Performed a the Dough Smith Performance Center, part of the Georgetown Palce Theater, on Friday May 20rd, 2022
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway. The play was written as a humorous adaptation of the 1835 Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea".
Once Upon a Mattress was first written as a shorter play at the Tamiment adult summer camp resort. The play was later expanded for the Broadway stage. Initial reviews of the play were mixed, but critics and actors alike were surprised by the show's enduring popularity. Once Upon a Mattress is a popular choice for high school drama programs and community theater groups.
Sunday March 27th 2022
Alex Vinante (Prince Dauntless) is 14 years old and is in the 8th grade. He has been at the Palace for five years and this is his first year in senior company. He would like to thank his parents for all of the support.
Ali Matengula (Lady Larken) is so excited to be in this production of Once Upon a Mattress! She is a member of the Palace Performance Company and last summer performed in the Georgetown Palace mainstage production of Mamma Mia! (Ali) over the summer. Ali loves being on the stage and has previously been in Dear Edwina (Edwina), A Chorus Line, and Legally Blonde. She has also performed in several dance shows including The Nutcracker Ballet, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. She hopes you all enjoy the show!
Anabelle Crawford (Princess Winnifred) is so excited to be performing in Once Upon A Mattress! Anabelle is a Junior at Vista Ridge Highschool, and a 7 year member of the Georgetown Palace Theatre Company. You may have seen her in previous roles including Heather Chandler (Heathers) Drowsy (The Drowsy Chaperone), and Chef Louis (The Little Mermaid. In her very rare free time she enjoys playing guitar. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, as well as the cast and crew for bringing the show to life.
Andy Quarnaccio (Sir Harry) is an eighth grader at Cedar alley Middle School. This is his first year as a PPC Senior and his seventh year performing at The Palace. He is grateful for the support of his family and Palace teachers. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Beth Holt (King Sextimus) is 14 years old and attends MS. She is proud to say this is her third year in PPC and her first year in senior company. She's been in 16 shows, many with Palace Education. She enjoyed this show and would like to thank her parents for taking her to rehearsal, her dog for being the audience to her self-runs, her andparents for helping out the palace staff, and her friends for supporting her.
Daniel Sonier (Sir Studley, Pantomime Prince) is in his second year as a Palace Performance Company Member has been acting for four years and some of his favorite es include Lefou in Beauty and the Beast. Nigel in atilda, and Young Don the Singin in the Rain.
Devon Masterson (Jester) is 15 and has been doing theater for eight years. Her latest shows have been These Shining Lives and The Laramie Project. Devon would like to thank her parents for pushing her to do what she loves, her teachers for helping her improve, and her castmates for always being great friends. She wouldn't be where she is today without everyone who has supported her.
Gabby Pennington (2nd Knight, Lady Merrill) danced with Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble for six years before joining the Palace. She began her training with the Palace in the Fall of 2020 She has previously participated in Bugsy Malone. JR and Pirates of Penzance JR.
Gwendolyn Hanna (Princess No. 12, Maid/Emily. Lady Mabelle, Nightingale) is excited to be part of the PPC Seniors.
Her favorite characters she has played are Alice (Alice in Wonderland) and Miss Hannigan (Annie Jr). She is a freshman at ECHS. As always, she thanks her family for the constant rides to the Palace.
Julia Chapman (Lady Lucille, Pantomime Queen) is 13 years old and is in 8th grade. She has been in many shows at the Palace since she was six years old. Recent productions include: Annie Jr. School House Rock Jr, High School Musical 2 Jr. Bugsy Malone Jr, and Pirates of Penzance Jr. This is Julia's first year in senior company. She has really enjoyed being part of this production would like to thank her cast for being amazing!
Kendall Condon (Queen Aggravain) is a sophomore at Round Rock High School. She has been performing for over ten years specially on stage with the Palace Education Center. In April, she can be seen performing as Princess Anastasia at the RRHS Legacy Princess Tea. She would love to thank her parents for being so supportive, her pups for giving all the love and kisses after rehearsals, and her brother for being the biggest cheerleader. Thank you to the Directors for all their help!
Quinn Helmcamp (Lady Beatrice, Pantomime Princess) is excited to be performing in her 15th Palace Education Production. Her favorite roles include Annie (Annie Jr), Sharpay Evans (High School Musical Jr), and Ariel (The Little Mermaid Jr). She's been a part of Georgetown Palace Theatre for 6 years. She would love to thank her parents for all the support, love, and inspiration.
Reagan McCabe (Wizard) is 13 years old and a 7th grader at Gateway College Prep. She's been at the Palace for 7 years and this is her 32nd show. This is her third year in PPC and first year as a senior. She would like to thank her friends for supporting her
Sofia Rayas (Minstrel) is so excited to be in Once Upon A Mattress. It's her first show at Palace but she's already made wonderful friends through the program. She wants to thank her friends and family for being so supportive over the years.