St. Mary's Drama Guild Presents the Enchanting Musical Comedy: Once Upon a Mattress

Woodside, NY — April 10, 2025 — St. Mary's Drama Guild is delighted to announce its upcoming production of the beloved musical comedy, Once Upon a Mattress. Performances will be held on May 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th, 2025, at St. Mary's Auditorium, located at 70-20 47th Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377.

Once Upon a Mattress offers a whimsical retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." In a medieval kingdom, Queen Aggravain has declared that no one may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride who can pass the Queen's impossible tests. Princesses from far and wide have tried and failed—until the bold and unconventional Princess Winnifred arrives. With toe-tapping tunes and laugh-out-loud moments, this delightful musical promises a night of laughter, charm, and classic musical theater fun for the whole family.

Performance Dates:

• Saturday, May 10, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
  

• Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.
  

• Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
  

• Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 3:30 p.m.
  
  

Venue:
St. Mary's Auditorium
70-20 47th Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377

Ticket Prices:

• $25 – Reserved Seating
  

• $22 – General Admission
  

• $15 – Children 12 and under (General Admission only)
  

Tickets will be available through www.stmarysdramaguild.org/tickets and at the door on performance days, while supplies last.

Starring:

Princess Winnifred..........Ilana Sasson
Prince Dauntless..........Landon Browne
Queen Aggravian..........Rena Hershberger
Minstrel..........Ajalynn Minor
Jester..........Linda Chen
Sir Harry..........Andrew Villa
Lady Larkin.........Grace Black
Lady Larkin Alternate & Lady Merrill.........Miranda Reynolds
King Sextimus the Silent.........Robert Gold
Wizard.........Alex Hershberger
Lady Harriet & Nightingale.........Andrea Bernardo
Lady Rowena.........Micaela Diamandiev
Sir Harrison the Devotee.........Julian Douglas
Sir Harold the Lightfooted.........Ashley Gleason
Lady Lucielle & Mabelle.........Shannon McDavid
Sir Studley.........Jared Raso

Production:

Director & Choreographer.........Claire Spinetti
Music Director.........Kerryclare Gleason
Assistant Director & Stage Manager.........Alessandra Alejandro
Producer.........St. Mary's Drama Guild

Media Contact:
St. Mary's Drama Guild
Email: stmarysdramaguild@gmail.com
Website: www.stmarysdramaguild.org

Come join us for a magical journey full of music, mischief, and medieval madness in Once Upon a Mattress—a show for dreamers, romantics, and fairy tale fans of all ages!