Once On This Island Jr. is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International
Book by: Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Based on "My Love, My Love" by Rosa Guy.
Dates:
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2025
Time:
Friday: 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 3:00 pm
Location:
2nd Street Performing Arts Center
1123 2nd St, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Synopsis
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.
Production Crew
Producer: Courtney Williams
Director: Makena Shell
Choreographer: Kaya Shell
Assistant Director: Kim Cason & Hanna Cash
Vocal Director: Tamara Marla Hornby
Cast
Norah Aue - Earth Storyteller
Hannah Berger - Love Storyteller
Stefan Berger - Daniel's Son
Charlotte Beltowksi - Ti Moune
Ava Cason - Andrea / Rain Storyteller
Talia Drumgo - Death Storyteller
Stella Franklin - Rain Storyteller
Raven Harten - Rain Storygteller
Conor Hatfield - Tonton Julien / Love Storyteller
Austin Henry - Papa Ge
Melody Hilaski - Earth Storyteller
Elenita Hoyumpa - Death Storyteller
Kaylee Johnson - Rain Storyteller
Zachary Klavinger - Agwe
Rex Lustig - Gatekepper, Death Storyteller
Cydney O'Brien - Death Storyteller
Stella O'Brien - Erzulie
Liliana Parrack - Earth Storyteller
Florenz Powers - Death Storyteller
Gracie Powers - Love Storyteller
Aaron Robertson - Daniel's Father / Death Storyteller
Jace Robertson - Death Storyteller
Elizabeth Saeidi - Love Storyteller
Harmony Snowden - Asaka
Millie Sorenson - Mama Euralie / Love Storyteller
Emberlyn St. John - Love Storyteller
Colette Whalen - Little Ti Moune / Love Storyteller
Declan Williams - Death Storyteller
Landon Williams - Daniel / Earth Storyteller