Franklin, Rocky Grove schools perform musical

Princess Winnifred (played by Madolyn Williams), attempts to get to sleep atop 20 mattresses during dress rehearsal.

Franklin and Rocky Grove high schools are staging the musical *Once Upon a Mattress* at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Franklin High School auditorium, following the first performance on Thursday. The show, opened by Alexis McVay as the Minstrel, features a visible pit orchestra conducted by Dr. Christina Cohlhepp. Tickets can be bought online at a discounted rate of $10 for adults and $6 for students, while in-person tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students.

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