Thank You
A BIG thank you to Andrea and Angie Martin, Wayne Deuyour and David Gardiner for their work on the stage and set designs.  

A bit of history about this year's musical:

Music: Mary Rodgers
Lyrics: Marshall Barer
Book: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller & Marshall Barer

Based on the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress was originally written by Mary Rodgers (daughter of Richard Rodgers) and Marshall Barer as part of an adult summer camp. The original one-act version was so well-received that they decided to expand it into a full-length musical.

The story centers around Prince Dauntless the Drab whose mother, Queen Agravain, seeking to keep the boy to herself, has declared that he will wed only a true princess of royal blood. When Princess Winnifred arrives dripping wet (having swam the moat!) and declares herself a contender for the Prince's hand, the Queen devises a clever test to determine whether this self-proclaimed princess is worthy of her son.

Once Upon a Mattress opened at the Phoenix Theater on May 11, 1959 with Carol Burnett playing the part of Princess Winnifred, Joseph Bova as Prince Dauntless, and Jane White as Queen Agravain.

• IT'S OVER
  The musical has come and gone for this year. However, the memories linger on.  Here are some of the images that have been graciously donated to the website.  If you have some you would like to contribute, get them to the school or email them.  These pages will be kept active as an archived file.

• New Direction (ticket information)
  Chateaugay Central School will be presenting the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" under the guidance of first time directors, Tillie Breault and Katie Calnon.  They are both veterans of the musical presentations and take over the reigns from Dale Breault and Frank Davio.  This year's musical is based upon the Princess and the Pea, but if you think you know the real story you may be in for a big surprise.

• Rehearsal photos click to enlarge
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Presale Tickets:  
  Adults $5.00, Students & Sr. Citizens $3.00.  Tickets are available at:  CCS Main Office, Alix's True Value, Jean's Quick Stop, Credit Card orders taken at Chateaugay Wine and Liquor by stopping in or calling 497-6055.  Call 497-6611 for more information.
  (All ticket prices will be $1.00 more if purchased at the door)

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