2026 Florida Renaissance Festival Season Entertainment Acts
New This Season!
Ari the Bard – He is a tiefling storyteller with a collection of curious magical and mysterious items in his “shop,” Ari’s Absurd Arcanum. Most items on the shelves were collected back in Ari’s adventuring days for the unusual or hilariously tragic stories associated with them, and aren’t actually for sale! And for the fellow bards out there: he’s also a perfect person to ask for monster dating advice!
Celtic Magic – Daniel GreenWolf is an award-winning magician, writer, creator, & slightly mad Irishman. Combining Celtic storytelling, a quick Irish wit, daredevil feats, and mind-boggling illusion, this show gets the entire audience involved, and will have them walk away saying “Ooh… Aah… YES!” (Weekends 3 & 4)
Dash Rippington’s Dangerously Stupid Show – Ripped from the pages of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, multiple Guinness World Record holder Dash Rippington invites all Friends and Enemies to gather ’round as he subjects himself to discomfort—and considerable amounts of pain—all for your entertainment. Known as the “King of Animal Traps” and the originator of the SnotRocket Blockhead, Dash brings over 25 years of sideshow experience to every performance. Please note: This is a Danger Show. It is not designed for children, though we recognize that audiences of all ages often enjoy this kind of spectacle. So… who wants to watch Dash do something dangerously stupid? (Weekends 3 & 4)
Dos Cantigas (Weekends 4 – 8)
Dungeons and Shakespeare – Welcome to a world where you can see the greatest characters from Shakespeare face horrific monsters from ‘Dungeons & Dragons!’ Inspired by the Bard. Determined by dice. Join in an epic adventure that is different every time as audiences’ choices and the roll of giant dice decides if the heroes live or die. (Weekends 1 & 2)
Hammer & Bellows – Hammer and Bellows provide a rip roaring assortment of Celtic and European tunes. Featuring The Lady Victoria on hammered dulcimer and Thomas the Wanderer on accordion and lead vocals. This unique combination forges songs and ballads inspiring dancing and delight!
Lute the Living Statue (Weekends 1 – 4, 6 & 7)
Midwife Crisis – A unique act, Midwife Crisis features historical props, whimsically primitive diagrams, the occasional pun, and even rhyming iambic pentameter to deliver side-splitting comedy fueled by authenticity, historic knowledge, and past experiences as a (real life) professional birth worker. This satirical how-to guide of medieval midwifery will show you childbirth the way you’ve never seen it before. . . (Pantomimed.) (Weekends 1 & 2)
Puppies of Penzance – This brisk and energetic act takes audiences on a jolly voyage aboard a pirate ship manned entirely by pups. From canine castaways to seasoned performers, this merry band of mutts never fails to amaze. Guests will watch with bated breath to see whether “Poochie” truly walks the plank! Always a crowd favorite, these mischievous little thieves are guaranteed to steal your hearts—and maybe even your turkey legs… (Weekends 5 – 8)
Shake, Rattle, and Rogue – With Celtic roots, “Shake, Rattle, and Rogue,” will entertain you with the traditional songs you know and love, with some fun surprises in the mix too! Opa! performs a variety of ancient and traditional songs as well as some originals on Greek instruments such as the bouzouki, frame drum, doumbek, and lyre harp. Elizabeth and Shane hope to keep this beautiful music alive through education and performance.
Shakespeare Approves! – Join your friendly, neighborhood Shakespeare as he brings his multi-award-winning, one-person, audience-interactive, improv comedy Shakespeare show to you for its 20th anniversary season. He’s taking you on adventures full of merriment, sword fights, mistaken identities, star-crossed lovers, flying implements of doom, musical numbers of questionable suitability, being pursued by a bear, and … death by fluffy kittens! (Weekends 3 – 5)
Temperance Bellow (Weekends 4 – 8)
The Crimson Pirates: Skeleton Crew – This quartet of swashbuckling songsters will regale you with Celtic traditionals, haunting ballads, and hilarious comic tunes, with a repertoire that spans ancient English folksongs to the Muppets! Join this animated crew of singer-musicians as they harmonize and play over a dozen instruments, weaving their songs, stories and jokes into an exciting tapestry of maritime music and comedy!
