20160118 - Jousting Knight (MA)

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake practices with coworkers on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake heads downstairs after getting dressed as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake keeps track of practice on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Audience members watch the show on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Flags decorate the tables on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake instructs during practice on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake keeps tabs on performers on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake instructs performers on swordsmanship on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake practices with coworkers on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake checks the status of horses on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com An audience member's crown is silhouetted on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake, center, instructs during practice on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake goes over the battle routine on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake makes sure the performance is ready on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.

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Matthew Apgar - mapgar@shawmedia.com Robert Idrizi of Crystal Lake performs as a herald on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg. Idrizi auditioned as an entry-level squire thirteen years ago and has since "discovered a dream [he] never knew [he] had," in becoming a horse-riding, jousting knight engaging in gladiatorial combat approximately 15 times per week in an arena packed full of screaming fans.