Virginia Renaissance Faire

Out of the Woodwork Productions (OOTW) grew out an educational performance group called Out of the Woodwork Players (est. 1999). This troupe of Elizabethan re-enactors was formed by Cornelia Miller Rutherford, a former cast member of the Virginia Renaissance Faire (no longer in operation) who believed that there was a greater value to the vast historical knowledge acquired by fellow cast members in the creation of their character. She assembled a dozen of the best historical actors from that company and took their skills in a different, more purposeful direction. The goal was and remains to bring history to life and make the act of learning fun.The primary activity of Out of the Woodwork consists of presenting a series of events that will both educate and entertain audiences from throughout the Mid Atlantic. The primary event, The Virginia Renaissance Faire's Queen's Progress, brings Woodworks unique brand of entertainment to areas rarely served by such activities. This touring show - the only one of it's kind - has performed at communities across Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, however the company wants to build a permanent event site near the center of the state in which to hold more complex activities. We are currently working with local business, private donors, philanthropic foundations and governmental leaders to determine the most appropriate location and secure the necessary funding.