ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR.
Book by Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on "My Love, My Love" by Rosa Guy
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. Source: Music Theatre International
Book by Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Based on "My Love, My Love" by Rosa Guy
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. Source: Music Theatre International
Auditions:
September 2018
Performances:
November 2-4, 2018
September 2018
Performances:
November 2-4, 2018
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Mama Euralie
Mama is the symbolic mother of us all. She is loving, practical, funny and earthy.
Vocal rang: B5-G4
Tonton Julian
Tonton is the loving father to his adopted daughter, Ti Moune. Tonton is strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the difficult task of letting Ti Moune chase her dreams, even if it means that he may never see the daughter he loves again.
Vocal Range: E5-Bb3
Little Girl/Little Ti Moune/Peasant Girl
Little Girl and Little Ti Moune are played by the same actress. She is a frightened girl, as well as a spunky, young girl who enjoys running and playing around. The Peasant Girl is often played by the same actress, not does not have to be.
Vocal Range: B4-E4
Ti Moune
Ti Moune is the forcus of our story and is featured in solo songs and dance. The actress performing the role should have an excellent voice and be an excellent dancer. The music Ti Moune sings is written in a pop style.
Vocal Range: Eb5-G3
Daniel Beauxhomme
Daniel is the leading male character in Once On This Island JR. His role is dramatic and exciting.
Vocal Range: E5-C4
Daniel's Son
This is a non-singing and non-speaking role.
Gatekeeper
This role can be portrayed by a boy or a girl, but he or she needs a booming voice and strong stature.
Vocal Range: B4-E4
Daniel's Father
Unlike Tonton Julian, Daniel's father is not sympathetic or understanding of his son's wishes.
Vocal Range: D5-A3
Andrea
Andrea is Daniel's refined and beautiful fiancée. Daniel and Andrea have been promised to each other by their parents since birth. She is sophisticated, educated and the exact opposite of Ti Moune.
Vocal Range: D5-Bb3
Papa Ge
Papa Ge describes himself as "the sly demon of death." He is also the closest thing to a "bad guy" in Once On This Island Junior. Papa Ge could be portrayed by a girl, but is generally cast with a male actor.
Vocal Range: Ab5-C#4
Asaka
Asaka is the Goddess of the Earth and sings one of the most popular and fun songs of the show, "Mama Will Provide."
Vocal Range: E5-A3
Agwe
Agwe is the God of Water. He or she has a solo early in the show that requires an excellent voice ("Rain").
Vocal Range: E5-C#4
Erzulie
Erzulie is the triumphant Goddess of Love. She is a graceful mover with a pretty voice.
Vocal Range: D5-A3
Choir Of Storytellers (Peasants, Villagers, Guests, Grands Hommes)
The ensemble has the opportunity to perform many roles, transforming from Peasants to wealthy Grands Hommes.
Gossipers
These performers should be actors and singers that take direction well.
Mama Euralie
Mama is the symbolic mother of us all. She is loving, practical, funny and earthy.
Vocal rang: B5-G4
Tonton Julian
Tonton is the loving father to his adopted daughter, Ti Moune. Tonton is strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the difficult task of letting Ti Moune chase her dreams, even if it means that he may never see the daughter he loves again.
Vocal Range: E5-Bb3
Little Girl/Little Ti Moune/Peasant Girl
Little Girl and Little Ti Moune are played by the same actress. She is a frightened girl, as well as a spunky, young girl who enjoys running and playing around. The Peasant Girl is often played by the same actress, not does not have to be.
Vocal Range: B4-E4
Ti Moune
Ti Moune is the forcus of our story and is featured in solo songs and dance. The actress performing the role should have an excellent voice and be an excellent dancer. The music Ti Moune sings is written in a pop style.
Vocal Range: Eb5-G3
Daniel Beauxhomme
Daniel is the leading male character in Once On This Island JR. His role is dramatic and exciting.
Vocal Range: E5-C4
Daniel's Son
This is a non-singing and non-speaking role.
Gatekeeper
This role can be portrayed by a boy or a girl, but he or she needs a booming voice and strong stature.
Vocal Range: B4-E4
Daniel's Father
Unlike Tonton Julian, Daniel's father is not sympathetic or understanding of his son's wishes.
Vocal Range: D5-A3
Andrea
Andrea is Daniel's refined and beautiful fiancée. Daniel and Andrea have been promised to each other by their parents since birth. She is sophisticated, educated and the exact opposite of Ti Moune.
Vocal Range: D5-Bb3
Papa Ge
Papa Ge describes himself as "the sly demon of death." He is also the closest thing to a "bad guy" in Once On This Island Junior. Papa Ge could be portrayed by a girl, but is generally cast with a male actor.
Vocal Range: Ab5-C#4
Asaka
Asaka is the Goddess of the Earth and sings one of the most popular and fun songs of the show, "Mama Will Provide."
Vocal Range: E5-A3
Agwe
Agwe is the God of Water. He or she has a solo early in the show that requires an excellent voice ("Rain").
Vocal Range: E5-C#4
Erzulie
Erzulie is the triumphant Goddess of Love. She is a graceful mover with a pretty voice.
Vocal Range: D5-A3
Choir Of Storytellers (Peasants, Villagers, Guests, Grands Hommes)
The ensemble has the opportunity to perform many roles, transforming from Peasants to wealthy Grands Hommes.
Gossipers
These performers should be actors and singers that take direction well.
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