PHS presents ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ Jan. 30 through Feb. 2

Front row, L to R: Danielle Zaroukian (Lady Larken), Payton Cole (Wizard), Clare Weiss (Princess Winnefred); back row, L to R: Ben Wakefield (Prince Dauntless), Nate McKenzie (Sir Harry), Caleb Canada (King Sextimus), Zayd Mahmood (Minstrel), Theo Ferguson (Jester), Caitlin Boothby (Queen Aggravain)

Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides side-splitting shenanigans. Composer Mary Rodgers and lyricist/librettists Marshall Barer and Jay Thompson adapted the Hans Christian Andersen tale to create the musical comedy. 

Theo Ferguson, Danielle Zaroukian, Zayd Mahmood rehearsing

Close to 50 student performers, 20 student band/orchestra members, and over 10 stage crew members collaborate to bring the community this uplifting show. Directed by PHS Dance and English teacher Amy Moorhead, the orchestra is conducted by PHS Band and Orchestra teacher, Trevor Meseroll. Local professionals Claire Chaix and Sandra Peter handle the vocal direction.

Showtimes and other details
  • Thursday, January 30 @ 7:00pm
  • Friday, January 31 @ 7:00pm
  • Saturday, February 1 @ 7:00pm
  • Sunday February 2 @ 4:00pm

All performances are at the Alan Harvey Theater, 800 Magnolia Ave. in Piedmont

Tickets now on sale
  • Tickets are $15-$35 and can be purchased online HERE
  • Tickets can also be purchased at the door, with cash or check to PUSD, for an additional $2 per ticket.

Contact the director at amoorhead@piedmont.k12.ca.us with questions. 

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