Princess and the Pea

A fairy tale adapted by Paul A. Lavrakas, from the story by Hans Christian Anderson. This is a theatrical version of the familiar and beloved tale, told with gentle humor. Princess Astrid finds she has been lured from her home by Gustav the Troll as a prospective bride for the bookish Prince Eric. Although this feisty princess has no interest in either marriage or princes, she spiritly takes a series of tests to prove that she is “a real princess.” Despite the plotting of the oily courtier, Osric, Astrid and Eric are drawn to each other out of a respect for the other’s stubborn individualism. However, before there may be a proper happy ending. Astrid must pass a final test.