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Once Upon A Mattress

November 22 - December 29, 2024

Family friendly - Fairytale - Funny

Prince Dauntless’s outspoken Queen mother and silent King father decree that no one in the kingdom may marry until their son finds someone sensitive enough to be a true princess. Will goofy, awkward Winnifred the Woebegone from the swamp finally be the one to pass the seemingly-impossible test?

In this laugh-out-loud musical version of The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress redefines what it takes to be a princess. Perfect for the whole family, this hilarious tale zany enough to launch the Broadway career of Carol Burnett celebrates the uniqueness in all of us.

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Once Upon A Mattress

November 22 - December 29, 2024

Performance Schedule

November 22 - December 29, 2024

Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm

Wednesday matinee at 1:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm

Child's Price Tickets

Tickets for children 4 - 12 are 50% off the original ticket price. They can be purchased online, or by calling the Box Office. If you purchase children's tickets online, they must be picked up at Will Call. 

Everyone attending must have a ticket. No children in laps, seat sharing, or infants in carriers or arms will be permitted.

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Cast

Aléna Watters

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Princess Winnifred

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EJ Dohring

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Prince Dauntless

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Joanie Brosseau-Rubald

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Queen Aggravain

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Colin Alexander

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King Sextimus

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Mathenee Treco

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Sir Harry

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Elizabeth Harlen

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Lady Larkin

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David Otto

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Jester

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Megan Van De Hey

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Wizard

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Brian Watson

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Minstrel

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Nolan Baker

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Ensemble

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Randy Chalmers

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Ensemble

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Brooke Curry

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Off-Stage Swing

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Imani Gholson

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Ensemble,

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Zoë Grolnick

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Ensemble,

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Bob Hoppe

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Ensemble

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Kelly Maur

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Ensemble, Princess 12

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Rachel Miller

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Prologue Princess, Ensemble

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Justin Milner

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Sir Studley, Ensemble

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Michael Ochoa

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Sir Luce, Ensemble

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Leiney Rigg

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Lady Lucille, Ensemble

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Adriane Leigh Robinson

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Lady Merrill, Ensemble

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Alejandro Roldan

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Ensemble

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Creative Team

Kenny Moten: Director

Jordan Ortman: Musical Director

Christopher Page-Sanders: Choreographer

Brian Mallgrave: Scenic Design

Madison Booth: Costume Design

Kate Bashore: Lighting Design

Max Silverman: Sound Design

Christine Moore, Melissa J. Michelson, Jessica Steffen-Schepers: Stage Management 

Artistic Director: Lynne Collins 

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