“Once On This Island, Jr.”

“Once On !is Island, Jr.” will be presented at Newark Middle School April 27th at 7 p.m. and April 28th at 2 p.m. at NMS.

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Based  Upon  the  Novel  “My  Love,  My  Love”  by  Rosa  Guy

Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Danielle

Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway in 1990

Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Orgnization,

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., Suntory International Corporation and JameAssociation With Playwrights Horizons

Newark Middle School Presents:

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Based  Upon  the  Novel  “My  Love,  My  Love”  by  Rosa  Guy

Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Danielle

Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway in 1990

Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Organization,

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., Suntory International Corporation and James Walsh, In Association With Playwrights Horizons

*Poster Design by Veronica Swann

NMS Auditorium

April 27th - 7:00PM

April 28th - 2:00PM

Tickets at the Door! - $2

    “I am always impressed what we can accomplish as a group in seven short weeks of rehearsal,” said Director Emily Howard. “I am very proud of this cast taking on such a challenging show. !ere are many moments that require a level of focus and acting that we haven't had in recent Middle School productions. !e actors are really stepping up and working hard. I am happy that over half of the cast and crew are experiencing their very first theatrical production! I am confident that this group will come together to share this story with audiences this weekend. “

 “Once On !is Island, Jr.” 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. !roughout the story, four powerful “gods” that represent love, death, earth, and water guide Ti Moune on her journey. !e ensemble serves as the Storytellers bringing the audiences along for the ride,” Howard said.  Brooke Hartpence, NMS vocal music teacher, is the vocal music director for the show. NMS Stefan Uveges, an NMS English teacher is the assistant director. Howard is also the choreographer.

  Cast members include: Cody Acquista, Brooklyn Baker, Alana Bedell, Alexis Bedell, Felicity Brey, Skye Capron, Grace Casler, Kody Cobb, AJ Comella, Bria Dano, Melissa Dennis, Taisa Ferrell, Caleb George-Cady, Skylie Gianella, , Alyssa Hosmer, Lea Houck, Courtney Jadus, Meiah Johnson-Danzey, Natalie Kelley, Jaida Kent, Melea Ann Kuzmenio, Mia Logan, Ethan Meeks, Laura Meeks, Paris Morris, Abigail Olmstead, Caitlyn Packer, Alana Ransco, Rebecca Spry, Veronica Swann, Gabriella Taylor, Megan !ompson, Olivia Tyler, Abdiel Ubiles, Beatrice Van Riper, Anna Verdine, Kathryn Verdine, Lindsay Wells, Jania Young. 

!e Crew includes: Keira Blevins, Sara George, Sophia Hasseler, Andrew Joslyn, Emily Lang, Angelica Morales, Erica Rieke, Madison Silverio, MiKayla Soura, Hailey Valentine, Markis Weeks, Brianna Welch, Gavin Kelley, Marissa Krause and.

Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door.