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Once on This Island at eta Creative Arts Foundation
Dates: 11/3/2023 - 11/19/2023
📍 Theatre: eta Creative Arts Foundation
7558 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
Phone: 7737523955
Tickets: $15-$45
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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND | NOVEMBER 3-19, 2023
at eta Creative Arts Foundation
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Directed by Aaron Reese Boseman
Choreography by Florence Walker- Harris
Music Directer by Elliott Bell
Purchase Tickets at www.pulsetheatrechicago.org
Set in The French Antilles, Once on This Island is the coming-of-age story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl, who rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune's life. Once on This Island is a Haitian retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, based on the novel My Love, My Love; or The Peasant Girl by Trinidadian novelist Rosa Guy. The show is an adaptation with a hauntingly beautiful Caribbean score and captivating book by creative duo, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Ages: All Audiences
Cast and Creative Team for Once on This Island at eta Creative Arts Foundation
Cast
Alexandria Simone Irby
Ti Moune
Isis Elizabeth
Papa Ge
David Taylor
Daniel Beauxhomme
Paige Rene Brown
Erzulie
Kendall Devin Bell
Agwe
Liane Williams
Mama Euralie
Keenen Wilson
Ton Ton Julian
Jeremiah Perez
Armand
Jasmine Lee Royal
Andrea Deveraux
Brandon Boler
Ton Ton (u/s)
Victoria Dean
Ensemble
Mariah Sydnei Gordon
(Ti Moune/ Papa Ge u/s)
Matthew Harrington
Ensemble
Olivia Hopson
Ensemble
Elaine Landrum
Ensemble
Jillian-Giselle
Ensemble
Aaron McCloud
Ensemble
Kedar Miller
Ensemble
Jasmine Monet
Ensemble
Noah E. Patton
Ensemble
Dacia Slater
Ensemble
Kyla Smith
Ensemble
Ever Strong
Ensemble
Monte Wiggins
Ensemble
Prentcessa Wynn
Ensemble
Maliyah Brown
Little Ti Moune
Kennè Wright
Little Ti Moune
Creative Team
Aaron Reese Boseman
Director
Elliott Bell
Music Director
Florence Walker-Harris
Choreographer
Russell Hoganson
Scenic Designer
Levi Wilkins
Lighting Designer
Warren Levon
Sound Designer
Terri Devine
Costume Designer
Kevin Rolfs
Technical Director
News About Once on This Island at eta Creative Arts Foundation
Pulse Theatre Chicago to Re-emerge With ONCE ON THIS ISLAND in November
October 12, 2023 Pulse Theatre Chicago is back with a remount of the Tony Award-winning musical, Once On This Island. Experience the captivating story of Ti Moune and her journey in the French Antilles. Don't miss this limited engagement at the historic eta Creative Arts Foundation. Get your tickets now at Pulse Theatre Chicago's website.About the Theatre
eta Creative Arts Foundation was incorporated in April, 1971 as a non-profit organization to provide training and performance opportunities for youth and adults on Chicago's South Side. eta has become one of Chicago's leading performing arts organizations in the Black community, with a commitment to the production of new works and the development of individual artists.
eta houses a 200-seat theater, art studio and event space with stage. Our annual programming features five plays, 8-week Summer Arts camp for the youth, Multiple pop-up workshops, acting, dance and playwriting classes for young adults and a host of community events and performances!
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Eta Creative Arts Foundation is at 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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