MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission statement is first and foremost, to entertain. We believe in the "power of play" and we seek to use comedy and fun to bring joy to people young and old. From the children at one of our festivals to the most dignified executive at our corporate events, we feel we have accomplished our primary goal if people are smiling, laughing, and forgetting their worries even if only for a short time.The way we do this is by spreading and fostering the exciting and relatively new theatrical discipline of Interactive Theater. Our shows and events strive to involve and immerse the audience in the environment we are seeking to portray, to make the audience or guests part of the show and in doing this, involve them in a more rich and memorable experience.We also strive to encourage education and literacy by bringing to life cherished literature and historical periods. We feel that "planting the seed" is the most important thing, and hope that people leave our events having learned something new. Ideally, they will also leave with a newfound sense of curiosity, adventure, and the joy of learning. For this reason, we try to highlight many of the lesser known and fun bits of historical fact.Lastly, we hope to showcase talented performers. The Boston area is home to many talented local actors, amazing variety performers, musicians, artists, and local craftspeople. We have built up an intimate and ever expanding roster, so our clients have access to the most talented performers in the area, just by calling us. We work closely with artisans who construct costumes and props to order as well as all manner of performers.We personally train all of our actors in the unique demands of interactive theater.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT PASTIMES

"Dear David, I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your company's participation of the Renaissance Hotel's Gala Opening "Inspiration Revealed".  As always, your troupe of actors delivered a class act performance truly deserving of a standing ovation.  BRAVO!  The drummers were a fun and funky addition as well and provided the perfect prelude to the final act of the World Premier Band. My sincere thanks again." --Sharon Brouillard, Event Director, Sullivan Custom Planning, August 2007

"Bravo! You (David Stickney) and Pastimes were wonderful at the Gala for Providence Place Mall. The guests loved all of you. You couldn't have been more perfect." --Ruth Davis, Providence Place Mall."You and your variety of entertainers are truly the best around! Not to mention you are all so easy to work with and the compliments that I receive about everyone are abundant! THANK YOU DAVID!! It is truly difficult to do a "Theme" party and not have Pastimes involved. Your flexibility and creativeness is such a gift, and you, David, are a true JOY to work with. Thanks, once again, for making me look so good!" --Sharon E. Sullivan, Sullivan Custom Planning, Inc."It was a pleasure to work with Pastimes at Belcourt Castle this past Saturday. You are a highly professional and dedicated group of performers - not to mention being extremely responsive to the needs of the guests during the event and staying flexible... I enjoyed watching you both in action. David, you have great presence and voice and did a marvelous job overseeing the flow of events. Ryann, your calm, gracious manner is truly regal. Thank you." --Harriet DiCicco, Perfect Surroundings

"Today I took my two kids (6 & 7) to our first medieval faire at Hammond Castle. The three of us had an incredible time! I only wish I had them watch Robin Hood the movie the night before so they were a bit more up on the characters and story. Your people did an excellent job of portraying each of the characters and the entertainers were just that, very entertaining. I sat with my jaw dropped just as my kids did while I leaned from Gustav and Marie about the swords. We also learned how to fence and say "good day" in gypsy, not a typical day to say the least. Great job all around!" ---Jay Fraser, Danvers, MA