The Paper Bag Players are getting ready for their second Renaissance Fair, and part of that process is getting their play ready for the crowd. They recently held auditions for their production of The Sword in the Stone, to be performed at the event, taking place on July 23.
Teresa Weber, director of the play, admits it might be one of the smaller plays she has directed, with four actors, chronicling the years before King Arthur was king. The goal for the event was to make a production that was fun for the whole family, with a lot of audience participation in the events. While Weber admits that many of the Paper Bag Players productions are aimed at adults, this one in particular was selected with the younger audience members in mind.
“It is especially going to be fun for the kids.”
This is the second year of the fair, and Weber says that the inaugural event turned out “better than we imagined,” with different venders, chainmail demonstrations and entertainment with a play, dancers and swordfighting. Weber anticipates that the second year of the event will be another entertaining day at Rodney Ridge, and they anticipate seeing a lot of returning vendors and entertainment at the event this year.
While the auditions for the play are over, Weber says that doesn’t mean people can’t take part. They’re always looking for volunteers to help in their productions, and she makes special note of a need for someone to paint a backdrop for the performance.
The Renaissance Fair will take place on July 23 at Rodney Ridge. There will be two performances at the event. Anyone wanting to know more or to take part in the event can contact the Paper Bag Players at www.paperbagplayers.com.
