"Once Upon a Mattress" premiers July 8
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The following is a press release from the Ross Ragland Theater.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Ross Ragland Theater presents “Once Upon a Mattress”, a musical comedy in their summer community play series. This Broadway adaptation will have six showings with the premier on Friday, July 8th, 2022, at 7:30 PM
Once Upon a Mattress is an adaptation of the fairytale story, The Princess and The Pea, written by Hans Christian in 1983.
Placed in the 15th century medieval times lives Queen Aggravain (Played by Rebekah Beger), who has ruled that none may marry before her son Prince Dauntless the Drab (Played by David Robertson). However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along. From the swamps comes Princess Winnifred (played by Caresse Robertson) to the queen’s demise, and with the help of King Sextimus the Silent (played by Mat Landsiedel), she isn't going to be quite so easy to for the queen to get rid of.
Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. It opened off-Broadway in May 1959, and then moved to Broadway.
Once Upon a Mattress was first written as a shorter play at the Tamiment adult summer camp resort. The play was later expanded for the Broadway stage. Initial reviews of the play were mixed, but critics and actors alike were surprised by the show’s enduring popularity.
The Ross Ragland will be doing special showings during the final dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 7 at 6:00 PM where guests can watch the show free and are encouraged to donate. All proceeds from this night will go to Safe Families for Children of Klamath County.
Showtimes:
Friday, July 8 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 9 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 10 at 2:00 PM
Friday, July 15 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 16at 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 17 at 2:00 PM
Tickets:
Adults $20
Seniors/Military $18
Students $15
Children 12 & under $10
Visit the theater’s website at www.ragland.org to learn more and purchase tickets. The box office is open 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday or two hours before show time the day of any show.