Scott McDonald

Scott retired from 20+ years of Community Theater in 1995. During his 'community theater career' he participated in every aspect of the theater from acting to technical to directing. His most memorable role was as Andrew Wycke in the Suspense Drama Sleuth, by Anthony Schaeffer. In 1980, Scott received critical acclaim for his portrayal from the toughest theater critic in the San Francisco theater scene.

When Scott left the theater, he went back to his musical roots of playing the trumpet. A member of the Prince William Community Band, Scott is also a member of the Historic Brass Society and the International Trumpet Guild. The trumpet Scott plays as Benedict Brown, Sergeant Trumpeter to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, is an authentic reproduction of a Renaissance Natural Trumpet. With no valves or finger holes, Scott must rely on breath and lip control to produce music. Considered the most difficult brass instrument to play, Scott enjoys the challenge and the
fun of recreating the role of a Renaissance Court Trumpeter.

Scott has the distinction of having performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and the Royal Albert Hall in London in the summer of 1971 as a member of America's Youth in Concert honor band. The band toured Europe for a month performing also in Brussels, Belgium; Paris, France; Venice and Rome, Italy.

Scott has been attending Renaissance Faires as a 'play-tron' for over 30 years and decided to move into a more active role to combine his love of theater, music, and outdoor recreation into a family affair
with his wife Jenifer.

Scott retired from the Navy in 1995 after 20 years of service and is now employed with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as Systems Engineer Test Director. Scott is married to Jenifer McDonald, who portrays the Mistress of the Hounds, and can always be seen around the faire with a couple of greyhounds in tow.

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