Casting Performers for "Once On This Island" Play

LEAD. The protagonist of the story, Ti Moune is a young, passionate, and strong-willed peasant girl who is determined to find love against all odds. Her journey is marked by deep emotional growth and resilience. Personality: Innocent, optimistic, and devoted. Ti Moune believes in love and the power of destiny, and her determination leads her to defy the boundaries of class and social expectation.

LEAD. The love interest of Ti Moune, Daniel is a wealthy young man from the upper class who falls in love with Ti Moune but is ultimately torn by the expectations of his social standing. Personality: Charming, noble, and conflicted. Daniel is caught between his love for Ti Moune and the pressures of his heritage, which eventually leads him to make choices that hurt her

LEAD. (THE EARTH GODDESS) The Earth Goddess who nurtures Ti Moune. Asaka is one of the four gods who influence the fate of the characters. Personality: Maternal, loving, and strong. Asaka embodies the life force of the earth and provides guidance to Ti Moune, urging her to follow her heart.

LEAD. (THE GODDESS OF LOVE) The Goddess of Love, Erzulie represents love in all its forms: passionate, pure, and unyielding. Personality: Compassionate, gentle, and ethereal. Erzulie encourages Ti Moune to pursue her love for Daniel, but also provides wisdom and perspective on the nature of love’s trials.

LEAD. (THE DEMON OF DEATH) Role: The Demon of Death, Papa Ge is a manipulative and calculating force in the story. He challenges Ti Moune's love and seeks to create conflict by enforcing fate and mortality. Personality: Cunning, sly, and sinister. Papa Ge revels in the misfortune he creates and acts as a foil to the other gods, often tempting characters with difficult choices.

LEAD. (THE GOD OF WATER) Role: The God of Water, Agwe controls the seas and is the fourth of the gods who shape the events of the story. Personality: Calm, deep, and somewhat detached. Agwe represents the forces of nature that are beyond human control, and his influence is crucial to the events that unfold on the island.

LEAD. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. She represents the protective, practical side of life on the island and cares deeply for her daughter. Personality: Warm, wise, and pragmatic. Mama Euralie is more cautious about Ti Moune’s dreams and warns her about the harsh realities of life, but she loves Ti Moune deeply.

LEAD. Ti Moune’s adoptive father. He is a loving but more grounded character who shares a similar pragmatic outlook as Mama Euralie. Personality: Gentle, caring, and grounded in the realities of their peasant life. He is protective of Ti Moune, though often less expressive than Mama Euralie.

SUPPORTING. A young version of Ti Moune, full of innocence and curiosity. She represents the early dreams and hopes of Ti Moune, capturing her youthful spirit before her journey of love and sacrifice begins.

SUPPORTING. Storytellers (1-4) The four narrators who guide the story, bringing the island’s folklore to life. They shift between playing multiple roles, representing both the island community and the gods, and help move the narrative forward through song and storytelling.

SUPPORTING. A character who appears later in the story, representing the next generation. He is part of the new family legacy, potentially showing the lasting impact of his father Daniel’s choices.

SUPPORTING. A brief but important character who helps to control access to different areas in the story, symbolizing the boundaries and class divisions in the world of Once on This Island.

SUPPORTING. A stern, authoritative figure who upholds the rigid class distinctions between the wealthy Beauxhommes and the peasants. He opposes Daniel’s love for Ti Moune and enforces social order.

SUPPORTING. An additional character in the storyline, typically representing another perspective or relationship tied to the Beauxhomme family. Andrea’s role may vary in different productions, but she typically has connections to the aristocracy.

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