Appearing in the all-school musical at Butler High School production of “Once Upon a Mattress” are, from left, Colleen O'Neil, AnnMarie Lowerre, Christian Rebmann, Emma Herrle and Draven Stuart. The musical, filled with both comedy and romance, will be performed March 11 and 12 in the Butler Senior High School Auditorium.

Butler High School will stage the all-school musical “Once Upon a Mattress” at 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 12 in the Butler Senior High Auditorium, 120 Campus Lane.

Tickets are available for $10 at Mays Music Shoppe, 247 E. Jefferson St., or at the door on the night of the performance for $12.

The director is Dale VanLaningham, the choreographer is Danielle Smith and the vocal director is Alicia Pabrinkis.

Shanna Kelly is the orchestra conductor. Stephanie Marshall is the special staging director.

The technical director is Phil Hankey, and the assistant technical director is Robert Harrison. Will Eberle and John Lindell provide special technical assistance.

Carol Albright, Deb Moran, Audrey Eberle and Sonia Lindell are in charge of costumes.

Jennifer Mariacher is in charge of props, Joey Lowerre is the student stage manager and the running crew is Jessica Hussleton and Rose Le.

If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and The Pea,” you may be in for a big surprise. Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste?

Or that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night?

Carried on a wave of songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some sidesplitting shenanigans.

Chances are you will never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.

CastMinstrel, Elijah Grochalski; Queen Aggravain, Colleen O’Neil; King Sextimus, Christian Rebmann; Prince Dauntless, Michael Booser; Princess Winnifred, AnnMarie Lowerre; Jester, Noah Mills;Sir Harry, Draven Stuart; Lady Larken, Emma Herrle; Wizard, Reed Kruger; Rowena (1st Lady-in-Waiting), Meghan Hyatt; Merrill (2nd Lady-in-Waiting), Karla Kruger; Lucille (3rd Lady-in-Waiting), Bekah Fryman and Studley, Noah Alston.

EnsembleWolfgang Gaiser, (2nd Knight); Steven Beichner, (3rd Knight); Andrew Brown; Zane Gagliardi, (Harold); Jacob Glath; Charlie Lowerre; Corey Rape; Gabe Stupka, (Luce); and Alex VanLaningham.

DancersAmanda Bishop, (Prologue dance); Julia Marchyshyn, (Wench): and Emily Soldner, (Prologue dance /Beatrice).

Chorus 1Anah Alston, Sam Barr, Rebekah Benkart, Jenessa Berbigler, Emma Critchlow, Gina Denny, Kierra Elder,Madeline Fox, Amanda Kennedy, Katie Liebler, Madison McKee, Charity O’Donnell (nightingale), Tara Potter, Jillian Ranko, Rania Rashid (maid/girl), Eryn Rhodaberger, Megan Rockcastle, Laila Tyler, Madison Uram (Princess #12) and Emily Wilhelm.

Chorus 2Sierra Bahorich, Anna Bodamer, Sarah Booser, Camryn Byers, Amanda Chiaravalle, Alina Glath, Kayla Hall, Ellie Herrle, Katie Klinko,Sarah Lindell (Mabelle), Emma McIntosh, Leah Mills, Madison Pomykata, Danielle Potter, Taylor Reinsel, Riley Rodgers, Olivia Schnur and Hannah Titley.

Pit OrchestraFlute, Nicole Laborie and Sarah Nedz; Oboe, Olivia Girdano; Clarinet, Lauren Ban and Allison Kuzora; Bass Clarinet, Ashley Smith; Trumpet I, Tyler Snodgrass; Trumpet II, Nathan Raabe; Trombone, Blake Stock;Horn, Gabby Finan; Violin I, Jon Charlton and Katelen Shuler; Violin II, Michelle Kenyon and Alexes Velez; Cello, Hannah Miller; Bass, Ashley Wolf; Piano. Darius Bopp and Eli Hartung and Percussion, Jake Croup.