Once Upon a Mattress

Once Upon a Mattress - February 27 - March 01, 2026

Ridgewood Comm High School

Who's Who

Connor Nguyen*

as Wizard

Connor is currently a junior at RHS, and this is third production with Ridgewood’s Drama Club, following ‘Failure: A Love Story’ and ‘Pippin’ in 2025. He is happy to be part of this musical as an actor and to have the opportunity to work with everyone on the set. He would like to thank everyone for supporting him in the process and hopes that everyone enjoys the show that the cast and crew have worked so hard to put together!
Daniela Wita*

as Lady Larkin

Daniela has been a member of RHS Drama Club since making her RHS stage debut as a fairy in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Since then, she has made several appearances on stage including her role as Fastrada in last year’s musical Pippin. As a senior, Daniela will take her final bow on the RHS stage.
Vivian Rusak*

as Queen Aggravain

This is Vivians sixth and last show! She is thrilled to play the queen. She was inducted as a thespian at the end of her freshman year in 2023. She is sad to leave show business behind after she graduates but she is excited to see what the future holds. She hopes everyone enjoys the show. Shout out to her parents <3
Rylee Ortiz*

as Prince Dauntless

As a senior, Rylee leads the RHS Drama Club and Thespian Troupe 6662 as its board president. Rylee made his debut four years ago performing in the spring musical Urinetown. Since then, Rylee has appeared several times on the stage and has supported productions as a stage manager.
Porter Wendel

as King Sextimus the Silent

Porter is making his RHS stage debut as King Sextimus the Silent and couldn't be more excited. Porter supported RHS Drama in the fall working on the sound effects for the fall play Failure: A Love Story. He hopes you enjoy the show and listen to every word he has to say!