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