The Courtiers & Ambassadors

Contact: Annabelle Summerville

Leader of the Courtiers & Ambassadors

Welcome to the Courtier Household. The actors in this household portray noble men and women in the court of Mary, Queen of Scots. Both historical roles (real people) and invented roles are played by our members.

Our job at faire is to answer questions for the paying guests and introduce them to the Queen after a brief lesson in court etiquette. We also sing, read poems, and perform gigs, both in the street and in court, an example being the dance show, wherein the public is encouraged to participate by learning and then performing the dances.

An actor who wishes to play a courtier should always be courteous, and must remember that he or she is always "on", even in line for the privy!

We would love to have you come and play with us!

Ambassadors

An ambassador, as a representative of their country, must always behave with the utmost dignity and decorum. It is important to always be diplomatic in all situations.

Ambassador duties include: Providing court entertainment as needed, maintaining the court when the Queen is away, repast with Her Majesty on Saturdays, providing court color, engaging the guests who come to court.

An actor wishing to portray an Ambassador must be able to maintain the character of a foreign person. Ability to speak with an accent is helpful, but not necessary. Patience is indeed a virtue for Ambassadors. Folk of all ranks and styles are welcome and encouraged in the Ambassador's household. Those not wishing to portray an Ambassador might wish to be a member of the household support staff and portray a middle class or lower class persona. Household staff may be from a foreign land, or a local person employed by the Ambassadors.

Come and play with us!