company, Children's Theater Company, and Greater Twin Cities
Youth Symphonies - Philharmonic Orchestra (I also play the cello). I try
to tour other festivals and faires, such as the Scarborough Renaissance
Faire as Princess Katherine of Scotland, and rendezvous and events with
the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment - the Black Watch, a non-profit group
that portrays a company during the French and Indian war. I am also a
member of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, the World Wide Robin
Hood Society, and the Marie Stuart Society. I currently live in Downtown
Minneapolis with my two kitties, Maurice and Reese's Pieces - an American
Shorthair Tabby and a Scottish Fold Calico. I can also be found at my
second home, the airport, flying with Pinnacle Airlines/Northwest Airlink
as a flight attendant. Slainte!! |
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Anna Marie Weinand, Children's
Trilogy of Games
I worked at Children's Trilogy in 2001, a brief stink in CKC in 2003,
and I'm back to Trilogy for 2005. |
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Justin Weitnaver, Formerly with Safety Services |
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Chris Wells, Street Christopher Castlemore - The Earl of Oxford, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Knight of the Garter, and Her Majesty's Champion of the Sword. I started Festival in 1983 because a friend of mine was doing it, and I thought it might be fun. In 1984, I joined the Mayor's Entourage as "Flemmid Cooper," 14th cousin to the Mayor, removed. There I participated in the Mayor's looniness, and the formation of the "City Guard" -- Yikes! I then went on to join the Royal Court (1986) as Christopher Castlemore, The Earl of Oxford. In court, I started the Most Noble Order of the Garter, in an attempt to provide a living example of chivalry. Occasionally, when the mood strikes, I could show up with bells on -- in a furry of bright colors, musical bells and laughter. But I would have to be a fool to do that... Recently, I have been pursuing the finer art of improvisational Shakespeare as the swaggering, Petruchio -- or, the stay-puff marshmallow man. I never, really, know for sure... Just look for the guy in the yellow. |
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Heidi Wendling, Supervisor for the Big Bear Travler's
Booth.
I started out at the MRF the summer of 1999 working in the Big Bear Travelers Booth as a supervisor. After two years of selling T-shirts and a two-hour commute from La Crosse, Wisconsin I decided to move to the Twin Cities! Now that I am closer to the festival, I have climbed on to a different rung on the CKC ladder: starting in 2001 I can be found across the dirt path in the wine booth. There really isn't a character yet (other than the notorious Wood Nymph/provoker of many a lustful joke). I will still be the shy, yet coyly flirtatious, village girl just trying to make an honest living. It really isn't that much of a stretch. |
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Shawnna Werner, Shop Worker Shawnna I began festival working for the Leather Rose. From there I worked 2 years for CKC. The second year I was also weapons mistress for the Human Combat Chess. The following year I worked part time for Nagle Forge and Foundary. Took year off because in school. Returned this year working for Scrim and Gimp. Play a predominantly Scottish shop slave. Have a fairly convincing accent which convinces people to come into the shops. |
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Heather Wessling, Street Persephanie 1998 was my first year as an entertainer at the Renaissance Festival, though I have been attending the RenFest for 10 years with my parents. To get even with them, I dragged them to CKC with me in 1997 and to the auditions and academy in 1998. My character, Persephanie, was the daughter of a merchant in the village. I spent most of my time running with the peasants. I learned how to eat from garbage containers, provided seating services at the privies, and did privy serenades. I also was a "Mushite" and helped to secure his release from the Royal Guard at the Maze. In '99, I will become the ward of the German mercenary Gunther and his wife Lindie. I still expect I will run with the peasants as they are more interesting. |
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Terry & Lindie Wessling Michael Kensington Lindsay and Lady von Drachenhorst 1998 was our first year as "entertainers" at the Festival. We have been attending the festival for about 10 years. We had been in costume for about 4 years. The previous year we worked for CKC. (Thank you for your sympathy). |
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Paul West, Stage Act Brother Paul |
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Pat West, Shoppe The Garlic Lady |
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Steve West, Stage Act - Grove Stage & Street Storyteller made his Renaissance Festival debut in 1996. I began with a non-gridded "stage" in Cartwheel Cove, which was actually a few benches pulled together in front of a big rock. After a few weekends my audiences began to outgrow the area, so a couple of shows per day were gridded at the Bear. (Now, there's a tough stage for a storyteller.) During the next two seasons my shows were gridded at the now defunct Dragon Stage and the Bear. As difficult as the Bear was to work, it did give me very good exposure and helped to give Storyteller name recognition at the fest. In 1999, the Grove Stage became my "home." I have found it to be a great stage for me and I am perfectly contented there. My main stage act is a story entitled Nobody's King, which is based upon my children's book of the same title. Though humor is involved, I would categorize this animated presentation as "serious" or "dramatic" storytelling. It is a very moving story that has proven to really touch the audience's emotions. Between shows you'll find me on the streets, where I use other original and recreated traditional stories, limericks, props and puns to play with patrons. I am always more than willing to do improv bits with other characters. So, when you see me on the street, don't hesitate to come and play with me. Just be careful when you approach the waxed mustache, "That Thing Could Take An Eye Out!" |
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~ Peasant Geoffrey Trapper, Poacher My very first renaissance experience was in Los Angeles in 1979. The
men were pinching the women and the women…aah! I have been a patron
of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival since 1980 and a playtron since
about 1996. The 2004 run was my first season pass. I enjoyed the 11 days
I went and knew I would be able to enjoy every day. 2005 was my rookie
year on the street as Geoffrey Trapper, a former trapper of fox for the
hunt now out of the job, who does not pay the king’s tax to trap
and s! kin the cute mammals of the fields, marshes, and forests (poacher).
All of my days at the festival have been wonderful. The festival brings
me back to my childhood, running around the farm playing Robin Hood, Tarzan,
etc. Now I am able to play again but with a much better backdrop. Perhaps
you will find me along a village street inquiring if you would mind me
giving your dog a sniff (from the raccoon pelt that is). |
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Cassandra Westlund, Shakopee Jaycees
I started working at MRF in 2000 for CKC in a travelers booth then moved
the next year to work with the Jaycees in beer. |
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Nate Westover, Stage ~ Ten Seconds of Harmony |
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