Minooka High School to Host 20th Annual Madrigal Dinners

MNOOKA, IL — Come to a far away place in a distant time where Joy, Cheer, and Merriment will be henceforth this Yuletide Season at the 20th Annual Madrigal Dinner at MCHS. The MCHS Madrigal Singers, MCHS Choirs and Choir Boosters heartily invite you to attend this festive holiday event. The gracious hosts, the King and Queen, Tyler Richart and Hannah Cichon, the MCHS Varsity Madrigal Singers under the direction of Sir Randy Benware, the JV Madrigal Singers under the direction of Dame Janis Tischer, our Court Players under the tutelage of Sir Anthony Babich, and our Madrigal Brass under the direction of Sir Tyler White, wish to seek your presence at the Great English Castle of Deep Manor.

The festive performances, along with a sumptuous feast of Wassail, Ribs and Chicken, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Scrumptious Dessert or even the Vegetarian, Gluten free or Kid’s meal option, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m., in the Great Hall at Minooka Community High School - Central Campus.

Marvel at the antics of the Jester and mingle with the minstrels, the Bard, our Flower Seller, and beware of the Beggars. Be enchanted by the lilt of the Madrigal Brass and have your every dinner need met by the humble Servers. The King and Queen extend welcome to all of their loyal friends, landed or not, to join them for this annual yuletide event.

The castle gates open one-half of an hour before the festivities begin. Guests are advised to arrive in good time so as to be seated before the royal processional begins promptly at 6:30 pm on Saturday or 1 p.m. on Sunday. Attire of a Renaissance flavor is always welcomed, but not required.

Go to the MCHS Choir website at www.mchschoir.org for more information. For questions about the dinner or to inquire about reservations, please call MCHS at 815-467-2140 ext. 5050 no later than Monday, Dec. 5. To order your reservations, print one out from the MCHS Choir website, contact a Madrigal singer to fill out a paper reservation or go on the MCHS Web Store to make your payment and choice by Tuesday, December 6th. Reservation cost is $24 for adults, $19 for seniors 65+, $19 for students 13-21 or children who would like to eat a full meal, $14 for children ages 12 and under, and $13 for our former Varsity Madrigal Singers and jesters. Please bring your receipt with you as your ticket.

Submitted by Minooka Community High School