Children Theatre Casting Call for "Once On This Island Jr." Show

The Storytellers are more than narrators, they are the keepers of memory, history, and culture. They will guide the audience through Ti Moune's journey while reminding us that stories have the power to teach, heal, and bring people together. We are looking for performers who can command attention, connect directly with an audience, and embrace the responsibility of carrying the story forward.

Mama Euralie represents unconditional love, resilience, and the strength of community. She embodies the idea that families are built through care, sacrifice, and connection rather than blood alone. Mama is one of the emotional anchors of the island community and represents the values that Ti Moune carries throughout her journey. She is loving, practical, funny and earthy.

Tonton represents protection, responsibility, and the difficult balance between holding on and letting go. He loves Ti Moune deeply and wants to keep her safe, yet ultimately understands that growth requires courage and independence. His journey reflects the universal experience of supporting someone you love even when it means risking heartbreak. He is strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the difficult task of letting Ti Moune chase her dreams.

These characters remind us why stories are told in the first place. They represent innocence, curiosity, imagination, and the hope carried by future generations. In our production, these roles emphasize the cyclical nature of storytelling, where one generation learns from those who came before them and eventually becomes responsible for carrying those stories forward.

Ti Moune is the heart of the story. She represents hope, courage, compassion, and the belief that one person can challenge systems larger than themselves. Throughout the musical she repeatedly chooses love, empathy, and sacrifice in a world divided by class and privilege. We will focus on Ti Moune's resilience and her willingness to see humanity in others despite the barriers society places between them.

Daniel exists at the intersection of love, privilege, and expectation. While he genuinely cares for Ti Moune, he struggles against the social systems and family expectations that have shaped his life. Daniel's journey explores what happens when personal desires collide with societal pressures and inherited traditions.

Daniel's Father represents the social hierarchy and traditions that define the island's upper class. He believes deeply in maintaining the existing order and serves as a reminder of how systems of privilege can be perpetuated across generations. Unlike Tonton Julian, Daniel's father is not sympathetic or understanding of his son's wishes.

Andrea is often viewed as Ti Moune's opposite and outlandishly snobby, but we want to explore her as someone shaped by the same expectations and social structures that influence Daniel. She represents the pressures of status, tradition, and appearances, making her more than simply an antagonist.

Papa Ge represents change, uncertainty, and the realities that cannot be avoided. While often viewed as the villain of the story, we are interested in exploring him as a force of balance within the world of the gods. He challenges characters, tests their convictions, and reminds us that growth often comes through struggle and difficult choices.

Asaka embodies nourishment, community, abundance, and the connection between people and the earth. She reminds us that survival often depends upon collective care and mutual support. Her energy should feel joyful, generous, and larger than life.

Agwe represents the power and unpredictability of nature. The sea can provide life, connection, and opportunity, but it can also create destruction. Agwe's presence reminds us that humanity exists within a larger natural world that commands both respect and humility.

Erzulie represents love in all its forms. She sees beauty and possibility in others and serves as a counterbalance to the harsher realities of the world. In many ways, Erzulie reflects the emotional heart of the story

Peasants, Villagers, Guests, Grands Hommes. The ensemble is one of the most important characters in the show. They are the island community. They create the physical world, carry cultural traditions, embody social divisions, celebrate, mourn, tell stories, and ultimately preserve Ti Moune's legacy. Ensemble members will be challenged to become storytellers, movers, musicians, and actors throughout the production.

The Gossipers represent the voice of the community. Sometimes humorous and sometimes insightful, they help shape public opinion and reveal how stories, rumors, and social expectations influence people's lives. They remind us that communities are powerful not only because of what they build, but also because of the stories they choose to tell.