05/31/2026
The King (Jimmy Kalista) with the Minstrel, played by Colleen Perry, helping Lady Larkin (Maggie Davis) with her secret plans!
Once Upon a Mattress at AMP
Love, laughs, and a test of royal proportions—all riding on a single pea.
Amelia Island, FL — Amelia Musical Playhouse presents Once Upon a Mattress, a madcap musical comedy based on The Princess and the Pea. A bold, unconventional princess arrives to win the heart of a prince—if she can survive the outrageous tests of his overbearing mother.
Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, with a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer. The production is directed by Bill Ivins and choreographed by Kristin Bean, with Joan Averett leading the orchestra on piano.
The cast features AMP favorites including Mary Williams as the Queen, Jimmy Kalista as the King, and Sophia Rose Loveday as Princess Winnifred. Also featured are Colleen Perry as the Minstrel, Haley Vonnoh as the Jester, Bob O’Hara as the Wizard, with Maggie and Brad Davis as the lovers Lady Larkin and Sir Harry. Introducing Christopher Doody as Prince Dauntless, along with a supporting ensemble of Knights and Ladies-in-Waiting.
Set in a whimsical medieval court, the production features custom costumes by Tammy Lynch and castle-inspired scenery designed by Gregg Dillingham. Stage management is by Beth Perkins and Ismerie Maurer.
Performances run June 4–7 and 11–14, with evening shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
This production is sponsored by Nancy Firth, for theatre lovers Phil and Joanne Nieman.
Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by calling 904-277-3455 or by email at [email protected]