David Ainsworth (Sir Harry)

Dave is very happy to be working with such a wonderful group of talented people. You may remember him in SRT’s production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, in which he played the lecherous Mr. Gatch. More recently, Dave has been working at the San Diego Civic Light Opera, where he appeared as Avram in Fiddler on the Roof, and as the coffee boy in their production of H2$. In addition, he has performed at the very successful San Diego Bravo event; as a performer at the KPBS theatre awards show (the Patte Awards); and opposite David Rivas in Lend Me A Tenor, fumbling around as Max. A native of Southern California, Dave received his theatre training at the University of San Diego and Oxford, England. He has written two plays, one full-length play in verse, Sulla, and a one-act play called The Home Office. Many props go to all his friends for their unyielding support, and especially to his wife, Marlene. Bisous.

Susan E. V. Boland  (King Sextimus the Silent)

Once Upon a Mattress is the Scripps Ranch debut for this versatile singer/actor. From a scene-stealing little boy in Gianni Schicchi to an eccentric French Duchess in Time Remembered, Sue has successfully taken on a wide variety of notable on-stage characters. A San Diego regular, Sue has often given audiences new insights into characters such as Aunt Eller in Oklahoma, Mae Peterson in Bye, Bye, Birdie, and Widow Corney in Oliver. Finding a voice for this outspoken monarch has been a joy. This fall Sue will put a more traditional, though just as eccentric, voice to Lady Psyche in Princess Ida, with Lyric Opera San Diego. A CPA by day, Sue remains indebted to family and friends who know just when to say, “enough”!

Brett Daniels (Wizard)

Brett is excited to be making his debut at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Most recently he was seen in Sweet Charity (Moonlight); Working (Patio Playhouse); Porn Yesterday (2003 Fritz Blitz at the Lyceum) and Reading Lips (6th@Penn). He has performed in various productions in San Diego and Chicago. His favorite roles to date include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors and Che in Evita. When not on stage, Brett is a realtor. “It’s a good life!”

Darci Daniels-Murphy (Minstrel) 

This is Darci’s debut performance with SRT. Previous roles include the Wicked Stepmother in Cinderella, (Coronado Playhouse); Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady (BSPAC); and Polly Peachum in Three Penny Opera (The Desert Opera Guild). Darci’s diverse talents also extend to writing the underscore for a 20-minute animation, and commercials for Honda, Toyota, the Padres and Mitsubishi. She is a concert performer at Pala Casino, House of Blues, and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Darci states, “I feel very fortunate to be able to share this experience with my daughter – Princess #12.”

Debbie David  (Winnifred)

Debbie David is thrilled to be returning to the San Diego theater scene after a three-year hiatus in Boston. By day, she was the Assistant Director of the Theater Division at the Boston Conservatory. By night, Debbie appeared on stage in shows such as Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, World Goes ‘Round, and Steel Magnolias. However, her favorite performance took place on the field at Fenway Park, singing the National Anthem. San Diego audiences may remember Debbie’s Aubrey Award-winning performances as Sonia in They’re Playing Our Song (Coronado Playhouse), and Kathy in Vanities (PowPac). She also has appeared in shows at North Coast Rep, Starlight Theater, the Avo, and the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. Debbie would like to extend huge ‘thank yous’ to A.C. for years of love and patience, to RJ for her support and for giving her the opportunity to work with such amazing people (especially her favorite “Queen”), and to Alisa and Carmen. You girls make a great team!

Karen E. Donahue (Emily)

A dedicated, dynamic, high school choir teacher is Karen Donahue's inspiration for why she still sings today. As a lyric soprano, Karen has performed as understudy to the main lead and as an ensemble member in two of San Diego Comic Opera's productions, Rose Marie and The Red Mill. She also has appeared in Diversionary's production of Hair in 1996. She has been invited to sing The National Anthem at numerous Padres home games, and you may also have heard her at the Acura Tennis Classics in La Costa. She currently is a cantor for the San Diego Catholic Diocese, and is requested often to sing at weddings and other special occasions. Karen wishes to extend to her children and life partner much love and heartfelt thanks for their love and support of all her life-long dreams and endeavors.

