Current Production
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Performances April 27–May 6, 2012
Bayside Performing Arts Center, San Mateo
Written by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller, Music by Mary Rodgers
Direction By Leslie Stupple
Musical Direction by Greg Anderson
Technical Direction by Margaret Toomey
Choreography by Becky Rubenstein
IMPORTANT DATES:
Mandatory Parent Meeting Feb 11 or 12
Feb 18, 19 no rehearsals
Head Shots March 17
March 24-25 Publicity Meeting
Hall of Fame Ceremony April 21, 5:30pm
Performance Dates: April 27-May 6, 2012
No conflicts or absences beginning Wednesday, April 11. There will be rehearsals every night during the week of April 22.
Synopsis
Queen Aggravain has ruled that no one in the kingdom may be wed until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. Yet, she has managed to sabotage every princess that has come along. Sir Harry and Lady Larken are in love and want to get married as soon as possible, so he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends). The queen is horrified and begins to scheme, but Winnifred, with help from Sir Harry, the King, and the Jester, isn't going to be quite so easy thwart. Wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, carry this entertaining spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance.
Rehearsals
Generally held Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays - depending on role. Cast members are rarely called for all of those days in one week. "All Cast" rehearsals - including everyone in the entire cast - are typically held on the weekend. Up to 2 absences are allowed; more than that, role may be decreased.
Questions: Please contact Producers Sue Dooley and Liz Horner here or Stage Manager Laura Schultze here.
Cast size is limited to 60 performers under the age of 18. No limit to adult performers.
Registration fee: $450 for one child. $425 for siblings. $150 for adults (18+).
Scholarship Policy - Pied Piper Players values giving children the opportunity to have a theatrical experience regardless of ability to pay. We offer scholarships to families based on need. Please consider donating to our scholarship fund, as we find we have more applicants than funds available. The scholarship application is part of the registration process.
New Refund Policy - A non-refundable $25 application fee will be charged to all registrants who are offered a spot in the cast. It is applicable to the registration fee. After you have accepted your cast spot, you are not guaranteed a refund if you drop from the cast. Refunds will be considered only to new families and returning families in good standing, and only if the spot can be filled.