REVIEW: CCM’s ‘Once on This Island’ is Joyful
With its talented cast, amazing voices, dynamic choreography, and stunning visuals, ‘Once on This Island’ captures the magic and spirit of the Caribbean island setting,
March 29, 2024
With its talented cast, amazing voices, dynamic choreography, and stunning visuals, ‘Once on This Island’ captures the magic and spirit of the Caribbean island setting,
Isabella Wagner is outstanding as the lean and hungry Ciaus Cassius. Wagner strength is finding the emotional core in Cassius’ speeches and using that emotion
This is Shakespeare that trusts its audience, trusts its actors, and trusts the joy of live theatre to do the rest.
It is not hard to understand why this play has been one of Samantha’s passion projects. Visky’s writing style is lyrical and soothing, even when addressing not-so-soothing topics.
With tons of audience involvement, it pulls you into the season with a smile.