Mar 27, 2015 1 min read

The Waynesburg University Players will present “Once Upon a Mattress” April 8-11 in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. each night.

Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.

Directed and produced by Edward Powers, director of the theater program and professor of theater at Waynesburg University, this is the first time the Waynesburg University Players will present this show.

“Once Upon a Mattress,” inspired by the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” follows Princess Winnifred, an ungainly, brash girl competing for the hand of Prince Dauntless. Although fond of each other, the princess must pass a series of proper princess tests given by Dauntless’ overbearing mother, Queen Aggravain, who does not want her son to marry.

“Every musical has its own excitement as we get closer and closer to opening night,” said Powers. “This show is exciting in the fact that this is the first time on our stage for a large number of these actors.”

Reservations are strongly suggested.

Seats may be reserved by calling 724-852-3226 or visiting www.waynesburg.ticketleap.com/musical2015.