Once Upon A Mattress Playbill

The Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts Gilmour Academy presents

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Book by

Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller Music by

Mary Rodgers

Lyrics by

Marshall Barer

Directors' Note and Special Thanks As is the case in many musical comedies, this one appears to end on a happy note. The tyrant who never listens to anyone is silenced and the meek and oppressed are elevated. However, I question if this is the joyous ending for which we may have been hoping when entering the theater. One might ponder if Dauntless is going to continue being assertive or will he simply become the slavish follower of the new Queen Winnifred? What will happen to the womanizing King now that he has regained his voice and the Queen has lost hers? I shudder to think. Yet, I put forth there is a happy ending of sorts to this musical. However, it is not necessarily shown through the major players. When looking at the Jester and the Minstrel, one can see two individuals who zealously stand up for their beliefs despite real risks to themselves. One can look to Ukraine to see this concept played out on a much more serious world stage. Even on a more local level, I have witnessed students who have not allowed COVID to stop them. They have continued to pursue their dreams and compete and perform with zeal when it might have been far easier to just take a back seat to life's challenges. My wish is for everyone to dig deep within themselves to continue to do what is right despite the risk.

- Ms. Gay Janis

Directed by

Gay Janis

Music Director

Alan Higbee Production Designer

Costume Designer

Lucas Clark

Michaline Bent

Technical Director

Sound Designer

Alec Lawlor

Jayla Plesant '22

Backdrop Designer

Backdrop Artist

Greg Hill

Susan Crabtree

Once Upon A Mattress is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com

The cast and crew would like to thank: AVI GA Maintenance Staff Kenmark Scenic Backdrops Mr. Neal Busch Mrs. Julie DiPuccio Mrs. Lorraine Dodero Ms. Carmel Fantelli Ms. Katie Gallagher Mrs. Kathleen Kenny Ms. Amanda Lietman

Ms. Cara Lowrey Mr. Mark Most Mrs. Marisa Martin Moses Mr. David Pfundstein Mrs. Nina Prusock Ms. Rhonda Rickelman Ms. Darci Sanders Ms. Donna Skufca Mrs. Susan Southard Dr. Tym Tagliaferro

The Company

This production is dedicated to Cassandra Williams '15.

Cassandra was one of those rare individuals that one is truly blessed to encounter once or twice in a lifetime.

She was incredibly intelligent, hard working, loyal and generous of spirit. Cassandra knew when it was time to work and when it was okay to just have some fun.

Anyone in the Gilmour family who knew her was incredibly impressed with her resilient spirit.

She is truly missed.

The cast and crew dedicates this run of "Once Upon A Mattress" to Cassandra's memory.

Cassandra Williams '15 October 6, 1997 - March 26, 2022

DAUNTLESS Cast List

WINNIFRED Cast List

(In order of appearance)

(In order of appearance)

Friday , 7 p.m.

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Saturday , 7 p.m.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

Narrator

Savannah So '23

Narrator

Savannah So '23

Wizard

Sami Stutler '24

Wizard

Amiya Conwell '24

Lady Larken

Faith Smolik '22

Lady Larken

Grace Gainar '22

Queen Aggravain

Clara Morgan '22

Queen Aggravain

Eve Pahoresky '22

Prince Dauntless

Edward Turk '24

Prince Dauntless

Edward Turk '24

The King

Andrew Mayer '22

The King

Andrew Mayer '22

The Jester

Trinity Turk '22

The Jester

Arianna DiMenna '22

Sir Harry

Chuck Sustar '25

Sir Harry

Chuck Sustar '25

Princess Winnifred

Gia Hilal '24

Princess Winnifred

Gia Hilal '24

Ensemble

Amiya Conwell '24 Arianna DiMenna '22 Caitlin Ford '23 Grace Gainar '22 Teddy Gainar '27 Ruby Johnson '25 Matthew Lewis '27 Anthony Marino '24 Eve Pahoresky '22 Maggie Whalen '25

Ensemble

Caitlin Ford '23 Teddy Gainar '27 Ruby Johnson '25 Matthew Lewis '27 Anthony Marino '24 Clara Morgan '22 Faith Smolik '22 Sami Stutler '24 Trinity Turk '22 Maggie Whalen '25

Crew Livestream and Audio Engineer Mr. David Kilkenney Deck Stage Manager

Delaney Kilkenney '27

Spot Light Operator

Vincent D'Angelo '25

Spot Light Operator

Desiree Smith '22

Light Board Operator

Jonas Tessman '24

Rail Crew

Jordan Shininger '25

Rail Crew

Alexander Lowery '25

Musical Numbers ACT I "Many Moons Ago" "An Opening for a Princess" "In A Little While" Reprise: "In A Little While" "Shy" "The Minstrel, The Jester and I" "Sensitivity" "Swamps of Home" "Normandy" "Spanish Panic" "Song of Love"

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-There will be one 15-minute intermission-

ACT II "Quiet" "Happily Ever After" "Man to Man Talk" "Very Soft Shoes" "Yesterday I Loved You" "Lullaby" FINALE

The Drama Club would like to wish our Speech and Debate friends the best of luck as they compete at the national level!

Grace Gainar '22 Clara Morgan '22 Julia Morgan '24 Faith Smolik '22 Luke Peterson '25 Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Drama Club Members!

Upcoming Events Wednesday, May 18 Lower School Band and Choir Concert Thursday, May 19 Upper School Celebration of the Arts Film Fest Thursday, May 26 Middle School Celebration of the Arts