Thursday, February 19, 6pm
Directed by Bill Ivins, Once Upon a Mattress is a fun and frolicking retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs—by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic. Chances are you’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
REHEARSALS: Begin March 6
PERFORMANCES: June 4–7 & June 11–14, 2026 (8 performances)
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
• Prepare 16–18 bars (about one minute) of a song of your choice
• A piano accompanist will be provided, or you may bring a digital audio track
• Be prepared to dance for the choreographer
• There will be a few roles for teenagers
PRINCIPAL ROLES
• Princess Winnifred the Woebegone (female, alto): Feisty, outspoken princess from the swamp lands
• Lady Larken (female, soprano): Lady-in-Waiting, madly in love with Sir Harry
• Queen Aggravain (female, alto): Loud, talkative, scheming mother of Prince Dauntless
• Prince Dauntless (male, baritone): Nice, not too smart, young prince who desperately wants to marry
• King Sextimus the Silent (male, mute): Kind, expressive, playful, comedic character
• Jester (any gender): Energetic and peppy; the King’s “right-hand” performer
• Sir Harry (male, tenor): The Queen’s Champion-in-Arms—the Lancelot of knights; in love with Lady Larken
• Minstrel (any gender): Narrator of the story; teams up with the Jester to thwart the Queen’s plans
• Wizard (male, baritone): Egotistical former performer who directly serves the Queen
ENSEMBLE
We are also casting a large ensemble. These are character roles, not just chorus parts.
Ladies-in-Waiting: Lady Rowena, Lady Merrill, Lady Lucille, Lady Helena, Lady Sarah
Knights: Sir Luce, Sir Russell, Sir Michael, Sir Humphrey
Also: Kitchen Wench, Emily (chambermaid), Soldiers, Servants, Musicians
For questions or additional details, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you are unable to attend auditions on February 19, please contact Bill Ivins at bill@ivinsink.com.