Megan Dueck (Lady Mary Kay)

In November of 2002, Megan had her community theater debut as the role of Babe in the Foundry Players' production of the musical, Working. Megan went on to perform in two more shows with this Washington, D.C.-based company. She played the part of Celia in The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It, and Ruby in the one-act, Stage Directions. Megan recently relocated from D.C. to San Diego and hopes to keep up her community theatre momentum while pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular Pathology at UCSD.

Cornell Ellison  (Lady Noxema)

Cornell’s San Diego theatre dream has finally come true: to work with Raylene and SRT, and she is grateful. Cornell has been involved in every aspect of theatre from hunting down or making unusual props, to hammering screws, to teaching two left feet to dance and look good performing. Her favorite roles are The Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland, Sister Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Tilliebelle (one of the ugly stepsisters) in Cinderella, and most recently, Grace Clemings in Working. Cornell wants to thank her two horses and her dog for understanding this need to be on stage and not with them 24/7; and to her husband, Mike, who is her inspiration, her rock, her best buddy, and biggest fan.

Eric Gonzales  (Sir Calvin Klein)

Eric is thrilled to once again perform on the SRT stage, appearing last in the award-winning production of How to Succeed…. Past productions include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (La Jolla Stage); Working and Celebration (Patio Playhouse); Jekyll and Hyde (Starlight); A Night in Venice and Pirates of Penzance (San Diego Comic Opera); Joseph…Dreamcoat, Man of La Mancha, Working and several musical reviews at San Diego City College. Thanks to family and friends for your patience and support of my theatrical ventures.  :- )  2  MLP

Jamie Haire (Cook/ASM)

Jamie is originally from Texas, where she majored in Theatre Arts and participated in the production of numerous plays, both collegiate and community. Since arriving in San Diego she has performed in Rumors here at Scripps Ranch Theatre, and Isn't It Romantic and Crimes of the Heart at PowPac. Many thanks go out to Jamie's friends and family for their support and for putting up with her doubts, craziness, occasionally inappropriate sense of humor, and her countless cats.

renée levine (Kitchen Wench)

renée has been active in the San Diego theatre scene for many years, and served several years on the board of directors at ACT. She is pleased to be working with Raylene again here at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Her recent credits include Born Yesterday, It’s Only a Play, Lend Me a Tenor, How to Succeed…, Sabrina Fair, Isn’t I Romantic, and Pack of Lies.

Karina Montgomery (Lady L’Oréal)

This is Karina’s third foray onto SRT’s stage and the first as a brunette. Previously, she loved being in Don’t Dress for Dinner and How to Succeed…. Most recently, she was pantomiming at Grossmont College in If The Shrew Fits, Wear It. Before San Diego, Karina’s favorite roles were in her hometown of Austin, TX as Fanny Wynde in Dracula: A Musical Nightmare, and as Brooke in Noises Off! She’s a member of the Online Film Critics Society, and hopes someday to be paid for her movie reviews.

Anthony Moreno (Sir Sergio Armani)

Anthony is an avid dancer who currently attends Steele Canyon High School, and is a recent Grossmont Union High School District ‘Performing Arts Student of the Year.’ Recently he appeared in Starlight Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof where he was a Russian Dancer and a Bottle Dancer. Other credits include Percival Browne in The Boy Friend; The King in Big River; Schlomo Metzenbaum in Fame!; Manuel Estrada in Lady Be Good; Oklahoma; Gershwin For You; Dames at Sea; and No No Nanette. Anthony would like to thank his Mom for always being there for him, Chrissy Burns for the all encouragement and all the opportunities she has given him, and Joani Baker-Gerner for all the knowledge she has bestowed upon him and for giving him his start.

Bonnie Nicholls (Lady Maybelline)

Bonnie has previously been seen on the SRT stage in How to Succeed…, for which she shared an Aubrey Award (Best Ensemble). Other credits include Hot Box dancer in Guys and Dolls (City College); Farmer’s Wife in The Music Man (Christian Community Theatre) and Hard-Working chorus in Working (San Diego Rep). Bonnie is a senior Web content editor for SAIC, and she enjoys attending theatre productions around San Diego as well as gardening, hiking and cycling.

