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Stonecrow was knowledgeable about the medieval era and
maintained the historical authenticity of the show. Stonecrow
designed and sewed costumes and painted murals. Stonecrow was
the producer of the MTNV show in Florida and was the master of
ceremonies when the Florida castle opened in December 1983.
Charles C. Bellows (Bellows) was hired by MTNV as the
marketing manager in 1983. Bellows heard about the castle’s
opening in Florida and contacted MTNV. He met with Segui and
Santandreu, who offered him the position. Bellows was
experienced in the entertainment market, having previously worked
for Holiday Inn Worldwide Sales and then for Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey Circus World in Florida. Bellows hired an
assistant, Andrea Kudlacz (Kudlacz), who had previously worked
for Disney World in Florida. Bellows created a marketing plan
and budget, hired staff and marketing consultants, and made
contacts with the Florida tour industry. He established
procedures for the marketing department. He and his staff
developed brochures and other printed marketing materials.
Bellows and Kudlacz oversaw the production and purchase of print,
radio, and television advertising for MTNV. Bellows’ wife
designed the letter style used to write the words “Medieval
Times”. Bellows originally reported to Segui but began reporting
to A. Gelabert when A. Gelabert was appointed general manager of
the Florida operation. In some instances, the Spanish investors
would review Bellows’ plans, give directions, and make
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