The show is a twist on the traditional "Little Mermaid" tale, and tells the story of Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl who falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy whose life she saves after a car crash. Central to the story are four gods that the peasants believe rule their lives. The gods of Love, Earth, Water, and Death cause the lives of the young lovers to intersect, and send Ti Moune on the fateful journey that tests the strength of her love.
Auditions will be February 22, 2008 at 7:00 PM and February 23, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Auditions will be held at Fitton Center West 1001 Main Street, Hamilton. Call 513-435-0583 for directions or questions.
Once on This Island, an enchanting musical fable, tells the story of forbidden love between people from two different worlds. Originally inspired by Hans Christian Anderson's, The Little Mermaid, this show transports the story to a Caribbean island divided by social prejudice. Presented as a 'play within a play', a cast of village storytellers, attempting to calm a frightened young child, tell the romantic tale of a peasant girl who saves a rich city boy from death.
Casting requirements include 4 children stage ages 7-12 years old and 20 adults stage ages 16 and up. Prepare one song; a pianist will be provided. You may be asked to sing something from the show (taught at audition). You also may be asked to read cold from the script. Please bring a complete list of conflicts.
This production will be produced by Joellyn Goos and directed by Rhonda Lucas. The show dates are May 1, 2, 3 and 4.