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A Caribbean Carnival of Delight!
Once On This Island, Jr.Book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Music by Stephen Flaherty.
Based on the story My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy. Directed by Timothy D. Turner Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Produced by Golden Music Academy of Casselberry, Florida auditions in February, information below! Many Roles Available for those in High School & Middle School Performances June 2 @ 7:30 p.m., June 3 @ 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., June 4 @ 2:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. All Performances at the Golden Music Academy Theatre (click for map) This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” sings and dances the story of Ti Moune, the black peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a mulatto 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. There is a violent storm raging around the small Caribbean island. A frightened child is being comforted by the storytellers. The island is inhabited by light skinned people who are the rich landowners and the darks skinned people who are the poor peasants who have to scrape for a living. TiMoune is an orphan girl chosen by the gods for a special fate and saved for a special destiny by Asaka, mother of the Earth. Now a grown-up, Ti Moune sees the handsome Daniel Beauxhomme passing by in his fine car. In the storm the car crashes and Ti Mounerushes to his rescue. By cheating the Demon of Death, Papa Ge, Ti Moune saves Daniel's life but at a terrible price - her soul. In the past, in the 19th century, Armand, a Frenchman, has a son, the original Beauxhomme. It is he who rises up and expels his father and his compatriots from the island - but he and his future descendants are cursed by Armand. Ti Moune wants to marry Daniel but Euralie, who raised her, points out the impossibility of this as they are from different social class. Nevertheless, the pair become lovers. As Daniel recovers, he realizes his responsibilities; his bride-to-be is the rich Andrea Devereaux and the announcement of their engagement is made at a grand ball. Papa Ge arrives to claim Ti Moune. It is only by killing Daniel herself that can save her from her part in the Devil's bargain. Of course, she is unable to do the only thing that can save her. After the wedding of Daniel and Andrea, the newly married couple come to the front of the hotel and throw coins to the peasants. Daniel gives a coin to Ti Moune but she is dying. Her life and untimely death leave a positive ending to the story - the power of love conquers the fear of death. “Once On This Island” is a director/choreographer’s dream, an intimate show presented in a dance/movement-driven style reminiscent of story theatre, with minimal – though colorful – sets and costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. Its catchy, contemporary, and Caribbean-flavored score by the Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (“Ragtime” and the animated film “Anastasia”) includes tender ballads and rousing celebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers. Opened 10/18/1990 Ran for 469 performances. “A rattling good time! A carnival of swirling rhythm. Delightful." - New York Post "Explodes with music and motion! The best musical of the season!" - Associated Press "Rousing, musical theatre! Everyone is likely to emerge from the theatre ready to dance down the street" - The New York Times" CastDirector BiographyTimothy D. Turner has been performing professionally for 27 years in professional & commercial productions, on stage and screen, with celebrities such as Rita Marino & Marvin Hamlisch and groups like Canadian Brass & the King’s Singers. He has directed and produced theatre, cabarets, stage shows, concerts and film for more than 20 years throughout the continental United States and Europe. Although this is his 1stproduction with The Golden Music Academy, this show marks his 53rd production in the area since his relocation to Central Florida in 2001. He holds a BM in Performance from Millikin University and works as a director, performer, performance coach, clinician, producer, composer, community organizer and writer. Currently, he resides in Longwood, Florida just north of Orlando, but he travels extensively as a working professional.
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Audition InformationPlease prepare an upbeat musical selection—please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Cold readings possible.Please come dressed and prepared to learn a dance routine for your audition.
February 19 & 20, 2006 4 – 6:30 p.m. The Golden Music Academy of Casselberry, FL (click for map) Golden Music Academy Audition Information (407) 260-5552 February 26, 2006 2 – 4:30 p.m. The Golden Music Academy of Casselberry, FL (click for map) Golden Music Academy Audition Information (407) 260-5552 Character Breakdown: LITTLE GIRL/ LITTLE TI MOUNE Very young girl, some group singing STORYTELLERS 1-4 True leads of show, excellent singers and actors, male or female Males: all voice types -- A flat - E Females: all voice types -- A flat - E MAMA EURALIE Symbolic mother of all, good actress and singer, loving, practical, earthy, couples with Tonton Alto: G - B TONTON JULIAN Good actor and singer, strong and supportive, couples with Mama Baritone/Tenor: B flat - E TI MOUNE/ PEASANT GIRL Excellent singer (pop style), good dancer, good actress Soprano: A - E flat DANIEL BEAUXHOMME Good voice (pop style), moves well Tenor: C - E DANIEL'S SON Small walk-on at end of show Non-singing GATEKEEPER Big, impressive voice, moves well, in one scene and ensemble for bulk of show Baritone: E - B DANIEL'S FATHER Some singing, acting, not sympathetic character Baritone: C - High A flat ANDREA Good singer and actress, refined, educated, a bit of an elitist, Daniel's fiancee Mezzo-Soprano: A - D PAPA GE Good voice, the "bad guy" of the show Tenor: D - A flat ASAKA Excellent singer, moves well, "Goddess of the Earth" Soprano/Belt: A - E AGWE Excellent singer, "God of Water" Tenor: B - High G sharp ERZULIE Good singer (pop style), "Goddess of Love" Soprano: A - D GOSSIPERS 1-7 Good voices, one-line features Males: all voice types -- A flat - E Females: all voice types -- A flat - E CHOIR OF STORYTELLERS Play many roles including peasants, villagers, guests, grands hommes Males: all voice types -- A flat - E Females: all voice types -- A flat - E Musical Numbers· We Dance Storytellers
· One Small Girl Mama, Tonton, Storytellers · Waiting For Life" Ti Moune, Storytellers · And The Gods Heard Her Prayer Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Andrea, Storytellers · Rain Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Storytellers · Discovering Daniel Ti Moune, Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge · Pray Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Mama, Tonton, Ti Moune · Forever Yours Ti Moune, Daniel, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Storytellers · Ti Moune Ti Moune, Mama, Tonton · Mama Will Provide Asaka, Storytellers · The Human Heart Erzulie, Agwe, Storytellers · Pray (reprise) Storytellers, Ti Moune, Daniel · The Ball (Some Girls) Andrea, Daniel, Storytellers · Ti Moune's Dance Orchestra · Andrea Sequence Andrea, Daniel, Ti Moune · Promises? Forever Yours (reprise) Agwe, Ti Moune, Storytellers · A Part Of Us Agwe, Asaka, Erzulie, Papa Ge, Little Ti Moune, Storytellers · Why We Tell The Story Storytellers |