Once on this Island (2014)
Produced by
Obsidian Theatre Company and The Musical Stage Company
Book: Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Music: Stephen Flaherty
Director: Nigel Shawn Williams
Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
Venue
Daniels Spectrum – Ada Slaight Hall
Run
January 21st, 2014 – February 9th, 2014
Synopsis
Set deep in the heart of the French Antilles, Once On This Island is a love story for all ages. When the dark skinned Ti Moune falls in love with Daniel, a lighter-skinned upper-class man, the gods send her on a journey which tests the power of love against the fear of death. With a joyful Caribbean infused score, dazzling choreography, and stunning theatrical staging, this Olivier award-winning musical will whisk you away on a journey you will not soon forget. (actingupstage.com)
Cast
| Charles Azulay | Armand |
| Nichola Lawrence | Asaka |
| Jewelle Blackman | Ti Moune |
| Tom Pickett | Tonton |
| Arlene Duncan | Mama Euralie |
| Sabryn Rock | Andrea |
| Daren A. Herbert | Papa Ge |
| Chris Sams | Daniel |
| Alana Hibbert | Erzulie |
| Jivaro Smith | Agwe |
| Kaya Joubert Johnson | Young Girl |
Creative Team
| Lynn Ahrens | Book |
| Lynn Ahrens | Lyrics |
| Stephen Flaherty | Music |
| Nigel Shawn Williams | Director |
| Rosa Guy | Author |
| Lily Ling | Music Director |
| Marc Kimelman | Choreographer |
| Michael Gianfrancesco | Set Designer |
| Bonnie Beecher | Lighting Designer |
| Alex Amini | Costume Designer |
| Michael Laird | Sound Designer |
| Brandon Kleiman | Associate Set Designer |
| Stephan Dickson | Assistant Choreographer |
| Rachel Forbes | Apprentice Set Designer |
Music
| Lily Ling | Conductor |
| Lily Ling | Keyboard |
| Colleen Allen | Reeds |
| Justin Gray | Bass |
| Kristofer Maddigan | Mallet Percussion |
| Ed Squires | Hand Percussion |
Production
| Robert Harding | Stage Manager |
| Alice Barnett | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Adrien Whan | Production Manager |
| Alex Vass | Head of Properties |
| William Fallon | Production Sound Engineer |
| Allison Edwards-Crewe | Child Chaperone |
| Esther Brown | Running Crew |
| Tye Hunt Fitzgerald | Running Crew |
| Erika Morey | Running Crew |
| Davida Tkach | Running Crew |
| Stephen Davis | Box Office Representative |
| Lucie Ryan Donnelly | Box Office Representative |
| Jenny Weisz | Box Office Representative |
| Mark Crawford | Front of House Manager |
