Canton High Drama to Present "Once Upon A Mattress"

 presents a musical every fall. This year is no exception. This year's presentation is the classic . It is the musical version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of The Princess and The Pea.  

The story is that the princesses in the surrounding kingdoms have been summoned to the castle as it is time for the prince to wed. The search is on for a suitable princess. However, the prince's mother the queen thinks that no girl is good enough for her son so she creates impossible tests that the princesses are unable to pass. You might think you know how the story goes but there are some comedic twists and turns in this version.

Canton High School's very talented  have been rehearsing since the beginning of school in September, learning lines, songs and dances. Musical accompaniment in the pit band is also being provided by Canton High's own . Technical crew for light and sound, as well as stage managers and backstage crew, are all Canton High students.

The musical is a great showcase of all the found right here in Canton. Today Canton, tomorrow Broadway? The possibilities are endless!

Based on a fairy tale, but with enough humor and entertainment for adults, this show is sure to please  audiences of all ages. Performances are Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Morse Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door at $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for students and senior citizens.

The show is directed by Stephanie Shapiro, with musical direction by John Russell and technical direction by Dean Miller.

If you like theater, it is a perfect opportunity to see a great show at a good price. The auditorium at Canton High is a great venue too, with state of the art sound and lighting. There is not a bad seat in the house.  

And since I am always about full disclosure, you will see my oldest daughter portraying one of the ladies-in-waiting! I hope to see you there.

Canton has a proud tradition of keeping the performing arts alive in the . It would not be possible without great teachers and community support. Please come out and support these students who have been working so hard!

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About the Author: Christine Smith is a Realtor, Buyer's Agent, Attorney, social media fan, parent and Canton resident. She writes about real estate and events in the Canton area on her blog – Canton MA Events and Real Estate.