“Once On This Island, Jr.”

Newark Middle School Presents:

“Once On !is Island, Jr.”

will be presented at Newark

Middle School April 27th at

th 7 p.m. and April 28 at 2

p.m. at NMS.

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty NMS AuditoriumMusic by Stephen Flaherty Based Upon the Novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy AprilBased Upon27 theth Novel - “My 7:00P Love, My Love” byM Rosa Guy Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Danielle Originally Directed and Choreographed on Broadway by Graciela Danielle Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Produced April 28Playwrightsth - Horizons, 2:00P Inc. ProducedM ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway in 1990 ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Off-Broadway in 1990

Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Organization, Originally Produced on Broadway by The Shubert Orgnization,

Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., Suntory International Corporation and James Walsh, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., Suntory International Corporation and Jame In Association With Playwrights Horizons Tickets Associationat the With Door!Playwrights Horizons- $2 *Poster Design by Veronica Swann

“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.