Once On This Island, Jr.
January 12-14, 2007
Book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based upon the novel "My Love, My Love" by Rosa Guy
Directed by Jason Coats
A Presentation of The Barn Junior Series
Produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
This is the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man 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.
With its touching story and catchy pop and Caribbean flavored score by songwriters of the film "Anastasia" and the Broadway smash "Ragtime", Once On This Island Junior is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul.
| CAST |
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| Connor Baty as Papa Ge and Tonton Julian |
| Marilyn Diemer as Asaka and Mama Euralie |
| Sophia Dwyer as Storyteller |
| Emily Fiola as Storyteller |
| Libby Flood as Agwe |
| Deepa Prasad as Ti Moune |
| Thais Reis-Henrie as Andrea |
| Amy Siemers as Ersulie |
| Ashley Strasser as Storyteller |
| Michael Tomlinson as Daniel |
| John Viso as Daniel's Son |
| PRODUCTION CREW |
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| Director - Jason Coats |
| Choreographer - Chris McCoy |
| Costumer - Donna Blackwell |
| Set Designer - Victor Dougherty |
| Stage Manager and Light Designer - Kristina Banton |
| Lighting Operator - Ashley Stroth |
| Follow Spot Operator - Sean Demaree |
| Runners - Ben Wiebeck, Stephan Berg |
| Puppetry Advisor - Heather Nisbett-Loewenstein |
The Barn Junior Series is made possible by a generous grant from
