once on this island

Asbury Park Schools

High school’s spring musical nominated for four Basie Awards

'I'm so proud of the work they've done' — Director Gary Kilmer

By Molly Mulshine


The Asbury Park High School musical, “Once on this Island,” has been nominated for four Basie Awards. The cast and crew received nods for outstanding lighting design in a musical, outstanding student/adult orchestra, outstanding chorus in a musical, and outstanding direction in a musical. The nominations were announced on May 8. The “Once on this […]

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May 17, 2013
Asbury Park Schools

Inspired by Sandy, high schoolers to perform ‘Once on this Island’

Tickets free for children, $5 for spectators over 18

By Molly Mulshine


The Asbury Park High School theatre department is gearing up for its spring musical, “Once on this Island.” The play tells the story of a group of Caribbean islanders who are in the midst of a violent tropical storm. “It’s about a little girl who survives a hurricane and believes her life is destined for […]

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Apr 09, 2013