Once on This Island

Once on This Island

This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” sings and dances the story of Ti Moune, the black peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a mulatto from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.

Cast:

  • Ti Moune – Jalisa Watson
  • Daniel – John David Ganther
  • Erzuli, Goddess Of Love – Jessica Crisci
  • Asaka, Mother Of The Earth – Kate Kaufman Burns
  • Agwe, God Of Water – Tom Warner
  • Papa Ge, Demon Of Death – Sev Moro
  • Mama Euralie – Liana D. Martino
  • Tonton Julian – Patrick Doyle
  • Little Ti Moune – Gabrielle Straight
  • Andrea – Alana Sangiacomo
  • Armand – Bradley Lamoureux

Storytellers:

  • Kathleen Dunham
  • Shanna MacLasco
  • Christine Verderese
  • Tiffany Westendorf
  • David Bacheldor
  • Noah Busman
  • Bill Depew
  • Drew Van Genderen

Production Team

  • Director – Laura W. Andruski
  • Co-Producer – Jodi Gilman
  • Co-Producer – Donna Baxter
  • Musical Director – Pat Douglass
  • Choreographer – Melissa Lacijan
  • Set Designer – Mary Kozlowski
  • Lighting Designer – Ken Zarnoch
  • Stage Manager – Kara DiCaterino
  • Co-Sound Designer – Joel Lord
  • Co-Sound Designer – Justin Opotzner
  • Costume Coordinator – Pat Casey
  • Makeup – Marcia Lenehan

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March 9-11 & 15-18, 2007