The Renaissance Living History Center (RLHC) and the Louisiana Renaissance Festival (LARF) work collaboratively to create "edutainment", a combination of education and entertainment.  No experience is necessary to join RLHC or LARF and you can join RLHC without becoming a LARF cast member.  

It's easy to become a cast member of the
Louisiana Renaissance Festival (LARF):

Attend one of the annual cast calls in March/April
Join the Renaissance Living History Center (RLHC)
Attend monthly workshops offered by LARF
Attend at least 10 festival days