This year WCSA is excited to present Once On This Island Jr.

Check back here soon for Audition forms and to sign up for an audition time. We will hold an audition workshop to teach what auditions look like and help students to prepare as best as possible.

Please do not hesitate to email Teacher Bobby at robert_marchessault@pvusd.net with any questions you have.
We can't wait to put together an amazing show together this spring!

Teacher Bobby

Once On This Island 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 that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.

With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once on This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty.

 Character Breakdown

Storytellers
These four narrators tell the story of Once On This Island Junior. They can be any gender. These characters have lots of lines and some singing. They also tell the story, and focus the audience's attention on important events throughout the production. 

Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Ab4

Mama Euralie
Mama is the symbolic mother of us all. Married to Tonton they adopt young Ti Moune. She, along with Tonton, is the heart of the show in many ways. She is loving, practical, funny and earthy.

Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: G4

Tonton Julian
Tonton is the loving father to his adopted daughter, Ti Moune. Tonton is strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the difficult task of letting Ti Moune chase her dreams, even if it means that he may never see the daughter he loves again. 

Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Little Girl / Little Ti Moune / Peasant Girl

Little Girl and Little Ti Moune may be played by the same actress or may be 2 separate roles. One is a frightened young girl, the other a spunky, young girl who enjoys running and playing around. No solo singing lines, plays really young.
The Peasant Girl may also be it's own role.

Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4

Ti Moune
Ti Moune is the focus of our story and is featured in solo songs and dance. She is a young girl who longs for more out of life than is typically offered to those from her poor village. The music Ti Moune sings is written in a pop style. Ti Moune also performs a pivotal dance/movement solo. 

Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Daniel Beauxhomme
Daniel is the leading male character in Once On This Island JR. He lives on the rich side of the island. After saving his life, Ti Moune takes care of him as he gets better and falls in love with him.

Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Daniel's Son
This is a small walk-on part at the very end of the show. 

Gatekeeper
The Gatekeeper has one scene. This role can be portrayed by any gender. The gatekeeper has a booming voice and strong stature. 

Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4

Daniel's Father
Unlike Tonton Julian, Daniel's father is not sympathetic or understanding of his son's wishes. Limited role requiring some singing and acting. 

Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Andrea
Andrea is Daniel's refined and beautiful fiancée. Daniel and Andrea have been promised to each other by their parents since birth. She is sophisticated, educated and the exact opposite of Ti Moune. She can come off as the ultimate snob.

Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Papa Ge
Papa Ge describes themmself as "the sly demon of death." Can be any gender. They are also the closest thing to a "bad guy" in Once On This Island Junior. The the Island god of death, they are out to prove that death defeats love.

Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C#4

Asaka
Asaka is the Goddess of the Earth and sings one of the most popular and fun songs of the show, "Mama Will Provide." Moves well and has a robust personality. This larger than life character always looks out for the best for the peasants of the island.

Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Agwe
Agwe is the God of Water. They has a pivotal solo early in the show ("Rain"). 

Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C#4

Erzulie
Erzulie is the triumphant Goddess of Love. They know that love is in fact greater than death. Sings the song "The Human Heart."

Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Choir Of Storytellers
Gossipers
Peasants
Villagers
Guests
Grands Hommes