Prince of Peace Players to perform an island musical

CHRIS BALDUS, Clinton Herald, Iowa
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Apr. 4—The Prince of Peace Players are working on a musical that they will present in the Little Theatre at The Lighthouse School, formerly Ashford University.

"Once On This Island Jr." is a story of an island girl named Ti Moune who feels it is her destiny to help save another life because she was saved when she was younger. She meets a boy from another part of the island and finds how love is stronger than death.

"With the help of gods and her parents she sees that love conquers all and this is why we tell the story," said director Tom Jankowski.

There will be three performances April 11-13 at The Lighthouse School (formerly the Ashford University campus) in the Mulaney Theater. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for general admission, $10 for reserved seating Call 563-242-1663 for more information.

The cast includes:

—Marrisa Bloyd as Ti Moune,

—Anabelle Graves, Maddy George and Elizabeth Marcos as the storytellers

—Laynie Steines as Mama Euralie,

—Elias Eshelman as Tonton Julian,

—Charlee Mussman as Little Ti Moune,

—Klyer Leslie as Daniel Beauxhomme,

—Ian Leslie as Daniel's son,

—Gabe Nelson as Daniel's father.

—KayLeighana Davis as Andrea,

—Alyssa Nitschke as Papa Ge:Demon of Death

—Tabi Eshelman as Asaka:Goddess of Earth,

—Claire Keneavy as Agwe: God of Water,

—Rachel Connelly as Erzulie: Goddess of Love, and

—Jeremiah Wissink as the hotel guard.

As villagers and gossipers and grand hommes: Noelle Cloud, Evie Lesile, Avery Aude, Addy Burke, Zara Nelson, Darryl Courts, Leo Marcos and Joey George.

The co-director is Bella Adams, with Jenny George as stage manager, Peyton Huebner on sound, Parker Adams on lights, and Brady Crigger, backstage,

"Once On This Island Jr." from MTI theater productions NYC, is adapted from the Calypso-flavored Broadway musical.