Broadway's Once on this Island | Talks at Google

Cast members Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita R. Miller, Loren Lott, & Rodrick Covington and creatives Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty stop by Google to discuss the critically acclaimed musical revival "Once on this Island."
Once On This Island is the tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by the powerful island gods, Erzulie (Lea Salonga), Asaka (Alex Newell, “Glee”), Papa Ge (Merle Dandridge, “Greenleaf”), and Agwe (Quentin Earl Darrington, Cats), on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
Bursting with Caribbean colors, rhythms and dance, the story comes to vibrant life in a striking production by Tony Award®-nominated director Michael Arden (Spring Awakening revival) and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown. This production transforms the reality of a tropical village devastated by a storm into a fantastical world alive with hope.
Song list:
1:00 - Mama Will Provide
49:08 - Rain
52:00 - Waiting for Life
Moderated by Michael Shayan.

[@aidanlam5336]

I am so glad I found this!! Have been looking for Loren's Mama Will Provide, and FINALLY FOUND IT!!!

[@vaibumohan954]

Quentin Earl Darrington could summon the flood waters and destroy my apartment and I would thank him I swear

[@agsmashups]

I performed with Quentin in New Zealand when he came to Auckland, such an amazing man. We all were in love with him and his words of wisdom

[@graciiemyoung]

*PERFORMANCE TIMECODES:*
1:03 - "Mama Will Provide" performed by Loren Lott, with Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita R. Miller, & Rodrick Covington.
49:11 - "Rain" performed by Quentin Earl Darrington.
52:02 - "Waiting for Life" performed by Loren Lott.
*CONVERSATION TIMECODES:*
4:07 - Conversation begins.
4:55 - The cast and creative team introduce themselves.
4:58 - Question: "How did you [Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty] find each other?"

[@kennedi.m]

Loren did so well!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@goingincircles0]

loren just KILLED mama will provide i almost screamed

[@PapaLobo94]

goingincircles0 After hearing this, I personally think that Loren was better Alex in singing this song. But that’s just me

[@remyfacade]

Not really. She does not fit the song in any sense. Kenita should have sung this song.

[@brendanpilgrim9851]

THE ONLY THING I WISH LOREN WOULD DO...WOULD TAKE THE SONG A LITTLE MORE SERIOUSLY...SHE ACTS LIKE A LITTLE GIRL SINGING LOL THIS SONG..SHE IS GOOD...SHE WAS JUST HAVING FUN...THE REGISTER IS THERE...ALEX DID IT BETTER....HE JUST HAVE THAT EDGE...LOREN DID GOOD.@@PapaLobo94

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

And now Loren is stepping in for Hailey as Ti Moune!
...I might just have to go see her!

[@dontpugme]

I screamed when Lynn said a woman told her she gave birth to 'Waiting For Life' 🤣😂

[@denzeldavid1090]

I LOVE LOREN UGH

[@cvergis30]

"SPIN YA BUTT IN A CIRCLE!" 3:40

[@fjaplit]

Just saw it Dec 28th. By far the most complete and talented vocal performance that I've ever seen. Entire cast absolutely solid and on. Very special performance.

[@jaywilliammoreno2777]

Alex Newell left a very BIG shoes to fill. Lauren did a great job and give it her own flavor.

[@IMRYAN871]

when was this filmed? lorens first asaka was March 30, 2018 and this was uploaded on April 12, 2018?

[@warrenmoore4743]

With social media, etc...we might "learn" fast...but we don't ness. learn fully.

[@TheHoustonTraveler]

Queen Lea is MIA

[@nickhiesa]

Rodrick!!!!!

[@voxextremos22]

Hailey is very cute

[@Janyses]

This is Lauren Lott, not Hailey. :-)

[@thamarasanon9638]

did she haiti??

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

Loren= Michelle Williams 2.0