Once on This Island

SPECIAL EVENTS

Preview Night – Friday, March 28

$20

Opening Night with Champagne Toast after Show

– Saturday, March 29

$50

Military Matinee – Sunday, March 30

2 free tickets for Military & Veterans with ID

Artist Talkback – Saturday, April 5

Industry Night – Monday, April 7

$20

“Throughout what we live and we believe, our lives become the stories that we weave.”

Once on This Island, brings the captivating Caribbean-set retelling of The Little Mermaid to the Brooks Theater stage. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, this poignant story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthier side of the island. Her journey of love, self-discovery, and bravery crosses class divides, offering audiences a heartfelt tale of resilience and the transformative power of storytelling.

The original Broadway productions of Once on This Island garnered three Laurence Olivier Award nominations and sixteen Tony Award nominations across its original run and 2017 revival, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. “This is a show I’ve been dreaming of directing for years,” shared Burroughs. “I’ve been immersed in this story as a performer, and now I’m eager to bring my vision of it to the stage—one that celebrates its rich cultural roots and emotional depth.”

TI MOUNE

Timyra-Joi

(She/Her)

Timyra-Joi is thrilled to be back performing with OTC. A veteran to the stage, having started her acting and singing journey at the age of 4, Timyra-Joi has had amazing opportunities including a two year run in Las Vegas’s hit mash up in BAZ! Star Crossed Love, as “Juliet” and also being a finalist at the tender age of 15 in NBC’s THE VOICE. Timyra-Joi recently ended her first contract with Carnival Cruise Lines as a singer/dancer. She would like to thank her parents for their support and OTC for the opportunity.

DANIEL

Xavier J. Bush

(They/He)

Xavier is overjoyed to be making their OTC debut in Once On This Island! They are a San Diego based performer, director, choreographer, and theatre educator. Select credits include: Sparky – Plaid Tidings (San Diego Musical Theatre), Richie – A Chorus Line (Moonlight Stage Productions), Cosmo Brown – Singin’ In The Rain (New Village Arts), and Benny – In The Heights (Palos Verdes Performing Arts). They would like to thank Blax, Lyndon, and Ajay for this opportunity to play a long time dream role. All the love to Van Angelo.

MAMA EURALIE/ASAKA

Eboni Muse

(She/Her)

Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts alumni. Craig Noel Award: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical for MotorMouth Maybelle in Hairspray, SDMT. Broadway World 2020 San Diego Award: Vocalist of the Decade; Audrey Two, Little Shop of Horrors, New Village Arts. Best of 2020 Black San Diego Magazine: Best Singer. Broadway World 2022 San Diego Award: Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance; A4BLSD, Clark Cabaret. Credits: The Color Purple (Sofia), New Village Arts; Original USA Gospel Singers & Band Tour; Xanadu (Calliope), Sacramento Theatre Company; Freedom Riders: A Civil Rights Musical Cast Album; Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharoh); CCAE; Beehive The 60’s Musical (Gina), New Village Arts; For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf (Lady In Red), La Jolla Theatre Ensemble; Smokey Joe’s Café, New Village Arts; Father Comes Home from the War (Leader), Intrepid Theatre; Female Vocalist in Shamu Christmas Miracles, O’ Wondrous Night, and A Stocking Full of Soul, SeaWorld San Diego

TONTON JULIAN/AGWE

Kinglsey Jackson

(He/Him)

Kingsley Jackson is a dynamic entertainer, captivating audiences with his unparalleled talent and magnetic stage presence. Past credits include standout performances in The Color Purple and 8-Track (New Village Arts), as well as Stocking Full of Soul (SeaWorld San Diego), among others. Beyond the spotlight, Kingsley is a dedicated advocate for the arts and education, using his voice to inspire and uplift. With an exciting future ahead, he is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the entertainment world. Kingsley extends his heartfelt gratitude to all of you for supporting the arts. Your presence makes all the difference!

