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Once on This Island: This folk musical about a poor Haitian girl who rescues, then falls in love with a handsome young aristocrat is a deceptively simple meditation on race, class, and gender politics. The story-theater-style show features a big, energetic cast in a colorful spectacle of a production, with splashy visuals. But while the show is easy on the eye, a muddy sound system makes it hard to hear, despite the company's strong vocal skills. Teddy Harrell Jr. directs with energy but without precision. (Through October 17 at Liberty Square Community Center, 6304 NW 14th Ave., Miami, 305-751-4043, [email protected].)