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Interestingly enough, there were a lot of new faces this year at Scarby -- or, at least, new to me! One was this troll (Photo, Left), who maintained an aerial lair at the Troll Crossing near the Crown Stage. No, there was no "Troll Bridge," but there was the "Troll's Nature Path" leading down into the ravine which seperates East Scarborough from the Crown Meadow. Following that path, I found such informative signs posted as "tree," "bush" and "rock." Definitely good for a chuckle! My only disappointment with the troll was that while I saw him carrying a drum several times during my visit, I never heard him play it. Aye, he tried to dam the little creek below his lair, often swung blithely through the trees above the ravine and gave plenty of photo ops with the patrons, but he never once performed a "Troll Jam" while I was there. Alas!
Another new face was this Green Man (Photo, Right: shown leaving the assembly area for the Noon Parade). It seems to me I'd also seen him last year, but only once and that but briefly. In 2002, he had more of a presence at Scarby, hanging out a bit around Holly Field when he wasn't parading with the cast at Noon. His costume was quite impressive: regular patrons often mistook him for a large planting of ivy, seeking out the shelter of his shade from the hot Texas sun! I do methinks, though, that he truly enjoyed their screams of shock and shrieks of surprise when he abruptly moved!!!
Among the new acts at Scarby this year was "Cut, Thrust and Run," a comedy swordfighting show. Their choregraphed combat sequences at the Captain's Pub Stage were downright spectacular -- and very funny! The only thing funnier in their performance was the audience participation sketch, especially where young children were involved. It seems the kids really got into their show and "hammed it up" something outrageously onstage! Judging just from the positive audience reaction throughout their performance, tho, I'm sure "Cut, Thrust and Run" will be back next year for more zany sword antics!!!
Faire Friends at The Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2002--Nine views of a few of Ryleh's friends at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival!
The Rogues of Scotland at The Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2002--Ten views of The Rogues and friends, jamming on The Gypsy Stage at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival!
Standard Disclaimer: This webpage is strictly an *Unofficial* look at the Scarborough Renaissance Faire held near Waxahachie, Texas since 1981. The author of these pages is in no way, shape, manner or form connected with the Scarborough Renaissance Faire, SouthWest Festivals, Inc., the town of Waxahachie and/or any of the sponsors associated with this event. All opinions expressed are strictly this author's own. Unless noted otherwise, all photographs are copyright ©2002-2003 by George Laking.