Once on This Island
May 16 – June 23, 2024
Lyrics and Book by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Amina Robinson
F. Otto Haas Stage
Expected Runtime: 90 minutes, with no intermission
SOCIAL NARRATIVE: What to expect during your time at the Arden
Synopsis
In search of her place in the world with guidance from the island gods, Ti Moune, a fearless young woman of the French Antilles, risks it all on a remarkable journey to reunite with the one who has captured her heart. Exhilarating and irresistible, Once on This Island is a radiant musical reminding audiences that a beautiful story simply told has the power to help us weather the storm and allow our spirits to sing.
Special Performance Information
– Smart Caption Glasses – wearable, customizable Closed Captioning
Available to reserve for performances starting on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
– Open Captioning – Live, on-stage text display of all words and sounds
Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM
– Audio Description – Live verbal description of actions and visual effects
Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Teen Night – $15 tickets and a post-show talkback for Teens 13 – 18 years old
Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night – Networking and pre-show talkback event for professionals 40 and under
Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM – Use code: YFARDEN
Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune) and Ensemble; Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios
From l-r: Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune), Ethan B. Walker (Daniel); Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios
Front Row l-r: Jessica Johnson (Papa Ge), Curtis Wiley (Agwe); Back Row l-r: Ryane Nicole Studivant (Erzulie), Tiara Greene (Asaka); Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios
From l-r: Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune), Tiara Greene (Asaka) and Ensemble; Photos by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios
Cast
Chabrelle Williams (Mama Euralie)
Christopher Faison (Tonton Julian/Servant)
Nadia Ra’Shaun (Ti Moune)
Ethan B. Walker (Daniel)
Sydney Banks (Andrea)
Tiara Greene (Asaka)
Ryane Nicole Studivant (Erzulie)
Jessica Johnson (Papa Ge)
Curtis Wiley (Agwe)
Olivia Fowler (Little Girl)
Miles Davis Tillman (Armand/Chorus)
Taylor J. Mitchell (Storyteller/Chorus)
Jamie Powell (Storyteller/Chorus)
Eliana Pinckney (Storyteller/Chorus)
Creative
Director
Amina Robinson
Assistant Director
Mariah Ghant
Choreographer
Devon Sinclair
Music Director
Gina Giachero
Assistant Music Director
Jay Rosen
Set Design
David P. Gordon
Lighting Designer
Alyssandra Docherty
Costume Design
LeVonne Lindsay
Sound Designer
Liz Atkinson
Stage Manager
Alec E. Ferrell
Assistant Stage Manager
Lyndsey Connolly
Performance Schedule
Week of 5/13
Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:00 PM
Preview
Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:00 PM
Preview
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 8:00 PM
Preview
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00 PM
Preview
Week of 5/20
Tuesday, May 21 , 2024, 7:00 PM
Preview
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
Opening Night, Sold Out
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 PM
Friday, May 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 2:00 PM
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM
Week of 5/27
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:00 PM
Wednesday. May 29, 2024, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 6:30 PM
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 7:00 PM
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 8:00 PM
Teen Night! $15 tickets for ages 13-18 (Join us after the performance for a talkback with actors from the show!). CLICK HERE to book teen tickets.
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 7:00 PM
Week of 6/3
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 2:00 PM
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:00 PM
Young Friends Night! Use code: YFARDEN for $30 tickets (Arden Young Friends is designed for audience members 40 and under, and includes a pre-show networking event!)
Friday, June 7, 2024, 7:00 PM
Audio Description & Open Captioning Available
Fri. Night Discount – Use code: DANCE35 for $35 tickets
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 2:00 PM
Audio Description & Open Captioning Available
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2:00 PM
Week of 6/10
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 7:00 PM
Friday, June 14, 2024, 7:00 PM
Fri. Night Discount – Use Code: Dance35 for $35 tickets
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 15, 2024, 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024, 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024, 7:00 PM
Sun. Night Discount – Use Code: Dance35 for $35 tickets
Extended! Week of 6/17
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 2:00 PM
Sunday, June 23, 2024, 2:00 PM