“Once” cast members showcase their musical skills

Cast members from the upcoming show “Once,” including Diane King Vann, left, and Marnina Schon perform during a noon gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Cast members from the upcoming musical “Once” perform during a rousing noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Scott Anthony sings as he and fellow cast members from the show “Once” showcase their musical skills during a noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Cast members Diane King Vann, Marnina Schon, Scott Anthony and Cassidy Stirtz, from left, from the upcoming musical “Once” showcase their skills as rousing musicians during a noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Amanda Leigh Jerry sings as she and fellow cast members from the upcoming musical “Once” perform during a noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Marnina Schon shouts out while playing her violin as she and fellow cast members from the show “Once” displayed their musical skills during a noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

A crowd gathers to watch cast members from the upcoming musical “Once” perform as a band in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.

Cast members from the upcoming musical “Once,” perform the song “South Australia” during a noontime gig in front of South Coast Repertory on Wednesday.