Laura Ernst
- Altoona, IA
- Variety Show
- 1 Verified Booking
Lacy S. said “Laura went ABOVE and BEYOND for our church event. She interacted well with the kids, met all of my expectations, balloon twisting skills were top notch…”
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As a historical costume designer, seamstress, and a skilled and experienced reenactor, I can bring to life the persona of any woman during any time period that you need for your event! I also have a complete medieval tent and living quarters that I can set up to really bring history to life!
* Educational display on: Viking life, textile and sewing arts - including costume displays, medieval cooking, or paper making.
* A medieval and Renaissance games area where people can learn how to play games of old.
* Fortune telling using either Viking/Norse runes or Romani fortune telling cards. Fortunes are for entertainment purposes only.
Want something else? Contact me with your ideas!
We hired the Medieval Reenactor to set up and oversee Renaissance Games at our large renaissance themed event for over 800 people. Other than our preplanning conversations, I didn't have much time at the event to check in and over see her as we had a lot of other activities occurring at the same time. Regardless, she was very self-sufficient and did awesome! She was outgoing to attendees, dressed within the theme, explained and helped with games that she provided herself! A lot of folks said it was an awesome part of the event. She was very happy and outgoing, we couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Annika was fabulous! She was a huge hit with our crowd and everyone said her comments were spot on.
Response from Medieval Reenactor:
I was booked for a Renaissance-themed fundraiser and provided fortune telling and divination using traditional Russian Gypsy tarot cards, practices that date back hundreds of years! I did readings in full costume for several hours with a display set up and received an incredibly warm and welcome reception by the event attendees.
Kitty was terrific to work with and I had an amazing time.
Annika was amazing. Very professional, well prepared and presented. I could not have accomplished such a loving proposal without her. I can't say enough, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best ever!!! Thank you
Price Range: Hourly rate is $100/hour; day rates start at $600.
Gig Length: 120 - 4320 minutes
Languages: English, German, Russian
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Commercial Liability
I am an extremely professional, courteous, and punctual performer. I communicate regularly with my clients, both when things are going as planned - AND if things come up that become a challenge for you or me in producing an excellent event. I am an active problem solver, I try to think and plan proactively, and am dedicated to making sure that your guests have an incredible time - and walk away having learned something!
As a professional costume designer and seamstress, I am able to produce a costume and accessories for any time period! Although I specialize in the Medieval and Renaissance times, I can also do Revolutionary War, Civil War, Wild West, 1920s, and more... just ask!
I own and operate a costume company and have a full medieval campsite kit that I can display, if you'd like to really step up your event and provide a fuller, deeper experience for your guests. As an educator and amateur (but devoted!) historian, I can also put on demonstrations in a variety of areas, including: cooking, sewing and textile arts, day-to-day living.
No electricity, sound, or staging elements are required.
February 18, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 28, 2018 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
April 15, 2017 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
September 12, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Michigan Renaissance Festival |
September 12, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Keep on the Borderlands |
September 12, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Acorn War XXVII |
September 12, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Mounted War Games: Day of the Dragon |
September 12, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm | Festival in the Forest |
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Lacy S. said “Laura went ABOVE and BEYOND for our church event. She interacted well with the kids, met all of my expectations, balloon twisting skills were top notch…”
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