On this occasion of our first Madrigal celebration, we are honored to welcome you to our yuletide festivities.  As you feast with the nobles in the realm of the Castle of Notre Dame, you will lift your glasses in a toast to this festive season and to each other.  There will be music, merriment, good food, and good memories.  We pray that you will carry your remembrances of this joyous occasion home in your hearts and spread the wonder of the season to those you love.

The Feast:  The Great Wassail, French Oignon Soupe, Fresh Greene Salade, Grilled Chicken Spungia, Steamed Arabic Rice, Queen's Broiled Tomatoe, Stone Oven Breade, Ye Royale Dessert

Ye Programe:
First Announcement - Seating of the Guests (Click here to see some pictures of Guests).
Second Announcement - Welcum and Procession
Thirde Announcement - The Great Wassail
Fourthe Announcement - Procession of the Boare's Head and Serving of the Christmas Feast
Fifth Announcement - Ye Entertainment
 

Notre Dame Castle Dining Hall is ready for guests.	the guests will soon be arriving for dinner.
The Town Crier and Head Wench welcome the guests.	The Royale Musicians set the mood for the evening.
Lady Margot and Lady Stacey.	Lady Savannah and Lady Kristin
Lady Ashleigh and Lady Barbara	Lady Maureen and Lady Alicin
Court Magician Fr.Jim and Assistant Dianna	TLord Jerry and Lord Bob
Lady Emily and Lord Pat	Lady Karen and Lady Margaret.
Lady Aimee and Lady Sandy.	Margaret and Lady Rachelle
King Fred and Queen Wanda	The court sings.
Lady Margot plays the flute	The royale court is seated.
It is time for the great wassail.	the great wassail.
Happiness is.....	Singing...
entertaining,	and enjoying
the evening.	Wassail!
The boar's head is presented.	The Royale Couple are the first to be served.
The head wench leads the wenches to the dining hall.	They serve .....
French oignon soupe	Fresh Greene salade
Grilled chicken spungia, steamed arabic rice, and stone oven roll	Ye royale dessert
James the Juggler.	Keep you eye on the ball.
The King plays for the guests..	The Royale Musician, Alexa, plays the violin.
The Royale Court visits with the guests.	The Court magician and his assistant amaze the guests..
What happened to the ring?	What will happen next?
The knives go through her head!	Assistant Dianna relaxes on a broom.
The wenches and serfs receive the gratitude of the guests.	They take a bow.
The head chef and his wife receive much applause.	The kitchen staff is introduced.
They enjoy the applause.	The Royale Court begins their concert.
As they sing "Silent Night" they leave the castle	The evening is coming to an end.
The Royale Couple are the last to leave	The Royale Court

Click here to enjoy the Music of the madrigal presented by the royale court.

A Very special thanks comes from the heart of his Royale Highness and his Queen for all the many hard, long hours the whole staff of the madrigal have put towards the success of this venture.  We love each of you and wish you a joyous, spirit filled holiday season.

Ye RoyaleCourte: Fred Ricker, Wanda Ricker, Sandy Alter, Ashleigh Ayers, Margaret Ayers,Maureen Bibby, Jerry Collins, Peggy English, Rachelle Fenter, Kristin Girton, Emily Hagenburger, Karin Hagenburger, Pat Johnson, Stacey Minix, Bob Moore, Airee Place, Barbara Price, and Alicin Sahr

Ye Roayle Musicians: His Royale Highness, Margot Alter, Savannah Ayers, and Alexa DiBella

Ye Entertainers: Joseph Durham, Father Jim Harvey, and Dianna Thompson

Servers and Wenches:  Susan Collins (Head Wench),Stephania Collins, Diedra Bailey, Samantha Durham, Dylan Jones, David Place, Anikka Michaud, Daniel Michaud, Hunter Ayers, Zachary Ptacek, and Connor Fenter

Kitchen Staff:  Steve Sponcia - Head Chef, Lori Sponcia, JoAnn & Roger Brown, Loretta & Bob DuRuvo, Sue & Skip Scofield, Becky Bailey, Pam Conley, Greg English, Belinda Fenter, Ana Johnson, Sharon Massey, Amanda Norris, and Alicia Singleton

Photographer: Judy Collins

Click here to see the cast behind the scenes.

Click here to see pictures of the kitchen staff and wenches hard at work.

Artists: Linda Grice, Joyce Morris, and Jeanne Pamilla

Costumes and Props: Tusculum College Arts Outreach