This musical is a Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and has received eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book, and Score.
"As soon as I heard the music and read the script for Once on this Island, I knew it was the perfect musical for a Rotorua Girls' and Boys' High production," director Bridget Donovan said.
"As contemporary fairy tales go, this show has just about everything you could want: an ambitious and romantic young woman at the centre of the story, a handsome man for her to love, and manipulative gods to toy with her tender hearts."
There are 41 cast members with many more in support roles backstage.
"The amazing talent far surpasses expectations people expect from a high school show," Donovan said.
This is the first production for Year 10 student, Dee Jay Selwyn who was chosen to play the lead, Ti Moune.
"I am thrilled to be a part of it. Singing and dancing has always been a big part of my life and I have been loving this experience."
Once on this Island will run from Friday, August 20 through to Saturday, August 28.
The details:
What: Once on this Island - Rotorua Girls' High Production
When: 7.30pm Friday, August 20 to Saturday, August 28
Where: Rotorua Girls' High School
Tickets: Adults $15, Students, $12 and Children
Tickets are available through the RGHS website, www.rghs.school.nz or at the school office on Old Taupo Rd.
