We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to connecting with you.
What does a gal with bachelor’s degrees in Art and Russian from the University of Texas do with her life? OBVIOUSLY she becomes an actor, director, theater producer, wife, full-time stay-at -home mom, history buff, crafter, wine lover, paralegal, and general over achiever. Stacy Bakri loves every role she’s played from stage classics, to the iconic Mona Lisa at the Texas Renaissance Festival, to being a hands on mom to her own kids and for anyone else who needs it, and helping people plan for what happens after their timely demise. Her mission is to make life for those around her a little bit easier.
Christine Boyett Barr is an award-winning journalist and English instructor, teaching high school and college English. In addition to her pedagogical pursuits, she hosts movie events for the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and portrays Catherine of Aragon at the Texas Renaissance Festival. She is the mother of four, and is owned by two cats.
Hilary Bryant is a writer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She uses her perspective as a storyteller to explore what is beautiful, weird, and hard about being a human. Past and current projects include comedies about dating a war veteran with PTSD (Love and War) and a modern “Mary Poppins-esque” series about a young divorcee processing the end of her marriage (Aftering). She is the co-host and producer of Cereal Bowl, a popular variety show in LA that highlights and brings together some very cool, very talented people! She loves loves coffee and wine and kombucha (basically all beverages) and is the proud dog mom to the cutest girl in the whole world, Maizy – she will fight you about that.
Becky Courington is an award-winning author and scholar who technically earned three degrees, but SMU insisted you can’t triple major in English no matter how many credit hours you have in different areas of focus, so she officially has only one. She spent a decade as a cast member at the Texas Renaissance Festival before retiring from the faire to focus on her editorial career. Her hobbies include sewing, sculpting, writing, acting, and starting kitchen fires, and she wants to know if you’re registered to vote.
Rhonni DuBose‘s 30-year journey through the Renaissance Festival circuit has seen her evolve from a shop designer and builder to a multifaceted entrepreneur dedicated to industry advancement. After mastering diverse roles from hairbraiding to festival building coordination, to ultimately owning and managing numerous food establishments at the Texas Renaissance Festival, Rhonni has recently developed the Renfaire Vendors Blueprint (a comprehensive guide that demystifies the unique business ecosystem of Renaissance Faires for aspiring merchants).
Beyond her successful food ventures, including the seasonal Tea and Strumpets tearoom and its line of history-inspired teas, Rhonni’s true passion lies in mentoring the next generation of Renfaire artisans and entrepreneurs. Her growing collection of specialized guides and the forthcoming launch of the Renfaire Foundry (a database specifically designed for faire founders and administration teams) reflects her commitment to infusing the industry with fresh ideas and sustainable practices. Through her work, Rhonni continues to create pathways for new talent to bring innovation and vitality to the Renaissance Faire community she calls home.
Vivian Orozco is a Latina tailor who has a passion for historical and multicultural clothing. Vixie enjoys studying fashion and its historical and cultural evolution in the modern era. While pursuing a bachelors in costume design, she found a passion for the clothing of the past, as well as missed opportunities in using silhouettes from around the world. In addition to costuming, Vixie is also a film maker, cosplayer, artist, content creator, and TTRPG enthusiast. Her work has been featured at the Florida Renaissance Festival, Studio 18 Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines; she has also been featured in Voyage MIA and Voyage Los Angeles magazines. You can see more of her work on Instagram by following @VixieBelle.
Kim Bryant is a veteran performer, educator, and writer. With 25 years teaching experience, an adjunct professorship in Theatre, and twenty years in the festival world, she brings a wealth of experience to LadyFaire Magazine. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Lubbock Christian University, a Master’s degree in Theatre from the University of Houston, and a Master’s degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. Kim has studied at Actor’s Studio of Chicago, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and at New York’s Lincoln Center, and currently works in leadership for Disney Live Entertainment. Kim has three grown children, Hilary, Travy, and Libby; two grandchildren, Hazel and Ezekiel; and two bonus grandchildren, Ally and JJ.
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