A truly collaborative venture, the WSU Madrigal Dinner partners talented faculty, students and community artists with skilled university service providers to choreograph the performance and special meal. The Department of Music has an important role in the production; music and artistic direction is provided by its faculty, Hank Dahlman. Bill Rickert joins Dr. Dahlman at the extravagent head table as the lord of the manor. The dancers and bearers are members of the Tudor Rose Performing Troupe, a group dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Guests are also treated to the sounds of early music ensemble Wind in the Woods. Finally, we acknowledge the University Dining Services staff who create and produce a memorable holiday feast, as well as the behind-the-scenes efforts of the Media Services wizards and our friends from Deal's Landscaping who transform the Multipurpose Room into a believable Great Hall.