AUDITIONS ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Auditions

Once on this Island

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Music by Stephen Flaherty

Director: Michelle Aguillon

Produced by Susan Harrington | Music Direction by Div Slomin

Choreography by Jaime Brown Stage Managed by Sarah O’Neill

PRODUCTION DATES

March 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2026

To schedule an appointment, email the director, Michelle Aguillon, at theplaysthething22@gmail.com and include the following:

Use the subject heading "Once on this Island"
Include your name, email address, cell phone# in the body of the email
Indicate the role(s) you would like to audition for
If you have one, please include a headshot or a recent candid solo photo; OR, you may bring one to your audition (we will also photograph actors who cannot provide one)
Include a resume or a summary of performance experience (plays, workshops, dance classes, choir, etc.); OR, you may bring these materials with you to your audition
Include the date and times you are available to audition on Sunday, Oct 19 and/or Wed, Oct 22, 7-10 pm

AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT

Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 7-10 pm

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7-10 pm

(Callbacks: Friday, October 24 at 7 pm)

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Roles

The production team and AFD believe in the importance of authentic representation and are committed to showcasing the full spectrum of lived experiences. Therefore, we are specifically seeking Black and Brown actors to portray these characters.

Caribbean Characters (all roles are open to any age, body type, gender, and ability):

Ti Moune – A peasant girl. Our story's protagonist. Curious and energetic. Earnest and romantic about all creatures. Falls tragically in love with Daniel. Age: Late Teens to early 20s. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: G3
Little Ti Moune – Ti Moune as a child.
Daniel Beauxhomme – A grand homme (French for “upper class”); Ti Moune’s love interest. A youthful man from the wealthy part of the island. He is bound to fulfill the expectations of his higher social class. Struggles with his feelings for Ti Moune. Age: 18 to 25. Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: C#3.
Papa Ge – God of Death. The Demon of Death. Proud and sly. His menacing ways are often a cause of distress, as he is in control of life and death. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: C3.
Erzulie – Beautiful Goddess of Love; the foil to Papa Ge. The Goddess of Love, beautiful and elegant with a strong belief in the power of love. She has a sympathetic heart. Vocal range top: C#5. Vocal range bottom: A3.
Agwe – God of Water. He is strong, clever, and compassionate. Enjoys playing with the rain and ocean. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: B2.
Asaka – Mother of the Earth. The Mother of Earth. She is very caring and nurturing. Her motherly disposition makes her well-suited to provide inhabitants with anything they need. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: A3.
Mama Euralie – Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. She is fearful of social status and greatly protective of her family. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: Gb3.
Tonton Julian – Ti Moune’s adoptive father. Filled with courage that is fueled by the love for his wife and daughter. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: A2.
Andrea Deveraux – Daniel’s promised wife; also “Madame Armand”
Armand Beauxhomme – Daniel’s stern father
Gatekeeper – The Hotel Beauxhomme’s fierce guard (commonly played by actor playing Armand)
The Little Girl – A young girl who is told the story of Ti Moune
Daniel’s Son – Daniel’s young son (commonly played by actor playing Daniel).
Story Tellers/Gossips – The Ensemble