Sanford Lee - Prof. Farquar, Simpkin the Foole

While a college drama student in his home town of Kansas City, Sanford Lee began his entertainment career in 1966. When he wasn't involved with a stage production at the newly formed Missouri Repertory Theatre, he was performing as a folk singer at nearby coffee houses and pubs. Following graduation, Sandy ventured into television broadcasting, producing and hosting a daily talk show in Columbia, Missouri for two seasons.

In the decade that followed, he performed at Tiffany's Attic Dinner Theatre (Kansas City), toured the country with a night club act and appeared in dozens of television and radio commercials. In 1982, Sandy created the character of Simpkin the Foole for the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and became that event's public relations director. He also worked on promotional projects for Disney On Ice and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. But performing was his passion! So in 1987, he created a new persona for himself, Prof. Farquar (a 19th Century mountebank). One of the best known variety acts on the circuit today, Farquar performs more than 300 shows each year (at fairs, festivals, theme parks, historic sties, museums, schools, and corporate events).

Sandy has recorded two albums, "Simpkin and Griffin" (with Irish folk singer Bob Reeder) and "The Last American Minstrel," both released by Misssin' Records and Tapes.

Mary Kay Lee - Curlie Dimple, Polecat Annie

Curlie Dimple is a diminutive, warm-hearted clown. Polecat Annie is a western wild woman. Both characters are alter egos of multi-talented variety artist, Mary Katheryn Lee (acrobat, mime, juggler, puppeteer, balloon artist, and psychic). She began training as a dancer at the age of two. By age sixteen, she had opened her own dance studio. At the same time, she continued training as a gymnast with the U.S. Olympic Team. After a knee injury prevented her from competing in the '68 Olympic Games, Mary used her experience and knowledge to assist others; pursuing a career as a certified coach with the United States Gymnastics Federation.

Mary earned a reputation not only as a successful coach, but also as an exceptional instructor in tap, ballet, and modern dance. For thirteen years, she was the choreographer for the Kansas City Renaissance Festival and won national recognition as an authority on traditional folk dance. Since 1994, Renaissance Festival patrons have seen her as the "rat lady," one of that event's most popular attractions.

When not performing, Mary and Sandy enjoy collecting antiques (especially dolls and toys) and restoring their Victorian home in Concordia, Missouri.