If you want to have fun, make new friends, and entertain people, then the Marshals WANT you! You don’t even need any acting experience; The Marshals will lend you a hand.
See some of the Marshals comments below regarding what they enjoy about being a part to this Old West hobby.
Here are the steps to becoming a part of this fun-loving group of actors:
Fill out the contact email (see tab above) to express your interest.
Lead Marshal “Wild Bill Hickok” (Lance Kramer) will then set at a time for you to meet with him for an orientation to the Wickenburg Marshals.
You will then be invited to attend a rehearsal or performance to get an idea of what the Marshals do.
Next, you will receive a basic firearms safety course from our Firearm Safety Inspector “Hoss” (Hollis Corey).
Finally, you will be invited to join the group.
What do the Marshals enjoy about being a part of this Old West hobby?
“I love the energy from the audience. Getting paid with smiles and laughter makes everyone feel younger at heart!” -
“Reno” (Todd Aaronson)
“I like the challenge of learning new skits and the comraderie with the other members.” - “Slim”
“I like wearing the 1800s clothing, shooting a derringer and making people laugh.” - “Eliza”
“Slim” and “Eliza” (Chuck and Gretchen McGowen)
“I love the camaraderie that us marshals share with each other. Being able to interact with the audience before and after is the best part.”
“Salty” (Michael Killacky")
“Now two years into this hobby and it is now a mission. It teaches history, it brings laughter, it creates camaraderie and friendships.”
“Pappy” (Randy Roedl)
“Where else can you act like crazy cowboys and cowgirls, shoot guns, and lock up bad guys?”
“Two Guns” and “Sarafina” (David and Martha Leal)
“Performing with the Marshals gives me a creative outlet for my overactive imagination. I love to hear me some giggles and laughter!”
“Tumbleweed” (Tim Morrison)
“I didn’t realize I loved entertaining until they handed me a shotgun! Oh, and not to mention the wonderful outfits a woman gets to wear! I just love everything about being in a re-enactment group…meeting all the folks, sharing laughs and smiles, just makes my day!”
“Buckeye Jeanie” (Jean Tolle)