Troupe Mayyadah's off-season Desert Oasis Home

Troupe Mayyadah

was at the SLO Renaissance Festival official Details here

El Chorro Regional Park
San Luis Obispo, California - July 17-18, 2010

Click HERE to see videos of the Stage Show - Saturday Afternoon

Any questions, click a name and email --- CHELLE ............. DANA ........... ROGER

Dancers

Chelle Hendrix

Musicians

Lightening Troxell

Keeth Crowhawk Hershman

Tyler Johnson

Victor Nigro

Roger Hendrix

All the above are persons
on the Gate List

Camp Guards

Frank Cunningham

Garrett Johnson

Bryan Page

Cameron Hendrix

Vince Cicero

Protectors of the women

This year we will doing on Stage shows, each show will be 30 mins

Saturday - 11:00am - 1:00pm and at 5:00pm, at the 5 o'clock show we will have special guest dancers of Saja

Sunday - 11:00am & 1:00pm

Greeting Dancers & Musicians

It is that time of year again and the SLO Ren Faire is upon us. We are fortunate to have our fabulous Troupe Mayyadah musicians of Roger, Lightening, Tyler & Victor with us, As well as special guest Keeth "Crowhawk" Hershman.

If you play an instrument, please bring it with you. The more the merrier.

This is our busiest faire of the season.

We will be doing 3 stage shows and a parade on Saturday, and 2 stage shows and a parade on Sunday and more than likely on Sunday we will have an audience with the queen & her court. At the Saturday 5pm Stage show will will be blessed with special guest dancers - SAJA. They always do a great show.

All this in addition to our normal “gigging” with the other guilds and dancing in our encampment.

Everyone already knows that our chain of command is as follows:

Chelle Hendrix – Guild Mistress – first in the chain of command. I am the first person you go to. (unless it involves dance schedules, then see Dana)

Dana Johnson – Dance Director, right hand to the guild mistress– second in the chain of command. If you cannot find me, see Dana.

NEW:

Janet Cunningham – left hand to the Guild Mistress - third in the chain of command. If you cannot find me or Dana, see Janet. She has the authority to make any decision in my absence. Please show her the same respect you do myself & Dana.

Special note to let everyone know, IT IS Lightening, Sarah & Tyler's Birthday this weekend at Faire ..... So Camp Mayyadah will be in PARTY MODE Saturday Night ...... Carry on ....

There are several things I need to go over to make this an enjoyable event for everyone.

Please remember we are at the Renaissance Faires as working entertainers. From the time the faire starts until the time the faire closes, we are actors. There will be times during the day when we can take breaks to go look around and shop or take a break behind the scene, but almost all of the faire time will be spent in our encampment. We will be dancing in our encampment and doing stage shows, talking and interacting with fairgoers and playing our acting roles. That said, please do not invite your family and /or friends (commonly referred to as mundanes) to come and join us for the day. We will be working to entertain the public. We cannot have out of character husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, children, etc. lounging around our encampment as if part of the troupe. This breaks the fantasy that we are working hard to create for the paying public and our fellow guilds.

NEWBIES - For all of you who are staying with us for the first time, you may bring a camping tent and set it up at actor's camp, If you set up a modern tent behind our camp it would have to set-up and taken down outside of faire hours, afte 6pm and torn down before 9:30 am. No modern tents are allowed in the Faire area. If you choose to stay with us IN CAMP (best option) there is sleeping room on the Dance floor, Our dance floor will fully enclose to make a big tent that is private. So you will need only your personal sleeping bag and/or air mattress. You could be sharing this space with up to 8-10 people female or male, as this is the overflow area, it is quite comfortable.

WRIST BANDS & CHECK-IN:

You will need to check in to get your wristband. This not only gets you in for the weekend free, it lets you stay after the festival closes. This is your reward for a hard day of work. If you are arriving on Friday, they will be at check in at the check in table at the first entrance to the park. If you are arriving the day of the event, they will be at the ticket booth. If you are arriving on Saturday or Sunday you will need to be here no later than 9:30 am.

