Once Upon A Mattress - A family-friendly musical based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea”
Book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer, Dean Fuller
Music by Mary Rodgers Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Produced by The Aerospace Players (TAP)
Directed/Choreographed/Set Designed By: Michael Anthony-Nozzi
Musical Director: Bob Minnichelli
Asst Director/Script Supervisor: Carl Miller
Producers: Steve Norris, Lisa Golden
Friday July 22 8 p.m.
Saturday July 23 8 p.m.
Sunday July 24 2 p.m.
Friday July 29 8 p.m.
Saturday July 30 2 p.m.
Saturday July 30 8 p.m.
“Once Upon a Mattress” is a hilarious, family-friendly musical comedy adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that has tried to win the Prince’s heart. Sir Harry and Lady Larken are determined to marry, so Sir Harry goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends). The Queen is horrified and immediately begins to scheme against her. But Winnifred, with some help from Sir Harry, the King, and the Jester, isn't going to be quite so easy to get rid of as she is determined to marry the Prince whatever test the Queen devises for her. Will she succeed and get to live happily ever after? The answer lies below a bed of 20 mattresses.
Missed your chance to attend the Royal Wedding this year? Still dreaming of marrying Royalty? Then this is the show for you!
Location: James Armstrong Theatre
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, Calif. 90503
Box Office: (310) 781-7171
Adults: $22*
Seniors: $20*
Students: $18* (Over 12, student ID required)
Kids: $14* (12 and under)
Group Rates: $16* (10 people or more)
* $2.50 per ticket city service charge on tickets purchased through the box office.
TAP Ticket Information: Flora Morin (310) 336-7222
For Additional Information, visit our website:
www.aeaclubs.org/theater
Cast
Princess Winnifred-Kristin Towers-Rowles
Prince Dauntless-Joe Essner
Queen Aggravain-Jennifer Pawlikowski
King Sextimus-Ken McFarlane
Lady Larken-Erin Callaway
Sir Harry-Brian Grundy
Jester-Drew Fitzsimmons
Minstrel-Stephen Cathers
Wizard-Kevin Wheaton
Sir Luce-Jason Stout
Sir Chippendale-Anthony Nozzi
Nightingale of Samarkand-Nancy Arnold
Emily the Char Woman-Lisa Golden
Magic Mirror-Bud Krause
Lady Rowena-Lisa Stout
Lady Merrill-Flora Morin
1st Knight-Tim Wade
2nd Knight-Jacob Helfgott
3rd Knight-Michael Heidner
4th Knight-Mark Bruce Casares
Lady McPhee-Conna Condon
The Duchess from "Wonderland" -Shari Barrett
Ladies in Waiting, Knights, Servants, Musicians, Children
Jose Acain, Susan Button, Katie Goodman, Kathleen Hart, Mary Kay, Laura Hecht, Brittany Hooper, Carol LeDoux, Amparo Lomas, Courtney McManus, Ida Miller-Krause, Katie Neagle, Cynthia Reyes, Rachel Willenbring, Tony McQuilkin, Bob Minnichelli, Joey Minnichelli, Ryan Raleigh
Special “MEET THE PRINCESS AND ROYAL COURT” family-friendly events will be held at the following locations where you can meet cast members, listen to “The Princess and the Pea” story being read, ask the Royal court any questions you may have about the story or Royal way of life, and have your photo taken with members of the Royal Court.
Everyone is encouraged to attend these events in your best Royal costume, bring a camera, and be prepared to learn a song from the show to sing with the cast.
“Meet the Princess and Royal Court” events are free and open to the public at the following locations:
Saturday, July 9
from 12:30-1:00pm
at the Palms-Rancho Park Library
located at 2920 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
Tuesday, July 12
from 7:00-7:30pm
at the Katy Geissert Civic Center Library
located at 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503.
Wednesday, July 13
from 6:30-7:00pm
at the Peninsula Library
located at 701 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.
Saturday, July 16
from 10am-Noon
inside the Del Amo Fashion Center (in front of JoAnn Fabrics)
3525 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503
Come one, come all and meet Royalty when they visit your neighborhood, and then come see “Once Upon a Mattress” at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance from July 22-30
