It's time...it's time! Â The 2013 Festival Season has begun!
February always finds Scaramouche, Raphael and D'Angelo residing in the always changing (weather, that is) state of Arizona.  The Arizona Renaissance Festival marks the beginning of the Festival season for the "Golden Boys" and it's so nice to be back on the road again visiting our fans and friends across the country.
Last year we celebrated our 25th Anniversary as Tortuga Twins and this year...the Arizona Renaissance is partying it up in style for THEIR 25th Anniversary. Â Lots of fun Weekend Themes, new acts, a new stage and so much laughter!
Our updates for AZ fest, as always, come from our fabulous Cart Goddess, Cindy Gray.
OPENING WEEKEND
"Opening weekend was especially frenzied - new cart merchandise on top of training a new cart wench (Tamra Wilson) on top of FREEZING OUR TUSHIES OFF!  I didn't get to see much of what happened on stage, but I do remember this little exchange from the R-rated show:
It started with a Harry Potter-influenced line, after which there was a momentary pause waiting for D'Angelo to speak. Â Raphael walked over and whispered in his ear. Â D'Angelo laughs and delivers his line:
D'Angelo: Â Be careful, you might get Hog-warts!
Scaramouche: Â What a great line!
D'Angelo: Â I know!
Raphael: Â I only wish you'd thought of it!
D'Angelo: Â So do I!
WEEKEND TWO - THREE DAY WEEKEND
Now this was a rather disjointed weekend for me. Â I was not on site Saturday and was there for only half a day on Monday due to personal obligations. Â I have heard all kinds of talk about the Monday afternoon R-rated show, which was apparently off the hook ... that is why I hate to miss a day at faire - I always miss out on something amazing! Â Gah!
The shows I did see were, of course, fabulous."
I'll leave you with a few pictures which I swiped off of our Tortuga Twins facebook page.