Van Wert High School Theatre presents:

Once Upon a Mattress

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Date
Apr 10 - 12, 2025
Venue
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Doors Open
6:00 PM
Ticket Prices
$8-10
On Sale
On Sale Now

Event Details

Van Wert High School Theatre presents

Van Wert High School Theatre Department Presents: Once Upon A Mattress

Sponsored by Rager's Sausage Sandwiches & Van Wert Bedrooms

Many moons ago in a far-off place, 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. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Musical Theatre Director: Rachael Dettrow

Cameras / Recording

No photography or recording is allowed, unless expressly conveyed by the artist at the time of the show. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras) must be in silence mode before entering the seating area.

Food & Drinks Permitted

We invite you to enjoy coffee and light snacks.

Concessions: Our partners Convoy Road Coffee Roasters and Rhonda's Sweet Treats provide coffee, water and cookies for sale. Stop by the Concession Stand to purchase yours before, during intermission, or after the show. You can select from variety of flavors, including some that are exclusive to The Niswonger! For recommended pre-show dining options, please visit the Dining page.

Children at the Niswonger

Children two and under are granted admission without a ticket so long as they are held by an adult ticket-holder. If they need their own seat, they will need a ticket. The VWAPAF reserves the right to preclude the attendance of children under the age of 5 years determined by the nature of the performance. Guardians will be asked to remove their child/children if they cause disruptions for other ticket-holders during a performance.