Acting Opportunities

Each year, Patuxent Medievial Faire (PAXMF) brings to life a new romanticized, historical scenario. Audition to become one of the heroes, villains, major or minor characters, or village citizens, and help tell these compelling stories in a unique and family friendly setting. With a new storyline each year, performers have a chance to play a variety of characters from far off realms! Whether you are a newcomer to the theatrical world, have experience in acting, improv, stage combat, or happen to enjoy cosplaying/LARPing, there is a role for you!

Audition & Rehearsal Timeline

May: Audition announcements are advertised.
June: Open auditions are held to gather cast.
July: Rehearsals begin.
August: Casting is finalized for all characters.
September: Fight Choreography is finalized.
October: Faire begins.

Stay tuned for updates to this website for audition announcements and audition forms!

Meet the Theatrical Team

Steve Pugh

Artistic Director | Story Board

Steve Pugh is the Artistic Director for Maul Dire Entertainment, LLC and Patuxent Medieval Faire. He began his decent into madness with theatrical acting at age 12. From there, he continued his pursuits in the theatre world acting as well as designing sets, props, lighting, and sound until he stepped into directing in 2021 with the Newtowne Players and moved on to directing the cast for RenFest Southern Maryland. He is excited to bring his talents to Patuxent Medieval Faire.

Erin McNulty

Fight Director | Writer

Erin McNulty is the Fight Director for Maul Dire Entertainment, LLC and Patuxent Medieval Faire. Her family joined her local Sarasota Medieval Fair when she was only 11, which means she's been stage fighting on and off for over 19 years. Under the tutorship of Dean Bowden, Branden Schulz, and Tara Connelly, she's learned safe yet entertaining ways of training people to (not-quite) hit each other.

David Norton

Fight Captain

David Norton is the Fight Captain for Maul Dire Entertainment, LLC and Patuxent Medieval Faire. Through his many years of experience practicing Iaido, 12 years of stage combat, and 16 years of acting experience, he is well versed in the arts. With his assistance to Erin, they make a wonderfully, well-rounded team to provide safe, entertaining fights to tell compelling stories to patrons.

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