ABOUT THE EVENT
Firebird Theatre presents: Once on this Island JR
A musical theater performance by teens Ages: 12 – 18
Directed by Michelle Horoho
Two performances: Thursday, August 8th @ 7:00 pm
and Friday, August 9th @ 7:00 pm
Location: Arcola Intermediate School Auditorium
Adapted from the celebrated Broadway musical, this rousing Calypso-flavored tale follows one small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice. With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once on This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.
Through almost non-stop song and dance, this full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.
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