Minooka High School's Merriest Madrigals Bring Holiday Dinner Theatre to the Community

The MCHS Madrigal Singers, MCHS Choirs and Choir Boosters heartily invite you to attend the 17th Annual Madrigal Dinner on Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 15th at 1:00 p.m., in the Great Hall at Minooka Community High School - Central Campus.

The talented students will perform and serve a Madrigal Dinner or Feast in a dinner theatre style where the meal is divided into courses and celebrated with traditional songs from the medieval to renaissance periods. A feast of Wassail, Ribs and Chicken, Oven Baked Potato, Vegetable Medley, Salad, Rolls, Scrumptious Dessert or even the Vegetarian or Kid’s meal option will be served while the students will perform between the courses and a concert of choral music concludes the festivities. 

The gracious hosts, the King and Queen, Kody Isemonger and Emily Richart, 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, our beggars under the leadership of Dame Caitlin Arnony, and our Madrigal Brass under the direction of Sir Tyler White, wish to seek your presence at the Great English Castle of Deep Manor. 

Marvel at the antics of the Jester and mingle with our 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 our humble Servers. Our 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 p.m. on Saturday or 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.  Attire of a Renaissance flavor is always welcomed, but not required.

Please go to the MCHS Choir website at www.mchschoir.info for more information.  For questions about the dinner or to inquire about reservations, please call MCHS at 815-467-2140 ext. 279 no later than Monday, December 9.  To order your reservations, go to the MCHS web site and go to the Web Store to make your payment and choice by Tuesday, December 10th.  Reservation cost is $22 for adults, $17 for seniors 65+, $17 for students 13-21, and $12 for children ages 12 and under.