MEREDITH — When selecting the next play to be performed at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Timothy L’Ecuyer’s thought was to bring a little joy to the stage.

“Once on This Island” rose up for L’Ecuyer, the producing artistic director, because it doesn’t shy away from the difficulties of life, but is ultimately uplifting.

“There is real value in presenting a piece right now that talks about hanging on and getting through, and finding joy in difficult circumstances,” he said. “There’s a lot of chaos in the world right now. I know I find it encouraging to engage with a piece like this.”

The show will be performed this weekend, with dates through next week.

Lesley Pankhurst, patron and company services director for the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, explained the production is a musical fable rough

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