The Rat Queen – Plagued by nothing, The RatCatcher is here to defy tradition with her love of rodents. Join her in an unconventional journey of motherhood, mischief, and might as she brings wholesome and comedic entertainment to the lanes and redefines what it means to be a rat catcher in the Renaissance era.
Returning Acts Below!
A Merrye Noyse (Weekends 1 – 5)
Adventure Quest-Foole School
Arthur Greenleaf Holmes
Bard & Minstrels
Broon (Weekends 1 – 4)
Buckle & Swash
Cast in Bronze (Bells2Go)
Charry Garcia
Chaste Treasure (Weekends 3, 4, 5, & 6)
Celtic Mayhem (Weekends 5 – 8)
Daisy O’Danny (Weekend 7 – 8)
Edged Feather Experiences
Gabriel Quirk- Sir Real, the Puppet Man
Harper & the Minstrel (Weekends 1 – 3)
Heartstring
Hurdy Gurdy Harry (Weekends 1 – 3)
Ivanhoe Brass
Ivanovich, at the Magic Bar
Kamikaze Fireflies
Kelly Academy of Irish Dance (Weekends 1 – 4)
Lady Ettie
Les S. Moore-Will Steal Your Stuff (Weekends 5 – 8)
Masala Music & Dance
Opal the Fairy
Pirate’s Creed
Pirate’s of Tortuga Bay
Rangel the Wizard
Rota Temporis
SAMKOMA (Weekend 1 – 4, 6 – 8)
Sir Real, the Puppet Man
The Flaming Ginger (Weekends 5 – 8)
The Foxy Bard
The Hanlon-Lees Action Theater
The Landsknechts, LLC
The Promenade
The Pub Crawl of Legend
The Washing Well Wenches
Thom Bedlam
2026 Entertainment Team
Cast
Johnbarry Green King Robert Rivera, King of Veridian and the U.K.C.
Pheonix Houle Prince Aaron Rivera of Veridian
Kate Landwehr Maryweather Popinjay, Court Chatelein to King Robert
Mala Eckerling Grace Somerset, His Majesty’s Mistress of Dance
Rosseroni Parris Giovanna di Cannoli, His Majesty’s Mistress of Revels
Timothy Fraley Baron Artur Van Kamp, Ruler of Dramburg
Pryscila Cassiano Salinas Princess Ana de Mendoza de la Cerda y de Silva Cifuentes
Juan Aguiar Antonio Perez, Secretary to Princess Ana de Mendoza
Gansey González Infante Rodrigo de Mendoza de la Cerda y de Silva Cifuentes
Hannah Rasmussen Jarl Oda Svartulff, Ruler of Stalgaard
Shelby Tudor Princess Katla Rivera-Svartulff
Polina Sharova Ama Heidrun, Lady in Waiting, Stalgaard Court
Lee Mumford Artaois Svartrbjorn, Captain of Stalgaard’s Green Guard
Britta Miller Lyra Skjaldsdottir, Jarl Oda’s Skald (Storyteller/Bard)
Lynx Marks Sigrid Vor, Jarl Oda’s Spákona (Mystic), Madrigals
Diego Klock-Perez Mayor Colin Ramshead, Madrigals
Alastor Fish Corbin Darcy, Village Monster Hunter, Madrigals
Serenity White Belinda Snitch, Witch in Training, Madrigals
Jacqui Garver Madame Jacqueline Sancerre, The Pink Pirate/Madrigals
Liana Estenoz Alexa Knowsit, Village Historian, Madrigals
Sam Zilberstein Thomas Kingsglaive, King’s Guard, Madrigals
Benjamin Helbing Publick Wyrks,Nick Bottom the Weaver/Pyramus, Madrigals
Lauren McKinley Publick Wyrks, Frances Flute the Bellows-Mender/Thisbe
Kryston Wisely Public Wyrks, Petra Quince the Carpenter/Prologue
Ryan Vogel Publick Wyrks, Tom Snout the Tinker/Wall
