Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition

Ages 13-18

This camp is currently at capacity.

NOTICE: We are aware that some families have experienced technical difficulties when attempting to enroll in 2027 youth productions. We sincerely apologize for any distress this has caused and are working to remedy the situation ASAP. If you have not already done so, please reach out if you’ve experienced issues enrolling for camps. We greatly appreciate your patience as our team seeks out equitable solutions in the coming days.

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Now the Prince is a young man and princesses from far and wide attempt to win his hand in marriage. None can pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, shows up. Will 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 and proves that a genuine princess is exceedingly rare!

auditions

Auditions will take place on the first afternoon of rehearsal, Sunday, April 4th from 3-6pm.

All registered students participate in auditions, which help the production team play to everyone’s strengths in the distribution of roles and other show material. More details about auditions are included in the Welcome Letter sent about two months prior to the start of rehearsals.

Rehearsal Schedule

April 4-24 at Lancaster Alliance Church (210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster)
April 25-29 at Smoketown Elementary School (500 Mt Sidney Rd, Lancaster)
3-9pm on Sundays
6-9pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Wednesday, April 28

Performances

Performances take place at Smoketown Elementary School (500 Mt Sidney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602).

Friday, April 30 | 7pm
Saturday, May 1 | 11am & 3pm
Sunday, May 2 | 3pm

Approximate run-time is an hour and 15 minutes. No intermission.

Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will and all donations help support Servant Stage's Youth Theatre program!

Info on Tuition/Financial Aid

See our Tiered Pricing Options. A non-refundable $25 fee is required for initial registration.

Within a week of your enrollment, you will receive instructions to make full tuition payment and complete your registration through the new Servant Stage portal. Payment will be due by December 15. No refunds will be issued within one month of the start of camp (March 4). Youth Theatre Production costs include: T-shirt, all materials and handouts, and rehearsals with the Servant Stage staff.

If you need to apply for financial assistance, you can do so here.

Additional Information

Students will need to bring their own snacks, dinners, and water bottles. All students who register are expected to be able to attend all rehearsals and performances.