Jason Ranard (Sir Stetson)

This is not only Jason’s debut with Scripps Ranch Theatre, but his acting debut as well. Jason comes to us from the homegrown state of Kansas. There he attended KU while pursuing a degree in economics. Jason originally grew up in the corn-husker state of Nebraska, having been born in Grand Island, NE, but he now likes to think of sunny San Diego as his new home. Jason thanks SRT for the amazing opportunity to be a part of this wonderful production. Jason would also like to thank Steve for all his support and encouragement.

Frank F. Remiatte  (Queen Aggravain)

Frank is thrilled to be returning to Scripps Ranch Theater. His most recent appearance here at SRT was in the role of Mortimer Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace. Other SRT roles include J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed… and the “over the top” Bellhop in Lend Me a Tenor. Frank was honored with the Scripps Ranch Theater Awards as well as the Aubrey Awards for his performances as Finch (Male Lead) and the Bellhop (Best Supporting). Other credits include The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz (Starlight), Cornelius Hackle in Hello Dolly (Aubrey award) and Bill Calhoun in Kiss me Kate (both at Lamplighters), Vernon Gersch in They’re Playing Our Song (Aubrey award; Coronado Playhouse). He offers his thanks to Raylene for being a great director! Best wishes to a great cast and crew for all their hard work and dedication. Finally, love and thanks to his one-and-only, as always!!

Dave Rivas  (Jester)

This is Dave’s third time on stage at SRT. You may recall seeing his Aubrey Award-winning performance as four different characters in How to Succeed… (also directed by Raylene Wall), or more recently as the intoxicated, murder-assisting plastic surgeon Dr. Einstein in Arsenic and Old Lace. Dave also has performed in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (PowPac), Lend Me a Tenor (Coronado Playhouse), Flaming Idiots (Lamplighters), and most recently in She Loves Me (Lamplighters). Dave also does voice-overs for TV and radio commercials, video games, online comic books, multimedia and cartoons. When Dave isn’t enjoying his acting career, he’s working hard at the San Diego Fire Department as a 911 dispatcher. Dave wishes to dedicate his performance in …Mattress to all the victims of the Cedar Fire. "I hope to help bring smiles, laughter and entertainment for those who've had such a devastating time this year."

Erick Sundquist  (Sir Hugo Boss)

Erick is making his debut performance with Scripps Ranch Theatre. Recent credits include: The Music Man and Peter Pan at Christian Community Theatre; Footloose at Music Theatre West; Disney Entertainment Productions Worldwide: Talent 2001-2004, Sea World San Diego Entertainment 2001-2002, Lambs Players Theatre, San Diego Junior Theatre, and regional theme parks and nightclubs. When not working his “real” job, Erick is also a freelance designer in San Diego.

Alisa Williams  (Lady Larken)

This is Alisa’s debut performance with Scripps Ranch Theatre. She has performed for Summerstock, Santee Community Theatre, in Lamplighters’ Quilters, and in Starlight’s Fiddler on the Roof. Other credits include Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Babe in Good News and Amanda in The Glass Menagerie. When not performing or choreographing, Alisa teaches second grade. She is excited to be acting with her husband, Cameron! Thanks to Cameron, family, and friends for their support!

Cameron Williams  (Prince Dauntless)

Cameron was last seen at Scripps Ranch Theatre as Mr. Bratt in How to Succeed…. He received an Aubrey nomination for the role. Most recently seen in Fiddler on the Roof (Starlight,) favorite roles include Bud Frump in How to Succeed…, and Little Harp in Robber Bridegroom. Cameron spends his days performing for his fifth grade gifted students in Santee, where he was named Teacher of the Year last spring. He is thrilled to be on stage with his wife Alisa. They recently celebrated their fifth anniversary.

