Above: Reminding about GonkStage’s big annual production this weekend and NSMA’s linked fundraiser. (images cropped from GonkStage video and flyers)
Last night, Algonquin students hit their big stage to entertain with the comedic retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. For those that haven’t seen it yet, there are still two more chances to attend the musical.
Performances will continue through Saturday, 22nd at 7:00 pm in the ARHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased online in advance here.
The “whimsical and witty” show is geared for all ages. The NSBORO music program newsletter describes:
Filled with playful humor, clever wordplay, and lively songs, [the play] transforms the familiar story into a lighthearted, laugh-out-loud adventure full of charm and heart. With its colorful characters, engaging music, and high energy, Once Upon a Mattress is a family-friendly show that delights audiences of all ages.
The district’s musical newsletter, The Beat, gave more behind the scenes details:
Once Upon A Mattress is directed by Science teacher Brian Kelly. The musical direction is led by Fine and Performing Arts teacher Eric Vincent, with vocal direction by Olivia Goliger, also from the Fine and Performing Arts department. The production is choreographed by local dance instructor, Denise Day. This exciting production features a tech and stage crew entirely comprised of students, with nearly 70 ARHS students contributing both on stage and behind the scenes.
As I previously noted, I highly enjoyed ARHS’s production back in my day. So, I’m excited to see it return to Gonk’s stage.
To draw in students, cast members have been using GonkStage’s Instagram to post fun promos like the one below:
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GonkStage also posted the long lists of names below for the cast, plus, names for the crew and orchestra and spotlights on seniors in the cast. You can find all of those posts here:
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- Princess Winifred: Ava Guckian
- Prince Dauntless: Aj Phaneuf
- Queen Aggravain: Arabella Perry -George
- Lady Larken: Emily Ruiz
- Sir Harry: Ben Dane
- King Sextimus: Connor Phaneuf
- The Jester: Colton Piontkowski
- The Minstrel: Ernie Titus
- Princess No. 12: Sydney Pitcavage
- Sir Harold: Felix Benoit
- Lady Beatrice: Ashwika Dandu
- Lady Mabelle: Sofia Benacchio
- Lady H: Julia Dalosio
- Sir Studley: Lucas Lucchese
- Sir Luce: Adam Munro
- The Wizard: Ty Moran
- Lady Merrill: Ally Sutton
- Lady Rowena: Sydney Roy
- Lady Lucille: Nadia Sustache
- Knights:
- Declan Girard
- Brooke Anderson
- Miyah Hull
- Ensemble:
- Julietta Bazterra
- Alana Cohen
- Violet Piontkowski
- Stephanie Davis
- Will Furgal
- Lauren Kenney
- Adelaide Mansell
- Zephyr Martin
- Mila Nguyen
- Isabella Palen
- Justin Shih
- Kiera Terry
- Ava Varnes
- Samiksha Vivek
- Katherine Wood
NSMA (The Northborough Southborough Music Association) is again using the fall musical as a fundraising opportunity by selling Candygrams to:
Cheer on the cast, crew, and pit orchestra
Sweet treats (with a message) will be delivered to students after the show for $5 each. You can choose which night to have it delivered. (Or multiple nights.)
To sign up, click here.
