Here  at The Project, we are hard at work preparing for this summer’s Performing Arts Camp. Ten years ago this summer, we first produced ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and we are thrilled to make its magic come alive again!

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a heartfelt Caribbean re-telling of “The Little Mermaid” story, based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy.  With its Calypso-infused musical score and poignant lyrics, this musical is sure to leave a lasting impression, both on our audience and our summer campers.

One of the core concepts behind The Project’s summer Performing Arts Camp program is the value of ensemble storytelling.  ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a perfect vessel, as the show’s ensemble plays a crucial role in the story.  On a beautiful island in the French Antilles,  Ti Moune, an orphaned peasant girl, is taken in and raised by an elderly couple.  When she falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy young man from the other side of the island, the gods put in motion a plan to test the strength of love against the power of death.  When Daniel’s car crashes during a terrible storm, Ti Moune makes a choice that challenges everything she knows about life and love on her side of the island.

Day Camp for students in grades 1-6 runs from June 18 through June 29.  Senior Camp for students grades 6 – 12 at Camp Caldera runs from June 30 through July 11. Participation in the Senior Camp is by audition only.  Performances are Thursday July 12 through Sunday July 15.

For more information on our Performing Arts Camp program, please select an option from the SUMMER menu at the top of our homepage, or email kate@yptproject.org.  And don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook!

“There is an island where rivers run deep…”