Come to a far away place in a distant time where Joy, Cheer, and Merriment will be henceforth this Yuletide Season at the 28th Annual Madrigal Dinner at MCHS. The MCHS Madrigal Singers, MCHS Choirs and Choir Boosters heartily invite you to attend this festive holiday event.
Our gracious hosts, the King and Queen, Sir Antonio Encinas and Lady Emma Schiffbauer, the MCHS Varsity Madrigal Singers under the direction of Sir Randy Benware, the JV Madrigal Singers under the direction of Dames Kimberly Ann Minarich, our Court Players under the tutelage of Sir Anthony Babich, and our Madrigal Brass under the conducting of Sir Kade Frieders, wish to seek your presence at the Great English Castle of Deep Manor.
The festive performances, along with a sumptuous feast of Wassail, Roast Beef and Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Salad, Rolls, Scrumptious Dessert or even the Vegetarian, Gluten free or Kid’s meal option, will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 6:30pm, and Sunday, December 15th at 1:00pm, in the Great Hall at Minooka Community High School - Central Campus.
Marvel at the antics of the Jester and mingle with our minstrels, the Bard, our Rose Sellers, 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. We would entreat that any who have visited our castle before, especially our alumni, join us again for this glorious occasion!
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.
Reservations go on sale Friday, November 1st and to order dinner reservations. please visit the link here at: https://bit.ly/3so0B5K by Tuesday, December 10th. For questions about the Madrigal dinner or to inquire about reservations, please call Nicole Collins, reservation chair at 815-768-5586 or Luvbug8181@gmail.com no later than Monday, December 9th. Other options to order your reservations include printing one out from the MCHS Choir Newsletter or contacting a Madrigal singer to fill out a paper reservation to be turned in with your payment. Reservation cost is $25 for adults, senior citizens and students 14-21, and $15 for children ages 13 and under. Please bring your reservation slip with you as your ticket. Come make the Madrigal Dinner an annual tradition for your Christmas season!