As the show begins, a child is scared by a tropical storm, and the community comes together to soothe her with a story. On an island where people are segregated by color and class, the four Gods (Earth, Water, Love and Death) make a wager. A young lady leaves her humble upbringing to go after her true love, the Prince, only to see she must make an impossible decision. With Calypso-inspired music and fantastical storytelling, Once on This Island is a celebration of hope and generosity.