Kimberly Wyatt   (Princess #12, Young Wench)

This is Kimberly’s debut at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Previous roles include Mr. Sumata’s father in Teahouse of the August Moon (Rancho Bernardo High School); a chambermaid in My Fair Lady, and co-hosting a community fundraiser on the Jammin’ Z90 stage. A runner up in the Miss Teen Rancho Bernardo Scholarship pageant, Kimberly is also an advocate for animal rights. “It was a great experience working with the cast and director. Thanks for all the great memories

Elaine Brammell (Costume Designer)

Although Elaine's favorite theatrical job is acting, she is often pressed into service as costumer due to her enthusiasm, diligence, and talent for the job. She admits to having a lot of fun putting together costumes for this wonderful cast. Elaine has appeared in several productions around San Diego County, including Philadelphia Story at Sweettooth Theatre, and Dear Ruth at Lamplighters, for which she received an Aubrey Award nomination.

Rick Carlson (Set Designer & Construction Manager)

Rick has worked on the sets for every SRT production in the past four years. He has designed some and helped out with others. He enjoys building sets, but his true reward comes when the actors bring a set to life. He has had the pleasure of working with many talented actors and directors. Rick has been a Police Officer for 35 years. His talents include painting and he has a book that will be published this summer. In 2002 he received Aubrey Awards for Set Design for Lend Me A Tenor and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Kym J. Cree  (Producer)

Once Upon a Mattress is the first show Kym has produced for Scripps Ranch Theatre. She has worked behind the scenes, generally as Stage Manager, for Scripps Ranch Theatre on such shows as Never Get Smart With an Angel, Fences and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Kym’s experience includes acting, directing and producing musical productions for Pacific Beach United Methodist Church. She is excited to be working in a new realm at SRT and appreciates the trust given her to accomplish this task.

Ric Shaffer (Musical Director)

Prior to moving to San Diego in 1989, Ric Shaffer was active in the New York City theater community for many years, working regularly as a professional actor, singer, dancer, director, choreographer, vocal coach, acting coach, audition trainer, musical director, arranger and accompanist. Ric holds multiple degrees in the performing arts, including a Master of Creative Arts from Purdue University, where he both taught and served as musical-director-in-residence from 1977 through 1981. During his time in Southern California, Ric has worked steadily as arranger and accompanist for various choral groups including the San Diego Men’s Chorus, and most recently served as musical director for New Creation UCC in Mission Hills. Scripps Ranch Theatre’s upcoming production of “Side By Side By Sondheim” will feature Mr. Shaffer as both director and musical director.

Alisa Williams Choreographer

Abby Lacey (Assistant Director, Stage Manager)

Abby is glad to be joining the SRT team again for this production. Previously, she has worked with us as an assistant director for Rumors and assistant director/stage manager for Wrong Turn at Lungfish. She has enjoyed participating in many other productions locally including PowPac's Sabrina Fair and Onstage's Laramie Project. Her next project will be her directing debut, Onstage's season-opening production of I Hate Hamlet this summer. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the cast for their caring and support in pursuing her love of theater and supporting her during her husband’s deployment. Most of all she thanks her husband who sends his love from half-way around the world.

Raylene J. Wall   (Director, Set Design & Construction)

Once Upon a Mattress…is Raylene’s sixth show with Scripps Ranch Theatre doing what she loves, directing a musical! Some of her previous directing and set design credits at SRT include the Aubrey-winning musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, as well as other SRT hits: Fatal Attraction; Never Get Smart With an Angel; Pinocchio Commedia!; The Cemetery Club; and Play On! She also designed award-winning sets for SRT’s Fences and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other directing credits around town include A Late Snow and Truth and Beauty at Diversionary Theatre; Thurber’s Carnival with the ‘Bit Players Theatre Group; and 5 seasons of Follies! with SDMCC. With more than 29 years experience on stage as well as behind the scenes, she has written and produced her own work; designed, built, and painted sets; designed and run lights; designed costumes; stage-managed; and worked in a variety of ways supporting San Diego Junior Theatre, MCC Follies, Sushi Theatre, the San Diego and San Francisco Pride Festivals, Diversionary Theatre, the AIDS Walk, and the San Diego Comic Opera.