I chat with Ron Daniels, plus three of the Clang Addicts: Mike Degner, Alicia McAteer, and Giro Calise  and we discuss their original stage shows, historical reenactments, Ren Faire, Halloween beginnings of cosplay, the mysteries of figuring out how to recreate older historical garments and more!  Check it out! The Clang Addicts Facebook page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/TheClangAddicts   A video sample of The Clang Addicts: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheClangAddicts  You can see more of their rehearsals here: http://lunacaraway.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/clang-addicts-rehearsal/  Alicia’s etsy store can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/renrags  Mike’s business on Facebook can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/VerloreneHaufe

 

The Clang Addicts!

The Clang Addicts!

Mike putting combat skills to use

Mike Degner at the Ren Faire

The Clang Addicts

The Clang Addicts

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

Alicia and Mike

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

Mike shows off his German Mercenary inspired historical outfit

Mike shows off his German Mercenary inspired historical outfit

Ron gets tough

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

Alicia at Ren Faire

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

Working on the choreography

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

The Clang Addicts Rehearsal

Working on character

The Clang Addicts the Whole Group