SET UP & TEAR DOWN:

Set up is on Friday July 16th. Roger & I will arrive at noon to begin set up. For those that are full Troupe Mayyadah members, since this is our “home” faire, we really expect to see everyone for set up and tear down. For those that are looking to become members of the troupe, this is a good way to show your eagerness to want to be a full member. We set up a small nomadic village, it takes a lot of work to set up and a lot of work to tear down. For tear down, we are considered “done” when the trailer is loaded and ready to drive off site. Before we ever start, I’d like to say “Thank You” for all you hard work you are going to be doing. We appreciate all your time and efforts.

NOTE: If you are a core member, which is signified by wearing the peacock medallion, you are considered to be the backbone of this guild and as such, you are expected to make every effort to both set up and tear down the encampment. This is part of the “responsibility” of wearing the medallion. Again, thank you in advance for all your hard work.

MEALS: (see detailed Meal info below)

For those who are staying, it's a potluck event. Janet & Frank will make the main course for dinner Friday night. Sarah will make the main course for dinner on Saturday night. Bubbles and Lightening will be making breakfast Saturday morning. We still need someone to take Saturday lunch and Sunday Breakfast. We also need side dishes for dinner both nights.

Please check out the menus, we always eat well. We will be assigning chores and what food items you will need to bring for this event. Also, since this is a local faire, I need to know who is going to stay for dinner but not the night, that way we have an accurate head count for food.

LIBATIONS & DRUGS:

Bring what it is you like to drink. The guild will provide lemonade and water. You may bring alcohol. You may drink during the day while the public is here. BUT: DO NOT GET DRUNK DURING FAIRE HOURS. That being said, what happens after the mundanes go home, that’s your business. Just keep in mind: the next morning those drums sound REALLY loud when you have a hangover. (Sage advice from Vodka Sally & Rum Rita.)

The following shouldn’t have to be said but through experience we find that we must:

We do not tolerate hard drugs. If I see that you are tweaking, I will remove you immediately. You will not be allowed back. You will notice that grass is very soft.

And Lastly, OUR BIGGEST and ONLY RULE:

NO DRAMA. Don’t create it, don’t encourage it.

If you see it, have the urge to create it, please, come to me immediately so we can put an end to it fast. We are here to have fun!

COSTUMING: Attached are the guidelines for costumes. CLICK HERE Ladies: you must wear a choli or short shirt (ren faire approved by Dana or myself) under you coin bra. No bare skin under the bra. (that is just as nasty as bare legs) See the guide lines for colors, fabric, etc. Basically, dress tribal to the max! For those ladies that dance other than tribal, see the guidelines for fabric, etc. We do want you to keep your individuality within the time period we are portraying. Please bring your belongings and costuming in a plastic tub with your name on all 4 sides. This helps make efficient use of space in the ladies tent as we can stack them and it keeps all your belongings in one place. Plus bring fabric to cover your tub. PLEASE NOTE: we will have a Queen at this event! No purple or royal blue are to be worn. They are the Queen & her courts colors. We will not disrespect the royal court.

MISC. NECESSITIES:

If you have a paper umbrella I suggest you bring it, you will want the shade for strolling around. Bring plenty of sunscreen, and plenty of water to drink. We will have a private area behind out tents for the kitchen & a place to escape the public & hide the coolers. You are welcome to bring a chair to sit on. If you do, you have to bring enough of some type of appropriate fabric to cover it completely, front, sides & back. No modern day items are allowed, it spoils the atmosphere we are trying to create and the officials will ask us to remove it if they see it. Also, please bring something to drink from that would be ren faire appropriate. If you are spending the night and are sleeping in the girls tent, make sure your air bed is no larger than a twin size.

NEW INFO: regarding the girls tent: we will not be having a Mistress of the Tent. Just keep it pickedup so no one steps on your stuff.

