All Hale Good Lords & Ladies Fair... Receive This Worthy News Ye Faithful Lieges & Subjects Loyal The Festive Madrigal Pageantry Beckons! Join us Sunday, November 18! Castle Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. for Presentation to Royalty Tickets, $24 per person for reserved seating. Tickets on sale October 21-Novemer 12. The Crown Family Kings were often grumpy in England in the 1500-1700s. Crown heads had to keep their knights, nobles and other representatives of the landed aristocracy happy but also had to deal politically with them. The nobles had created the more and more troublesome advisory Council in the 1200s. It advised the Crown about affairs of the Kingdom-- especially taxation and wars. When the Council changed its name to Parliament and wanted to make laws--the King was upset all the time.
One King, Charles I, let things get out of control. It could be said he lost his head, so to speak, over things. Another earlier one, John, was forced at sword point to sign the Great Charter giving power to Parliament and rights to his subjects, enough to give anyone a headache. Rebellious children in the colonies in North America shortly thereafter would borrow many of the items of the Charter to set up their own government. George III claimed the children had run away with a Presbyterian minister who always preached about a Covenant between God and his children; now about a Charter and citizens. George was unhappy.
So one didn’t cross the grumpy King or Queen--they had a lot on their minds. One did what the crown wanted done. If the King found a nobleman/gentlemen or knight who had misbehaved, often that person might have trouble keeping his head on straight. Hence, nobles were very polite in court and at Castle Dinners. So were all the other guests. All were introduced to the King and Queen, formally, as they entered. It was time to get away from grumpy situations with music, fun, jokes and good food! Ever been introduced to a King and Queen? Well, mark Sunday, November 18th at 5:30 PM as a time for introductions of all guests to the Queen and King here at Castle Chapel Woodlawn. Then enjoy a wonderful Christmas Madrigal Dinner with both King and Queen later. Is there a knight in trouble? The Setting
The Castle of Wildwood, a good example of olden castles in England
in the 1600s, was already getting drafty as the wind blew outside its strong walls. In fact, for early Fall, it was cold... Yet when its fireplaces began to burn, everything brightened. Warmth led to caring, to laughter and to songs.
So Come, all ye faithful... The Castle Chapel of Woodlawn was the same way. Its simple
elegance made everyone feel at home with its message. Tapestry
after tapestry covered its walls that pictured Christian stories
and many member’s acts of bravery to spread Christ’s word and
story. Lords, Ladies, kitchen wenches, cooks, ladies-in-waiting,
runners, woodcutters could be heard, often with joyous tones and
even with music as the days opened in this pre-Christmas season.
Jokes, stories and carols of the season would soon be heard… Let The Feasting Begin! On Sunday, November 18, at 6:30 prompt the great
Woodlawn Madrigal Singers and Actors (even a foolish jester, too!)
will make the very walls laugh. Be sure ye come to this wonderfulle dinner event that Sunday evening at the Castle Chapel of Woodlawn! A Word About Madrigal Dinners: A Back Ground of Madrigal Dinners: A Madrigal Dinner or Madrigal Feast is an American form of dinner theater often held by schools and church groups during the Christmas season. It is set in the Middle Ages and is generally comedic in nature. The meal is divided into courses, each of which is heralded with a traditional song. A play is performed between the courses and a concert of choral music concludes the festivities. Your help is needed... Call Joan at 636-458-1977 if... You have or know where we can get two high back ornate chairs to use for the King & Queen during the madrigal play; You could work in the kitchen during the Madrigal play -- it'll be dirty and you'll miss the play, but life isn't fair sometimes! (Rewards for feeding the faithful are great!) You can assist with a few other jobs still needing help for the event.
Thanks to over 50 people from the congregation who have volunteered so far! | 
