Meet the Wyld Men
Jonathan Crocker (Dr. Cranius Lunch) is a founding member of the Wyld Men and Theatre in the Ground. He has performed thousands of Theatre in the Ground Mudde Shows at Renaissance Festivals around the country including 35 years as Jake the Wild Man at the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Jonathan has a degree in History from the University of Vermont. For over a decade he taught Art and Drama and directed student theater productions at the International School Telemark in Porsgrunn, Norway. Jonathan is also widely known for making and playing vegetable musical instruments and other original creations. Check out the album Veggie Music by the Wyld Men on Bandcamp!
Elliot Cromer (Chesstherton Sethstherton) joined the Wyld Men during the 2017 season as the ascending understudy for Douglas R Mumaw. Elliot grew up acting and is a veteran of countless extraordinary theatrical shenanigans. For instance, he co-writes, acts and produces an annual original comedy show that has become a cultural fixture in his home town. He is a graduate of Kenyon College, and, remarkably enough is a product of Yellow Springs, the same tiny town in Ohio that produced Jonathan Crocker, though not in adjacent decades.
Jimi Torrey (Captain Jimi) joined the Wyld Men full-time as percussionist and all-around sound guru in 2008. Jimi is the sound and light designer, Drummer and chief technician for the high-energy pirate-themed trad-rock band Pride of Bedlam at the Texas Renaissance Festival with the band. Jimi was also the creative force behind the Power Celt Steampunk band, Klaxton, featuring the Great Steam Drum. He has also played with other notable Renaissance Festival musical groups, including the New Minstrel Review, and the Minstrels of Mayhem.
Reuben Bryan (Dr. Branius Brunch) joined the Wyld Men during the 2024 season as stage manager and understudy for Jonathan Crocker. He made his debut as Dr. Brunch at the end of that season to rave reviews, and continued to make trial appearances during the 2025 season. For 2026 Reuben has earned a regular ongoing place in the show's daily rotation. Dr. Brunch and Dr. Lunch will each play opposite Chessth in two shows per day. Reuben has a degree in Drama from Wells College in upstate New York. His professional credits include 3 seasons at the Sterling Renaissance Festival as Sir Walter Raleigh and the Pirate Captain. Remarkably enough, he and Eliott Cromer have each performed as the Constable in Urinetown, though not in the same production, and he and Jonathan Crocker graduated from the same High School in rural Vermont, though not in adjacent decades.
Douglas R Mumaw (Seth Sethstherton) is a founding member of the Wyld Men. Douglas marked his final season performing with the group in 2017 and now serves as director for the group. He has also shared his directing skills with Geoff the Juggler, Adam Crack, Barely Balanced and The Clan Tynker. In addition, Douglas is a founding member of The Swordsmen. With The Swordsmen, he annually portrays Dirk Perfect at the Ohio Renaissance Festival and the Bristol Renaissance Festival, and at other theatrical engagements around the country. Douglas is also an accomplished photographer. See some more of his work at www.pbase.com/mumaw.
