Madrigal on Friday was wonderful.

Madrigal on Friday was wonderful. We arrived a bit early, got stuff at the cash bar and hooked up with Meredith and Michael and then met other people we knew. The carols from the balcony were lovely. I always wondered how well people in the lobby could here them - well they're heard loud and clear. I couldn't help but sing along.

Our table in the hall was very good and the play started moving pretty quickly - although it was a while before we got wassail. The script was very funny but it was the actors that really pulled it off. All of them were good and some were simply excellent. The guy playing Sebastian had an excellent feel for his role and his great sense for comedy. We couldn't believe that he was a first-time actor.

Cayla had split the singers into two choirs this year - one mixed and one all women. Both were great. It was a bit difficult watching from the sidelines since I know half the choral pieces they sang and really wished I had been on the stage with them. The wenching was really good, too. Our table was visited by a group of newbies and they sang well, with enthusiasm and knew all the word - yay to Alice and anyone else responsible for this. We also enjoyed Aaron's juggling and Kat's belly dancing.

Overall I liked the food - the chicken was just right but the bread pudding was no trifle :-(

So the holidays are on for me and I'm looking forward to going caroling next Friday at Zilker with the Madrigal crowd. Let's hope the weather will be nice by then.