Traf’s Senior Players performed “Once Upon a Mattress…”,
the story of the Princess and the Pea…. with a twist! This musical,
written by Mary Rodgers and Marshall Barer, was presented on April 24
and 25, 2008. Directed by Millie Tresierra, the students sang, dance
and acted their way into the hearts of the audience. The cast took
their final bow to a standing ovation. Everyone went home filled with
happiness knowing that Prince Dauntless had found his true love in a
Princess known as "F-R-E-D, Fred!!!"
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Cash of Characters
Prince Dauntless — A handsome, young prince who desperately
wants to get married, but is prevented by his mother's strict tests
that she gives to all potential candidates.
Princess Winnifred the Woebegone — An outspoken, strong,
and optimistic princess from the swamp lands. She also wants to get
married, but must go through the queen's unfair test as well.
Queen Aggravain — The loud, talkative woman who really
rules the country. She is trying to keep her son, Prince Dauntless,
from getting married.
Jester — An energetic and peppy man who is the King's
right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. The Jester also
plots with the Minstrel to spoil the Queen's plans.
King Sextimus the Silent — A kind, expressive, and playful
man who is silent due to a curse placed upon him by a witch before the
birth of Dauntless. He likes to chase girls through the corridors of
the castle.
Lady Larken — A beautiful woman who desperately wants to
marry Sir Harry because she is pregnant with his baby. She tries to
flee the Kingdom after having an argument with Sir Harry, but is
convinced by Winnifred to reunite with Sir Harry.
Minstrel — The handsome narrator of the story. He becomes
smitten with Lady Larken and tries to persuade her to flee to Normandy
with him. He and the Jester also join forces to stop the Queen's plans.
Sir Harry — The macho, romantic knight who decides to leave
the kingdom to search for a princess. Harry cannot marry Lady Larken
until Prince Dauntless has found a suitable bride.
Wizard — The egotistical, ex-performer who directly serves the Queen.
Kitchen Wench — A woman chased around the castle by King Sextimus.
Lady Lucille — A lady-in-waiting.
Lady Mabelle — A beautiful woman with a french accent.
Lady Merril — A lady-in-waiting.
Lady Rowena — A lady-in-waiting.
Nightingale of Smarkand — A royal pet that sings a lullaby to put Winnifred to sleep.
Princess No. 12 — A ditsy princess.
Sir Studley — A member of the court who dances.
Assorted Ladies-in-waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians
