Directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell
Assistant Directed by Khanner Hancock

Once on This Island is a powerful, Caribbean-inspired musical about the unbreakable human spirit and the transformative power of love. Told through dynamic storytelling, vibrant music, and electrifying dance. This is a tale of love and legacy. Of risk and resilience. Of the ways we remember — and are remembered. 

Creative Team

Director: Rikki Howie Lacewell
Assistant Director: Khanner Hancock
Music Director: Levar Betts
Choreographer: Stefan Sittig
Stage Manager: Sonja Dinkins
Producer: Beth Becker

Location

Katherine Johnson MS
3801 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030

Dates

Friday, February 13 - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 14 - 2pm, 7:30pm (Pay What You Can)
Sunday, February 15 - 3pm
Friday, February 20 - 7:30pm
Saturday, February 21 - 2pm (Understudy Performance), 7:30pm
Sunday, February 22 - 3pm

• Cast List

  Ti Moune: Aliya Gardner
  Daniel Beauxhomme: Dae'Quon Shines
  Mama Euralie: Brenda Parker
  Tonton Julian: Tyrus Sanders
  Asaka: Bruni Herring
  Agwe: Kareem Taylor
  Erzulie: Carolyn Ricks
  Papa Ge: Alfred Reid
  Andrea Deveraux: Rowan Campbell
  Armand Beauxhomme: Rene Kieth Flores
  Lil Ti Moune: Taylor Esguerra
  Storyteller of Hope: Jemies Blank
  Storyteller of Humor: Jasmine Jones
  Storyteller of Tradition: Taylor Mitchell
  Storyteller of Renewal: Derrick Buie
  Ensemble: Gabrielle Crockett*, Nikolai Crowl*, Margueritte Driessen, Sally Flores, Alexis Hooks*, Sarah Kauffman, Monique Morman

  *denotes featured dancer

2026 Season Ticket

$120.00

See five shows for the price of four - $150 Value!

At the beginning of the season, you will receive an individual code that you can use to reserve your seat at your preferred performance. Subscribers will choose the date of the show as single tickets become available and we suggest reserving as soon as possible as we expect shows in the blackbox to sell out. Contact boxoffice@fairfaxcitytheatre.org with any questions!

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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com