Once Upon a Mattress - Performance Track

About the Play: Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Hone skills in technical theatre through mentorship with our professional Technical Director, Stage Manager, and Designers. Apprentices will enjoy personal instruction and hands-on projects in set building, lighting, sound, and props (costuming not included) using state-of-the-art equipment. Each student will fill a technical crew position for the mainstage production.

The first 2 weeks of each camp session will take place Monday – Friday from 12pm – 6pm. For the final week of each camp session, tech students will join the acting students’ schedule from 9am – 4pm each day. Performances will take place outside regular hours during the final week of each camp on Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon. A more detailed schedule will be provided the week prior to the start of each camp.

Registration Opens:

J Perks Pass : January 12, 2026 Past Families: January 14, 2026 New Families: January 26, 2026