John Langstaff(1920-2005)

He founded the musical/theatrical celebrations known as the "Christmas Revels". He first staged "A Christmas Masque of Traditional Revels" at New York City's Town Hall in 1957. NBC asked him to direct a similar production for a Hallmark Hall of Fame TV special in 1966. In the 1970s, it became an annual event. The Revels showcase the traditional music, song, and dance of various cultures, from medieval Europe to Appalachian America, and incorporate audience participation.