Once on this Island

Feb. 4-20, 2022

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Based Upon the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy

Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Daniele

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

Assistant Director Marlo Rodriguez

Ti Moune, a peasant girl on a Caribbean island, is swept into a world of gods, love, and sacrifice when she falls for Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Guided by the spirits of the island, she must navigate the forces of fate, class, and devotion. A lyrical musical about love, resilience, and the power of storytelling.

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“This production will make you hungry for more at the end of ninety minutes of dramatic stage artistry.”

– Patrick Green – Caribbean National Weekly

“Once On This Island is a glorious evening of storytelling and song, myth and magic infused with joy, passion and a deep belief that love is the saving grace of complex human existence.”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

Brinie Wallace*

Ti Moune

Jade L. Jones

Mama Euralie/Storyteller

Geoffrey Short

Tonton Julian/Storyteller

Chloe Nicole

Little Ti Moune

Jemarcus Riggins

Daniel/Storyteller

Elijah Word*

Papa Ge/Storyteller

Kareema Khouri*

Asaka/Storyteller

Lillie Thomas*

Erzulie/Storyteller

Nate Promkul

Agwe/Storyteller/Daniel u/s

Jerel Brown

Storyteller/Papa Ge u/s

André Russell

Storyteller/Tonton/Julian/Agwe u/s

Reynel Reynaldo

Armand/Storyteller/Papa Ge u/s

Nayomi Braaf

Storyteller/Ti Moune u/s

Nicole Dikun

Storyteller/Erzulie u/s

Daryl Patrice

Storyteller/Mama Euralie u/s

Jasmine Iacullo

Andrea/Storyteller

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Jerel Brown

Choreographer

Eden Marte

Music Director

Marlo Rodriguez

Assistant Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Alex Fine

Technical Director

Cliff Price

Scenic Designer

George Jackson

Lighting Designer

Lenora Nikitin

Costume Designer

Jameelah Bailey

Prop Designer

Stephanie Loverde

Makeup Artist

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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