ARMAND/PAPA GE

Matthew Javier

(He/Him)

Matthew Javier is delighted to be telling the story on this island! Previous credits include SDMT: Sweeney Todd (Tobias), New Village Arts: 1222 Oceanfront A Black Family Christmas (Javier), Oceanside Theatre Company: Welcome to Sleepy Hollow (Mr. Van Kinder). UC Irvine: The Brothers Paranormal (Visarut), Rent (Gordon), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Hamlet (Horatio). Palomar College: Mamma Mia (Sky), Legally Blonde (Emmett). Star Theatre: A Chorus Line (Mike). San Diego: The last days of Judas Iscariot (Trinity Theatre), The Rocky Horror Show (OB Playhouse). Plays by Young Writers Festival 2024 (Playwrights Project) Say hi on IG! @_Mattateus_

ANDREA/ERZULIE

Jasmine January

(She/Her)

Jasmine January is a proud alum of the illustrious Howard University and it was there where she was first introduced to Once on This Island. The late Professor Darius Smith introduced this show to his freshmen MT class and had them singing and dancing to “We Dance”! What a memory! So getting to do this show with such an amazing team of artists is a true privilege. Some of Jasmine’s most recent regional credits include Rocky Horror Picture Show (Cygnet), The Color Purple (NVA), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet (Cygnet), and many more! Jasmine’s Motto: “Live in your truth, be grateful, and expect divine favor.”

LITTLE TI MOUNE/LITTLE GIRL

Chloe “Lo” Oh

(She/Her)

Performances – 3/28, 3/30, 4/6, 4/7, 4/12 8 pm, 4/13

Chloe cannot wait to be a part of such a fun show! Regional Credits: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Betty Lou-Who, 2022); The Old globe. School of Rock (Katie, U/S Zach), Disney’s Tarzan (Teen Ensemble), R+H’s Cinderella (Youth Ensemble); Moonlight Stage Productions. Production: Frozen Jr. (AMD/A2), Hadestown Teen Edition (AMD); Moonlight Youth Theatre. Other: Rising Stars Jr. (2025); CCAE Theatricals. Chloe is a student at the Orange County School of the Arts for Musical Theater. Huge thanks to her family, friends, the creative team, the Hills Community, and mentors Eli and Lyndon. @chloe.m.oh

LITTLE TI MOUNE/LITTLE GIRL

Nia Castro

(She/Her)

Performances – 3/29, 4/4, 4/5 3 pm & 8 pm, 4/11, 4/12 3 pm

Nia is thrilled to make her OTC debut of Once on This Island. As a 7th grader and rising actress, some of her favorite local credits on stage include How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe), Moana Jr (JCompany), Legally Blonde Jr (Junior Actors Company), Finding Nemo Jr (San Diego Junior Theatre), and Descendants (Moonlight Youth Theatre). Off stage, Nia is a voice over artist who has worked on The Wild Robot, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Bonnie). Thankful to be on this journey with this creative team, my family, friends, and coaches. IG @itsniacastro

Storyteller & Armand/Papa Ge U/S

Ali Nelson

(He/Him)

Ali is grateful and honored to be back at OTC for this amazing production of Once On This Island! Past performances include: Manny in Manny and the Wise Queens (OTC), Eddie in 13! The Musical (SDMT), Angus/Caterpillar 1 in Alice By Heart (SDMT), Teen Ensemble in Tarzan and Into the Woods (Moonlight Amphitheatre), and Rugby and Danny Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe). He would like to thank his friends, coaches, mentors, and family for their support! He truly appreciates this opportunity!

Storyteller & Andrea/Erzulie U/S

Kayla Hatashita

(She/Her)

Kayla is excited to be making her Oceanside Theatre Company debut. Recent/Favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Once on this Island (Ti Moune), and tick, tick…BOOM! (Karessa). She has a degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and plans to obtain her doctoral degree. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless and unwavering support.