The Center for Performing Arts

Once On This Island

Thursday, April 8, 2027

10 AM

Grades: 3rd+

Groups 9 or less, click below

Groups 10 or more, click below

Presented by GovState Theatre and Performance Studies. 

 

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

 

Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre Arts, Social Studies (Culture & Geography), Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Visual Arts, History

 

A vibrant musical that blends storytelling, song, and dance to explore love, community, and resilience. Set on a Caribbean island, it follows Ti Moune, a brave girl who journeys across social divides, guided by powerful island gods. With infectious rhythms and imaginative staging, this engaging production celebrates cultural traditions while inviting audiences to reflect on identity, empathy, and the strength of community.

 

Groups 9 or less, click below

Groups 10 or more, click below

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