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Once On This Island
March 13-March 29, 2009
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This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” sings and dances the story of Ti Moune, the black peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
Helpful Information: Friday, March 20 is talk-back night: audience is invited to stay for a post-show discussion with cast and crew.
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Bailey Middle School
2000 Greenwood Ave.
Nashville, TN 37206 -
Admission Info
Tickets: $14/Adults; $10/Students and seniors; Free/Children 4 and under Sunday, March 15: Student Day - all student tickets only $8 Sunday, March 22: Starving Artist Night - tickets are pay-what-you-can-afford on a first come, first served basis beginning one half hour before curtain
Info Phone: (615) 554-7414
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Dates & Times
Dates:
March 13-March 29, 2009Times:
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm
Sunday, March 15 & 29 2:00pm
Sunday, March 22 7:00pm -
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Event Name: Once On This Island
"Excellent"
Review posted by: Jessica Lynn French from Nashville, Mar 22, 2009
I am a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Voice Performance. I was blown away by how the cast made this story come alive through the detailed character development,... Expand
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Event Name: Once On This Island
"Go see this show!"
Comment posted by: Regine from East Nashville , Mar 15, 2009
We very much enjoyed this production and walked out of the show wondering why it's not done more often. Compelling story, good singing, dancing and acting. Good vibes, all around. We recommend it... Expand
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Event Name: Once On This Island
"Excellent"
Review posted by: Jessica Lynn French from Nashville, Mar 22, 2009
I am a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Voice Performance. I was blown away by how the cast made this story come alive through the detailed character development,... Expand
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Event Name: Once On This Island
"Go see this show!"
Comment posted by: Regine from East Nashville , Mar 15, 2009
We very much enjoyed this production and walked out of the show wondering why it's not done more often. Compelling story, good singing, dancing and acting. Good vibes, all around. We recommend it... Expand
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