Less than a Month Away

Wow, was it really back in March that I last posted any information? I guess I've been busy.

What have I been doing?

Lets see ..........

I have

Booked all of our vendors
Scheduled all the acts
Rehearsed the Greenwood Players
Given several School presentations
Bought advertising in the newspapers
Bought advertising on the Radio
Gone over the contract with the City of Richland
Arranged for the Port-a-Potties
Walked the site and confirmed the layout
and started a new costume.

Of all that I despair of getting the costume done.

Currently I am working on getting the Jester Press, our program, ready for the printer. The Jester Press is an 8 page Newspaper size program with articles, character descriptions and their want and for sale ads, a list of the Greenwood Cast, the Schedule of performances on each stage, and of course a map.

So far I have the Schedule done. Only 7 more pages to go. (Why do I always wait until June?) Sigh

I said in my last post that I'd tell you more about the acts that we have. Considering that there are currently over 34 of them, amounting to 102 performances a day or so, I think what I'll do is just give you a quick description of who we have.

Troupe Du Soleil, Middle Eastern Dancing, run by a former member of Bare Naked Bellies.

Bridge Towne Morris Men, Dancers, who will be dancing for the Queen too.

The Reverend Chumleigh who has been with us since our second year in existence. There are only 3 acts who have been with us as long, Payne, Clay Martin, Janet Naylor and Dan Roberts. Dan and Payne have only missed one Faire since we started in 1986. Pretty impressive.

Payne's Natural Magick's, Magician, like I said, he's been with us for a long time. He even wore one of our t-shirts when he was performing in England. Is that dedication or what!

James Funke-Loubigniac, Musician, from Spokane. I'm not sure I pronounce his name correctly even now.

James The Obscure, Storyteller, and master of the I-Ching. A former Librarian with a love of Norse tales.

William Barr Juggler, one of our first acts back in the 80's, I think he still wears tennis shoes with his costume. Some things just never change

Alan Gramond, Musician, flies in from the Mid-West. He heard about us and thinks we are really cool. If you catch his act, ask him for Sea Shanty

Nuwwar Al-Sahraa Middle Eastern Dancers, this is a brand new group to us. Run by a former dancer from another group here too. This should be fascinating.

Rod Moltzan, Shakespeare Speaks, the Queen just loves Rod. If I didn't schedule him into the Queen's Show, She'd have me in the Tower forthwith.

Sherwood Singers, Madrigal Singers, really great Madrigals and I'm so glad that they are at Greenwood.

Idlewilde, Musicians, Storytellers, these folks come from Utah, so please give them money when they pass the hat so that they have gas money to get home.

Janet Naylor, Harpist, another of our long time performers. She is one of my personal favorites.

Clay Martin, Puppets, started as an actor with a troupe at Greenwood and then took up Puppets. He is considered one of the best in the North West.

George Klepac, Musician, from Hood River. He called me a few years back after I had finished booking the show. He was so cool that Greenwood Players adopted him and took him to their cast party with them. He's been with us ever since.

Adria the Juggler is a legally blind knife juggler. No, really. She holds a title in Washington as the Best Knife Juggler. Wow. She said that you only catch a knife wrong once. I can understand why.

Magical Strings, harpist, and Harp Maker. I heard of this man long before I started the Greenwood Faire and I am really pleased that he joined us.

Animul Haws Puppeteers, come from Spokane. They called me one day, and like George Klepac I had already finished booking the show. They said they would come anyway. After I saw them last year I just had to have them back.

Mathew Van Zee, Magician and Harley the Stilt Walker. This guy is terrific. You have got to see him.

The Barony of Wastekeep's Company of Players and Fools. Once upon a time I helped to start a little SCA shire called we called Wastekeep. I moved on to creating a Renaissance Faire and they moved on to create a Barony. Success stories all around.

Last Leaf presents, Shakespeare's "Merry Wives of Windsor" and "The Taming of the Shrew". I met these folks quite some time back and they have been driving over from the Coast for our Faire ever since. They are good too, so do catch their show.

Royal Magic, without Zinger this year. Zinger will be at a wedding, but his team with be here without him. While the cat's away??? We'll see.

The Seattle Knights, Fighters and Jousting, really what more can I say. Oh yea, Dameon is very good looking and his wife, Dara is a beauty. They are a very handsome pair, but don't challenge either of them to armed combat.

Puget Sound Pirates, Pacific Northwest Privateers, Cannon Fire, Gun Demo and Whip Demo. What Fun!!!!!

The Fighters of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Once upon a time, oh, wait, I already told you that story.

Sultana Middle Eastern Dancers, one of the oldest troupes in the area.(the troupe, not the dancers ) They are fun to watch.

Harper Tasche, Harpist, ah my Harper of the Silver Hair. He has been playing for us for long before it was silver.

The Oak Leaf Actors and Master Etcher are a good deal of fun. Have Master Etcher and Shakespeare square off against each other for the fireworks. This is another one of the acts the Queen must have.

The Monger's Guild (blacksmiths) will actually let you try your hand at blacksmithing. Who knows, you might like it and join them on the spot.

Plus our own Merrie Group

The Greenwood Noble Fox Hunt

Phillipe’s Tales of Adventure

The Bare Naked Bellies Dancers and the Red Throbbing Hand Gypsie Musicians
The Greenwood Company of Musicians
English Country Dancers
Renaissance Dancers and Singers

Her Excellency’s Uniquely Magnificent Madrigal Singers Michaella, Queen of the Gypsies and her Storytellers and the Greenwood Swashbucklers Scots Puppets Nobles

Well, that's the news so far. If I can remember to, I'll post the schedule for the Queen's Show before the Faire (want to bet??)

See you soon

Marjorie