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Historical Reenactment
I am the co–costuming director for the Royal White Eagle Polish Renaissance reenactment group. I have been doing research into historical Polish costume of the 16th century, and look forward to helping produce a number of beautiful garments from this time period.
I also participate in the Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City, California. This year I reprised my role as Miss Estella from Great Expectations and took on the additional role of the young Queen Victoria. I love the improv acting involved in this beautifully-produced event. Check it out every December! I have made a number of Victorian gowns for participants of the Fair.
Although I have stepped down as an actress with Saint Gyles Guild, a Scottish Renaissance royal court guild, I have many fond memories of my time as Mary, Queen of Scots. I still actively costume for many of the ladies of the court, and visit with them frequently.