Behind the Curtain with Sam Borthwick

Welcome to another installment in our "Behind the Curtain" series. In this four-and-a-half-minute interview, Samantha Borthwick, who plays Lady Mabelle in South Bay Musical Theatre’s production of "Once Upon A Mattress," discusses her return to SBMT after a nine-year hiatus, her approach to playing an ensemble role while also understudying the lead, what she loves about the show, how rehearsals are going, how she got involved with musical theatre, and why this is a production that should not be missed. “Once Upon A Mattress” runs Sept 26 to Oct 17, 2026 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Tickets are available at SouthBayMT.com/shows/ticket-sales/ouam/ or by calling the box office at 408-266-4734.