ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

The Madison Recreation Department and Playwrights Theatre present Once Upon A Mattress. The production (appropriate for ages 12 and above) will have three performances: July 26 and July 27 at 7:30pm and July 28 at 2:00pm. The production will be directed by Danielle Constance* with musical direction by Jane Keitel* (both members of the professional Actors’ Equity Association) and Karen Romero. The cast features youth and adult performers: Rob Bazaral, Kasey Colligan, Raymond Shinn, Brian Lang, Katharine Brundage, Loren Donnelly, Alex Post, Larry Bissett, Aaron Shinn, Melissa Barry, Nile Marks, Noah Kudman, Andrew Shinn, Lauren Emmerich, Najah Johnson*, Suditi Rahematpura, Tianna Butcher.

Single tickets are on sale now $10 for adults and $5 for students/child. For tickets, call the box office at 973-514-1787 X31. There will no charge for Senior Citizens who should call the Senior Center at 973-593-3095 to secure their tickets.

Performances will take place at Madison High School, 170 Ridgedale Avenue in Madison, NJ.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com

If you thought you knew the story of The Princess and The Pea, you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

The music will be played by a live band including professional drummer, Russ DiBona, percussion by Madison High School student, Andrew Benton, and cello by Andrew Shinn with keyboards by professional actress/musician, Jane Keitel and music teacher, Karen Romero.