Auditions
AUDITIONS FOR:
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
PERFORMANCES AT STUDIO 3 ARTSPACE THEATER
JUNE 28-JULY 1 at 7pm
AUDITION MATERIALS WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY! Please call (480) 545-1492 to schedule your audition.
With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. The highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.
In almost non-stop song and dance, the show 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. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death
FEMALE ROLES
Ti Moune – The focus of the story and is featured in solo songs and dance. Needs to have an excellent voice and be an excellent dancer. Has a pivotal dance solo
Little Ti Moune – A very young performer who plays the younger version of TI Moune. Should move and sing well.
Erzulie – Erzulie is the triumphant Goddess of Love. She has a pretty voice and can sing in a pop style
Asaka – Asaka is the Goddess of the Earth and sings “Mama Will Provide”. Needs to be an excellent singer who moves well, earthy look, open personality and is fun to watch.
Mama Euralie – Mama is the symbolic mother of us all. She is loving, practical, and earthy. Must be a strong singer.
Andrea – Andrea is Daniel’s refined and beautiful fiancee. Promised to Daniel since birth. She is refined, educated, and the exact opposite of Ti Moune.
MALE ROLES
Daniel Beauxhomme – Daniel is the male ingenue in Once On This Island. Daniel needs to be a strong singer and should be able to move well.
Papa Ge – Papa Ge is the self-described “sly demon of death” – closet thing to a “bad guy” in the show. Needs a nice voice and an evil laugh
Agwe – Agwe is the God of Water. Has a solo that requires strong singing skills.
TonTon Julian – Tonton is the loving adopted father of Ti Moune. He s strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the very difficult task of allowing Ti Moune to chase her dreams, even if it means that he may never see the daughter he loves again.
Daniel’s Father – Unlike Tonton, he is not sympathetic, or understanding of his son’s wishes. Requires both singing and acting.
MALE OR FEMALE ROLES
Gatekeeper – He/she should be impressive in size and have a booming voice. Capable of stage combat. Performs with the ensemble.
Storytellers 1-4 – These four narrators tell the story of Once On This Island Junior. These four roles are perhaps the most difficult of the show. Not only do they sing the bulk of the show, they also tell the story.
Gossipers 1-7 – Speaking and singing roles for the ensemble cast.
Ensemble – Peasants, Villagers, Guests, Grand Hommes
