Honorary Rascals

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Featured on Season 1 episode Episode 3: Dress to Impress

Prince Elector of Pfaltz, Prince Otto-Henry Wittelsbach

featured on Season 1 Episode 3: Dress to Impress

Pandora Lynch is a Renaissance festival aficionado with an eye for detail on historical accuracy and immersive performances. She has enchanted audiences across the United States with her portrayal of prominent historical figures.

For five years, Pandora graced the Arizona Renaissance Festival stage as Philippa Leeds, Duchess of Gloucester, embodying the grace and elegance of English nobility. At the Santa Fe Renaissance Festival, she captivated audiences for two years as Princess Philippa Vasa of the Kalmar Union, showcasing her versatility and depth as a performer.

Her passion for Scottish history led her to portray Mary, Queen of Scots, at Highland Games events around the USA for an impressive eight years, where she brought to life the drama and intrigue of the Scottish court.

In addition to her festival roles, Pandora has lent her expertise to the Colorado and Texas Renaissance Festivals, guesting as various characters and enriching the festival experience for patrons and cast members alike. Her extensive knowledge in historical costuming, period dancing, and court life allows her to not only entertain but also educate, as she enjoys teaching patrons and assisting fellow cast members, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience for all.

Featured on Season 1 Episode 16: When in Doubt, Make it up

.Featured on Season 1 Episode 16: When in Doubt, Make it up

Featured on Season 1 Episode 19: The Giggling Fiddler

Featured on Season 1 Episode 20: How I Flynn Phlammed my way into The Festival.

Nick Sinise is a seasoned actor who found his passion for the craft at a young age. His journey began when his parents enrolled him and his brothers in a play at the local boys and girls club. Despite initial apprehension, stepping onto the stage made him realize that he was destined to be an actor for life. While professionally studying Shakespeare with Globe stage performers, Nick discovered his true calling in improv and sketch comedy. 

Throughout his career, Nick has achieved significant milestones. He can be seen in the movie Exit Strategy (2012). One of his most memorable moments was meeting Dick Van Dyke, whom he admires as the embodiment of coolness.

Nick's talents also shine in Renaissance festivals, where he has performed for two seasons, including the 2023 Colorado Renaissance Festival season. During his time at the California faire, he delighted audiences with his character Flynn Flam, a creation blending suggestions from the casting director with Nick's own improvisational flair and wordplay. Drawing on his past experience as a salesperson, Nick effortlessly embodied his character's persona, reveling in crafting props and entertaining his audience with comedic bits that showcased Flynn Flam's fixation on striking the best deals from unlikely sources.

"It's an honor to have become the unofficial mascot of trading culture for CRF and I'm very eager to keep the title as long as possible, so long as the royals don't catch wind that I'm rifling through their rubbish." -Nick Sinise