Once on This Island

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An enchanted tapestry from a distant shore.

Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming helms a Caribbean-infused tribute to the resilience of the human heart—and to love’s extraordinary power to tear down walls and transform our lives. Set on a tropical island ruled by temperamental gods, this Tony Award-winning musical follows orphaned peasant girl Ti Moune, who falls for Daniel, the son of a wealthy family. Ti Moune is determined to be with her beloved at any cost, but can her courage overcome the age-old prejudices separating their different worlds?


Audience Advisory:
Contains racial prejudice, some violence and discussion of sex. Includes flashing lights, thunder sounds and some fog.
Age Recommendations: 10+

book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrensmusic by Stephen Flahertybased on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guydirected and choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming

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January 29–February 23, 2020
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In the Pamela Brown Auditorium
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Run Time:
85 minutes | There will be no intermission.
Age Recommendation:
10+
Content Warning: Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and blood. This is a non-exhaustive list, as it can be challenging to recognize how elements will affect individuals. Please email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org if you need more information.

Once on This Island

Once on This Island
An enchanted tapestry from a distant shore.

Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming helms a Caribbean-infused tribute to the resilience of the human heart—and to love’s extraordinary power to tear down walls and transform our lives. Set on a tropical island ruled by temperamental gods, this Tony Award-winning musical follows orphaned peasant girl Ti Moune, who falls for Daniel, the son of a wealthy family. Ti Moune is determined to be with her beloved at any cost, but can her courage overcome the age-old prejudices separating their different worlds?


Audience Advisory:
Contains racial prejudice, some violence and discussion of sex. Includes flashing lights, thunder sounds and some fog.
Age Recommendations: 10+

book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrensmusic by Stephen Flahertybased on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guydirected and choreographed by Robert Barry Fleming

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Once on This Island
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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Closed Caption Performances
Sunday, June 15 and Friday, June 20
Student & Educator Nights
Every Wednesday. Discounted tickets for students and educators are available for $15 plus fees.
ASL Interpretation
Available by request - email boxoffice@actorstheatre.org
Run Time
85 minutes | There will be no intermission.
Age Recommendation
10+
Grade Recommendation
Content Warning
Production contains stage weapons, staged physical violence, intimate partner violence, suicide, and depictions of blood.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, or if you want to learn more about this issue, check out these RESOURCES. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

If you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm or suicide, check out these RESOURCES. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273- 8255.\

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