Analy High School Theatre Department Presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy set in a magical kingdom ruled by the devious
Queen Aggravain and the mute, King Sextimus the Silent. Queen Agravian maintains all of
the power in the kingdom ever since a curse was put on her husband that can only be
broken when “the mouse devours the hawk”. In an attempt to keep her son Prince
Dauntless single and preserve her rule, the Queen puts out a royal decree that states no one
in the kingdom can marry until her drabby son takes a princess of true royal blood to be
his wife. The queen has tested the eligibility of every princesses in the nearby kingdoms,
and all have failed her impassible tests. When a surprise pregnancy risks the reputation of
a great knight, he must step forward to help Dauntless find the perfect princess. Sir Harry
travels far and wide to find the beautiful Princess Winnifred, who instantly catches the
attention of Prince Dauntless. Is Princess Winnifred the one for Dauntless? More
importantly, will she pass the Queen’s test? And will the mouse devour the hawk? Come see
the show to find out!
Directed by Jonathan Mazer
Musical Director: Kelly Stewart
Choreography: Brooke Bell
Vocal Director: Andrew DelMonte
Featuring: Seniors Ella Shafer, Joseph Mossbridge and Meghan Voight and all of the 2018
Analy Theater Arts members.
When:
Opening Night: Friday, APRIL 13th @ 7PM
APRIL 14, 19, 20, 21 @ 7pm
APRIL 14, 15 MATINEES @ 2pm
APRIL 22 @2PM
General $10 / Students $5
Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com