For those that go home at night, please come fully dressed and ready to dance each morning. That will help cut down on the amount of bodies in the girls tent getting ready in the morning.

HENNA , HOOKA and GLOW STICKS: I will be bringing the henna to put the mark of Mayyadah on all my lovely dancers. (It’s my favorite part of the whole morning, I get to spend close time with each and every one of you). Eileen will be doing henna also. Thank you in advance Eileen for the help with the henna. I will be bringing the hooka. If you have a favorite shisha and want to share feel free to bring it. Rum Rita, Vodka Sally and their cohorts LOVE glow stick bracelets. All gifts of glow in the dark fun are highly encouraged and appreciated. :-)

DANCERS & MUSICIANS

Dana Johnson is our Dance Director. Please follow her directions. She will be posting the line up for the stage shows. If you have any questions, please contact her at: catribaldancer@aol.com

Roger Hendrix is in charge of the musicians, if you have any questions, please contact him at rogerhendrix@comcast.net

Thank you in advance for everyone's time & contributions to this event. Without everyone's participation, it wouldn't be the success it is.

Volunteers needed for: (please email me with what you can help with) I have already heard form most of you on this. Thank you!

Again, thank you for everything, let's have fun!!!!

Chelle - Guild Mistress and First Wife & Dana - Dance Director, First Wife's Sister

email CHELLE here or email DANA here

MEAL Details:

Breakfasts will be prepared and cleaned up after by the wonderful men in our encampment. Hip Hip Hazah!!!! I know all the ladies want to say thank you in advance to Roger (head cook), Lightening, Tyler, Garrett, Jason, Frank, Victor and Vince. We couldn’t get beautiful in the morning without you!

Notice - We may have a Kitchen Mistress this time and she will be in charge of the Kitchen ... More news about this when it is confirmed.

NOTE - Check back the below list will be changing as people check-in ....

SLO REN FAIRE MEALS:
For those bringing lunch, think about things like:
small sandwiches, deviled eggs, cheeses, lunch meats, tortilla roll ups, walking taco & chips, pasta salad, strawberries, olives, nuts,

Friday Dinner - 31 People -Jambalaya, Salad, Rolls
Jambalaya: Janet & Frank Cunningham
Green Salad & Salad Dressing: Fran
Rolls & Butter: Miranda de Silva

Saturday Breakfast 26 People - Pancakes, Sausage, Strawberries, Muffins
Pancakes: Chelle
Pork Sausage Links: Krischana
Syrup: Kayla
Butter: Tyler
Strawberries & Muffins: Bubbles & Lightening

Saturday Lunch - 31 People - Finger Foods
Eileen:
Suzanne:
Riko:
Elyse:
Sharilyn:
Emily:

Saturday Dinner - 33 People - Pasta Primavera, Italian Sausage, Salad, Rolls
Pasta Primavera: Sarah
Italian Sausage: Roger
Green Salad & Dressing: Fran
Rolls & Butter: Caitlyn

Sunday Breakfast - 25 People - Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns, Strawberries & Muffins
Sausage: Bubbles
Eggs: Epona
Hash Browns: Jeannie
Onions & Bell Peppers: Jason
Strawberries & Muffins: Bubbles & Lightening
Tortillas: Burrito size: Angela & Heather Mullin

Sunday Lunch - 35 people - Finger Foods
Dana:
Fran & Victor:
Laurie:
Judi & David:
Rachael:
Kayle:
Leslie:

We also at this time need donations of paper plates & Country Time Lemonade mix in 32 oz can. All contributions are extremely welcome! email Chelle here

* * * FOOD WARNING * * *

This is SERIOUS

We have a dancer that is allergic to Cantaloupe an related melons

So ... ABSOLUTELY NO MELONS allowed in camp PERIOD

NONE, Not even your own private stash.

It will be removed and trashed far away from camp then YOU will be drawn and quartered

Now that being said, ONLY Watermelon is acceptable

>>> Watermelon ONLY is OK <<< ONLY >>> Thank you