This show simply would not have happened without the support, encouragement, hard work, and generosity of the following:
- Brentwood Middle School Administration
- Belmont University and Jerry Stratton
- Performance Studios
- Sabrina Cook and Cherry Blow Dry Bar
- Claudia Cook
- Don Fischer
- Charla Long
- The White Family
- The Renwick Family
- Jennifer McNabb
- Elisabeth Winkler
- Leslie Finkelstein
- Every parent and supporter of these awesome kids
- George Williams and Candice Himelrick
Brentwood Middle Drama would also like to thank Karen Dearing for our production photos. Please visit the table located immediately outside the theater doors for information on how to purchase your own Once Upon a Mattress Keepsake Poster!
Photography provided by Through His Eyes Photography
Karen Dearing Photographer/Owner
Facebook: Through His Eyes Photography
Contact: 615-390-4840 or through website contact information
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
I am so proud of the hard work that has been put into this show. Everyone from the cast, crew, and parent volenteers has put in so much effort to make sure Once Upon a Mattress is a success. Every morning I come to work and cannot believe how lucky I am to be in a place with such talent and generosity. I've been welcomed with such open arms, and I'm so honored to be a small part of the history of BMS Drama.
I've wanted to direct Once Upon a Mattress for a long time now. I've always loved the story. On the surface it's whimsical and fun (after all, the orginal production starred Carol Burnett). However, it's also got some pretty great themes; "different" isn't always a bad thing. In fact, sometimes it's necessary. Accepting others for who they are is necessary for our "kingdom" to move forward. Heroes can be found in the least likely people.
For my 8th graders, thank you for letting me be a very small part of your lives. You guys move forward and flourish!
I sincerely hope you all enjoy this production of Once Upon a Mattress as much as I have enjoyed directing it.
-Meredith Daniel
