Exclusive Interview: Noah Hanahan and Valencia Morgan of Birmingham Village Players' 'Once Upon a Mattress'

There's no better way to kick off a new year than with a musical, and so many local theaters are gearing up for an exciting second half of their current season! Birmingham Village Players is ready to hit the ground running in 2026 with another classic musical, Once Upon A Mattress. This 1959 musical is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Princess and the Pea, though with a healthy dose of humor and a twist. With the show opening soon, we recently spoke with two of the cast members, Valenica Morgan and Noah Hanahan, about their time on this production! In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, Valenica Morgan and Noah Hanahan talk about what led them to Birmingham Village Players' Once Upon A Mattress and what it's like to bring their character Princess Winnifred and Prince Dauntless, respectively. What about Princess Winnifred makes her a good role model? What aspects of Once Upon A Mattress were the most challenging? What songs are Morgan and Hanahan's favorite to perform? There is so much to appreciate about this show, making it one of the best ways to begin a new year! Find the video of this podcast on YouTube For more entertainment coverage, visit BSB Insider Follow us on social media @bsb.insider or check out our Linktree!