A princess from a swamp is one of the lead characters in the Washington Community Theater musical. This week and next the Washington Community Center will host the musical Once Upon a Mattress. Brett Pierson who plays Sir Harry says the show is a twist on a classic fairy tale, “The plot is basically the Princess and the Pea except kind of turned on its head. It’s supposed to be the ‘real’ story. It follows Prince Dauntless the Drab and his attempt to get a new wife, and then what ends up happening is a non-traditional princess come to the kingdom. And she is put through the queen’s trial, which is again the Princess and the Pea so its the pea under 20 mattresses and then passes the test essentially, mostly with some extra workings by the rest of the cast.” Local actors will perform this funny family musical. It will be on the stage at 7:30 p.m. on June 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th, as well as 2:30 p.m. on June 23rd and 30th. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Washington Community Center website for $18 for adults and $12 for students.