Monterey High School in collaboration with MPC Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress at the Outdoor Forest Theater
Monterey High School in collaboration with MPC Theatre presents Once Upon a Mattress
April 30 - May 10, 2026
Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances: 7:00 PM
Sunday matinee performances: 4:30 PM
Sunday matinee performances: 4:30 PM
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Tickets are also available at the door.
Tickets are also available at the door.
Performance Dates & Times
| THU | APR 30 | 7:00P | |
| FRI | MAY 1 | 7:00P | |
| SAT | MAY 2 | 7:00P | |
| SUN | MAY 3 | 4:30P | Matinee |
| THU | MAY 7 | 7:00P | |
| FRI | MAY 8 | 7:30P | |
| SAT | MAY 9 | 7:30P | |
| SUN | MAY 10 | 4:30P | Matinee |
Venue Information
To make your theater going experience more pleasant, we encourage you to arrive early and to please bear in mind the following:
- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances at the Outdoor Forest Theater begin at 7:00 PM, and Sunday matinee performances at 4:30 PM with seating beginning sixty minutes prior to show times. Parking is limited, and there is no reserve seating, so dress warmly and arrive early!
- You are allowed to bring food and drink (including alcohol) into the venue to be enjoyed from your seats; Concessions will also be on sale.
- Service animals are welcome at the venue.
- For patron convenience, a passenger drop-off area is in the main parking lot. Guests, picnic supplies, blankets and cushions can be dropped off prior to parking your car.
- Parking is recommended on Mountain View, and on Junipero Street (a 10-minute walk down Mountain View).
- There are no refunds once tickets are purchased. Tickets may be exchanged for alternate performances (subject to availability) by contacting the Box Office, at least 24 hours prior to the original performance date.
Directions
From Highway 1:
Take the Ocean Avenue exit and continue past the first stop sign for two blocks.
Take the Ocean Avenue exit and continue past the first stop sign for two blocks.
Turn left onto Santa Rita Street and continue one block to the bottom of the hill.
The entrance gate is to the left, at the intersection of Santa Rita & Mountain View
From Downtown Carmel:
Proceed up Ocean Ave. to the intersection of Ocean, Junipero St., and Mountain View Ave.
Proceed up Ocean Ave. to the intersection of Ocean, Junipero St., and Mountain View Ave.
Veer right onto Mountain View and continue for 3 blocks.
You will see the Forest Theater gate to the left, at the intersection of Santa Rita & Mountain View
