From April 1-10, 2011 Open Door Theater will present the musical “Once On This Island” at the Dragonfly Theater at RJ Grey Junior High, 16 Charter Road, Acton. Weston actress Lali Haines will play the featured role of “Erzulie,” the goddess of Love. This production also includes a cast of over 100 actors, singers & dancers from Acton and surrounding towns. “Once On This Island” is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Performances will take place April 1, 8, & 9 at 7:30 pm, and April 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 2:30 pm.
“Once On This Island” is a captivating tale of romance between a peasant girl and a rich city boy from the other side of the island whom she rescues from a terrible storm. This tropical legend is set on a Caribbean island and includes a menagerie of delightful animals, young love and four fantastical gods who guide the lives of the star-crossed lovers. Once On This Island delivers melody, love and joy in tropical abundance. With book and lyrics by Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty, “Once On This Island” garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.
Open Door Theater of Acton is a non-profit family-oriented community theater company that has been creating learning experiences through theater for adults, children, and people with special needs since it was founded in 1980.
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Tickets for “Once On This Island” are available online at www.opendoortheater.org/tix and through cast members. Individual tickets are $10 each; group rates and back-stage tours are available for youth organizations. For more information please email tickets@opendoortheater.org or check the Open Door website at www.opendoortheater.org. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.