Red Branch Theatre Company Presents ONCE ON THIS ISLAND 10/14-29

Red Branch Theatre Company, the professional theatre company in residence at Drama Learning Center has announced its next production. Once On This Island runs October 14-29.

Once On This Island is an original Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid. Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, the fast-paced story follows island peasant girl Ti Moune as she rescues and falls in love with the wealthy Daniel from the other side of the island. Four elemental island gods lead Ti Moune on a mission to test her love for Daniel against all odds in this nonstop, song-and-dance story. With a catchy, Caribbean-inspired score brought to you by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (the same songwriting team responsible for Ragtime and animated feature Anastasia), Once On This Island garnered eight Tony® nominations during its Broadway run.

Once On This Island will mark the end of Red Branch Theatre Company's 2011 season entitled "Telling Tales." Following successful runs of Into the Woods, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and original work Web of Deceit, Once On This Island serves as the perfect bookend to a season that has been filled with fairy tale and fantasy. The stories told in this season have helped Red Branch Theatre Company to continue its mission of fostering a love of theatre in its audience which is life-long.

Stephanie Lynn Williams, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, leads the helm of this production as director. Williams has previously directed Bridge to Terabithia and The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking for the Red Branch stage. Dustin Merrell serves as music director, Jason Kimmell contributes as choreographer, and Danny Clemens as stage manager.

Tickets are now on sale and available for purchase on the web at www.redbranchtheatre.com or by calling (410)997-9352.

Performance Dates
October 14-15, 21-22, 27-29 at 8 PM
October 16 & 23 at 3 PM

Special Events
October 21 - Parents Night Out PJ Party - 7:30 - 11:00 PM - parents drop their children off at 7:30 to see the show under the supervision our highly qualified Drama Learning Center teaching staff. After the show, children enjoy snacks, arts & crafts, and theatre fun! Advanced registration is required. Ages 8 and up are recommended for this production.

Tickets
$18 - General Admission
$16 - Students and Seniors
$15 - Groups of 10 or more
$25 - PJ Party
$20 - Price at the door
Reservations are highly recommended

Cast
Ti Moune Anastasia Stewart
Little Ti Moune Mycah Brown
Mama Euralie Michelle Harmon
Tonton Julian Wil Lewis
Daniel Eric Hufford
Papa Ge Mark Stephens
Asaka Felicia Akunwafor
Agwe Cory Jones
Erzulie Samatha McEwen
Armand Peter Crews
Storytellers Portia Boston
Tanika Cook
Brandi Dyer
Kristina Hopkins
Cristina Shunk
Monece Starling
Claire Schreibfeder