Ruebush Hall, Room 151 (Rehearsal Hall)
1:45PM & 3:45PM

The Once on This Island Concert will consist of 3 to 4 songs from the hit Broadway musical, Once on This Island. It tells the story of an island divided by wealth and colorism, full of darker-skinned peasants and lighter-skinned grand hommes. With the help of the gods, a young, orphan peasant girl, who dreams of finding her purpose in life, falls in love with a grand homme. The story is full of love, laughter, grief and hope. The cast will be all people of color, but the creative team is for everyone, though preferably also people of color.

Suggested Show Rating: PG

Type of Project

In-person performance/presentation

Approximate Run Time

18 minutes

COLLABORATORS

Creative Leadership & Production

Chelsea Michael Goode, director
Evelyn Gomez, stage manager
Max Suwarno, music director, piano
Emily Tallman, vocal director
Anna Irwin, choreographer
Lia Carey, co-assistant choreographer
Kylie Johnson, co-assistant choreographer
Katelyn Rundell, creative director
Joe Graham, lighting designer
Tina Kulow, costumer
Renee Ritzco, sound designer

Performer

Noah Pleunik
Jessica Yorke
Naja Bates
Se’Lah Jackson
Evan Miller
Jared Martin
Natalie Aburto
Todd Turner
Gaby Hernandez

Ensemble

Max Suwarno, piano
Tajai Shorter, violin
Alaina Droog, guitar
Rebekah Lamarre, drums

Faculty Mentor

Carolyn Coulson