Reid Hegland
His Lordship Sir Geoffrey Reade, Lord Chatfield, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Garter King of Arms aka "Sir Geoffrey"

Reid currently lives in Plymouth, MN, but grew up in White Bear Lake, MN where he started piano lessons at the age of seven. He started playing double bass in 1971, and has played with the Moorhead State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Lakewood Orchestra, as well as in pit orchestras with Theatre in the Round, Lakeshore Players, Chimera Theatre, Minneapolis Musical Theatre, and Morris Park Players. He currently plays with the Golden Valley Orchestra, First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band, and the jazz trio Wrapped in Satin. Reid has also appeared onstage with Lakeshore Players, Theatre in the Round, St Louis Park Community Theatre, Cross Community Theatre, Chaska Civic Theatre, Morris Park Players, and Far From The Tree Productions. Some of his favorite roles include Sergeant of Police in "The Pirates of Penzance", Jonathon Brewster in "Arsenic and Old Lace", Harry Roat in "Wait Until Dark" and the Plant Manipulator in "Little Shop of Horrors". He has studied stage combat with Michael Anderson and Don Preston, and choreographed violence for Normandale Community College, Chaska Civic Theatre, and Prior Lake High School.

Reid has been involved with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival since 1987, originally working with the Chaska Civic Theatre at the Information Booth for a couple years, then volunteered at the Children's Trilogy of Games for another few years. He joined the Revelers (the original group) in 1994 as Thomas Reidsley, and changed his name to Master Benedick Mountato in 1995. He joined the Royal Court(not to be confused with The Court Revelers) in 1997 as Geoffrey Reade, Lord Chatfield, Herald to Their Majesties Henry and Katherine, where he as been ever since, splitting time between the two groups and acting as Administrative Director for the Royal Court. He is also Chancellor Pro Tem of the MRF Order of the Garter, an honorific society.

David Nyquist
Robert Andrews aka "Wonderboy"

David Nyquist started working at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival as a street performer in 2006, and was excited to join The Court Revelers in 2007 season.

With only one year under his belt, David is by no means new to the renaissance festival environment. Born and raised in Minnesota, David has attended the festival as a patron since he was born. Those who know him agree that David was born to work at the festival. He is a college student double-majoring in Theater arts and Medieval history.

As one of the youngest members of The Court Revelers, David has the least singing experience. He has performed in both his High school and College choirs, as well as some church choirs and The MacPhail Center for Music. David will be joining the Revelers as his former street character, the would be Robert Andrews: "Hero!" Since no one needs a hero to save them during a festival, Robert may as well sing.

Jim Slater
Lord Ockham Von MacMilhaus aka "Ockie"

Jim feels fortunate to have grown up in the singing world of Northfield, MN (the land of cows, colleges, and contentment). Originally he hadn't signed up to be in 7th grade choir, but a week before school started a little voice said "you really need to sign up"...and he's been singing ever since.

He attended St. Olaf his first year of college and sang in the Viking Men's chorus. He went on to earn a BA in Choral Music from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, where he sang in the Augustana Choir and a jazz quartet he co-founded.

He has also sung with The Sioux Falls Master Singers, The Macalester Community Chorale, One Voice Mixed Chorus / OVation, Kantorei, and Temple Baptist/Community church where he also served as musical director.

Jim's quick wit and perfect pitch have been assets the rest of the group enjoys immensely.

Jim enthusiastically immerses himself in the craziness and camaraderie of
The Court Revelers and the Festival. He says it's like being on
Laugh-In..."before electricity".

Jim's character, "Lord Ockham Von MacMilhaus" (aka "Ockie") wandered into
The Court Revelers looking for his Uncle McMillan.  Although McMillan was
not to be found, he decided to stay, though overwhelmed by some of the
shenanigans at times (oh my!)

Adam Treece
Thomas Colby

For Rent: 1 Bass Vocalist. 

Well used, but still in great condition.  Extensive experience in various school and church choirs including the Edina High School Concert Choir (1998-2000) and Edina High School Chamber Singers (1998-2000).  Member of the National Junior High Honor Choir (1996).  Involved in many instances of Musical Theater including such shows as The Music Man, Fiddler on the Roof, and Beauty and the Beast.  Currently in training for his first run at the MN Renaissance Festival with the Court Revelers, and a member of the Wayzata Community Church Chancel Choir, he also has years of experience performing as a small ensemble with his family.

Upgrades on the base (bass) model include tenor range enhancement, 4 years of professional voice lessons, “lady killer eyes”, and facial shag carpeting.

Jon Nash
Angus

Jon began singing and acting at the age of ten. He performed in The Music Man, The Sound of Music, and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe for the Wausau Community Theatre in Wausau, Wisconsin.

He sang with his high school choir and continued his career at the University of Wisconsin, Marathon County (UWMC). He was lucky enough to have accompanied the UWMC choir on the stage of Carnegie Hall.

Jon has worked at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival since 2007. He says he is excited to become part of the famous Court Revelers.