Poland Players present 'Mattress'

POLAND — The Poland Players will present the timeless musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" this March. The show is a rollicking and raucous journey through medieval time where knights are daring and ladies demure and everyone wants to live happily ever after.

But in this clever adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's of the princess and the pea, happily ever after may not happen until Prince Dauntless can find a wife - one that is acceptable to his mother. The problem is that no one in the kingdom may get married until the prince does.

And since the Queen has already rejected 12 princesses as not being a fit match for her son, finding a bride for the Prince is becoming a great challenge. The situation plays out with a fun score by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson.

Performances will be March 14-16 at 7 p.m. There will be also be matinee show on March 17 at 2 p.m. Performances are at the Dr. Robert Wall Theatre, located in Poland Regional High School at 1457 Maine St. in Poland. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. Reservations can be made by calling 998-5400 ex 457 or via email at drobinson@rsu16.org.