overview
Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, Once on this Island adapts the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, and is especially timely because of its setting — Haiti. The story is centered around Ti Moune (Amy Stuart) in her pursuit of her love, Daniel (Alex Bodine). Ti Moune and Daniel are brought together by a storm made by Agwe (Jonah Pielow), the god of water. Soon though, social differences between the two characters separate the couple. With help from Asaka (Julie Scott), goddess of the earth and goddess of love, Erzulie (Casey Switzer), Ti Moune can reunite with Daniel and overcome the deadly power of Papa Ge (Josh Sheldon), god of death. Once on This Island is an intimate show with a dance/movement-driven style, a small band and colorful sets and costumes.
Extras!
- Click here to watch our production on YouTube!
- Click here to see more photos from the production (Google Drive link)!