The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club recently performed ‘Once Upon a Mattress.’ (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55) (Photo courtesy Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55)
MATTAPOISETT — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Michael Devoll are pleased to share the success of the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s performances of “Once Upon a Mattress.”
Four performances took place from March 30 through April 2.
“Once Upon a Mattress” is a spin on the classic tale “The Princess and the Pea.” When Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince. But, none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen, until Winnifred the Woebegone.
“Our ORRHS Drama Club regularly puts on wonderful performances, and ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ was no exception,” said Principal Devoll. “Our cast, crew and staff members always put significant time and effort into their shows, and we congratulate them on another great success.”
Meet the cast and crew:
- Emily Wyman as Princess Winnifred
- Tommy Berry as Prince Dauntless
- Calder Eaton as Sir Harry
- Chloe Bean as Lady Larkin
- Kathleen Dunn as Queen Aggravain
- Madeline Dugas as King Sextimus
- Jay Carillo as Minstrel
- Molly Dupre as Nightingale
- Jed Dupre as Wizard
- Sakurako Huynh-Aoyama as Jester and dance captain
The show’s ensemble included: Amanda Tomasso, Charlotte Cook, Aveil Ward, Eloise Casi, Quinn Perry, Olivia Kinney, Lucia Valado, Lizzie Higgins, Kira Sarkarati, Tails Carreiro, Christian Peduli, Eden Dupre, Jackson Veugen, Corinne Robert, Connie Friedman, Traeh Carrington, Jimmy Harrington, and Sienna Roveda. Clara Bonney was a dancer and dance captain.
“We’re so proud of our student performers and congratulate them on a great show,” said Superintendent Nelson. “I’d also like to congratulate and thank our directors and music personnel for their work on the show.”
Added Assistant Principal Vanessa Harvey, “We would like to thank all of the family members, friends and members of the community who attended the show. It’s always great to see the outstanding support for our student performers.”
“Once Upon a Mattress” was directed by Maxx Domingos, with Sarah Whinnem as assistant director. Live music for the show was conducted and accompanied by Mike Barnicle, and sound design was by John Farrell.
To learn more about the Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club, click here.
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