Sabrina Marks Publick Wyrks, Robin Starveling, Tailor/Moonshine
Elliot Carneiro Publick Wyrks, Turner Snug the Joiner/Lion
Gregg Henry Lord Admiral Hercule LaGrange, Ruler of Calypso and its Fleet
Maya Suchy Capt. Mary Killigrew, English Lady and Privateer to Q.E. I
Chrissy White Mother Goose, Town Storyteller
Brianna Taitt Marvola Mudraker, Mud Sculptor/Starving Artist
Maia Martinez Melinda Mudraker, Mud Sculptor/Starving Artist
Elio Menendez Kirin Tevelyan, Brewsmith/Dragon Wrangler
Celia Elaina Wanda Azula, Kimmendale’s Fairy Godmother
Erin Charles Michaela Meadowlark, the Marvelous Mountebanks
Shannon Eker Tahlia Greyskul, the Marvelous Mountebanks
Santiago Gomez Areiza Caesar Gaunt
Jesse Mantilla Halloway, A Gaunt Family Lackey
Maria McIntyre Lindsey Limburger, Cheesemonger
Jennifer Bariletti Stella Forrester, Village Hall
Ade Shields The Wishmonger, Promenade
James DeFabia Sir James Spongeworthy, Village Hall
Michelle Marchand Canseco Lady Jane Culpepper, Mad Tentacle Society Chairwoman
Max Shashaty Chester Dirtwell, Jolly Gravedigger
Matthew Hencken Sir Francis Drake, English Courtier and Privateer to Q.E. I
Helena Avedissian Hatun Zara Malika al Izhar
Brian Piedra Kleb Kleinshotz, Baron’s Assistant
Christina Assal Lady Tutti di Frutti, Veridian Court
Adrianne Chavarria Saghi Shiraz Saghar, Proprietor of The Crown Pub
Akasha Rosewater Prof. Penelope Piston, Inventor of Musical Wonders
Kai Andrade The Creature
Zelli Gavulic Dr. Inola Quack, Village Doctor/Wardrobe Assistant
Amber Lebrun Molly Malone, Fugitive Fishmonger
Margery Golinskee Desdemona DuBois, World’s Unluckiest Princess
Odrina Dejardins Lady Fatima Donya, Lady in Waiting, Ankhari Court
Sofia Rivera-Muniz Lady Maria Cortez, Lady in Waiting, Spanish Court
Peggy Benenati Sister Mary Maria Epiphania
Reagan Tripp Tabitha Twitch, Witch in Training
Sofia Vega Ruth de Vega, The Turnip Whisperer
Michael Maloney Rook’h (of the Seven Trinkets), A Troll
Bryan Serra Ace Underhill, Former Miner turned Adventurer
Hila Carmel Galetea Greasegears, Aeronaut
Boaz Even-Haor Prince Pohaku, Undersea Ambassador to the Land
Jennifer Christa Palmer Madam Chamberlain, Frances Bailey
Tom Zadoyko Captain Red Swash Rogers, Calypso Envoy
Ryan Giglioti Bosun Punt Buckle, Calypso Envoy
Rick Friedman Village Apothecary, Promenade
Ayal Yariv Mistral the Minstrel, His Majesty’s Court Composer
Directors/Stage Managers
Bobby Rodriguez Show Producer/Entertainment Director
Christopher Leidenfrost Captain Henry Martin/Artistic Director
Melissa Baker Assistant E.D.
Rebeca Diaz Lucia (Lucybel) Lizarraga Cortez de Manchego/Musical Director
Paul Hoerner Production SM
Cheryl Haskell Stage Manager
Leslie Houk Stage Manager
Sound Team
Jackson McKenna Sound Team Lead
Edwin Gonzalez Sound Team
Kennedy Pettigrove Sound Team
Ethan Johnson Sound Team
Michael Hugh Sound Team Advisor
