RIDE THE CYCLONE

Directed by Mary Clare Pelczynski

Co-Directed by Kaya Thomas

Music Directed by Lia Mongold

Choreographed by Mary Clare Pelczynski & Kaya Thomas

music, lyrics and book by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

Originally produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris Berchard ​

​

Three young women on stage in costumes, one holding a doll, this is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone.
A dark and moody photo from The Roguish Players' production of 'Ride The Cyclone' during the song 'The Uranium Suite'
A theatrical stage scene featuring young women dressed in plaid skirts and colorful tops, with some standing on wooden boxes, This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone during the song "Sugar Cloud"

“In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. A funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

Each musical number in Ride the Cyclone showcases a different musical genre – from glam rock to pop to rap and folk, there’s truly something for everyone!”

Meet the Cast

A young girl dressed in a school uniform with a gray blazer, red tie, plaid skirt, and white knee-high socks, standing outside near an amusement park or festival with a colorful building in the background. She is smiling and raising her fist in a triumphant pose.
A young girl sitting on outdoor steps, wearing a school uniform with a blue cardigan, with a worried expression, resting her chin on her hand.

ELLIE WHITFIELD

As Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg

NATALIE CRADLER

As Constance Blackwood

Young boy with long brown hair, wearing a white shirt and a purple necktie, standing against a beige textured wall, looking at a vintage-style Paris exhibition poster depicting a woman with dark hair in a red dress, standing next to a bicycle.
A young boy in a white shirt, black pants, green baseball cap, and glasses leaning against a black round table, looking at his phone, with a wooden fence and a sign that reads 'La Belle WINE BAR On Cloud Wine' in the background.

RUSSELL BILDERBECK FUENZALIDA

As Noel Gruber

FINNEGAN CLONEY

As Mischa Bachinski

A young person with light brown hair wearing a gray suit and orange gloves holding a black toy semi-automatic rifle, aiming it in a shooting position at an arcade.
A young girl with brown hair smiling in front of a wall decorated with hanging plants and greenery. She is wearing a white shirt, a gray vest, and a plaid skirt, with her arms extended forward.
Person dressed in a purple costume with a large purple hat with yellow fringe, pointing a card towards the camera against a black background.

MORGAN PALMER

As Ricky Potts

Person dressed in a vintage white blouse with lace details and a plaid skirt, standing outdoors with shadows of a lattice pattern on their face and body, and a Ferris wheel with autumn trees in the background.

Madelyn Regan

As Jane Doe

LORELEI DORAN

As Talia/Choir Member

REAGAN SHIN

As The Amazing Karnak

Person in a gray sweater with a bow tie standing next to a colorful, dragon-like sculpture with blue scales and green accents, against a background of rocky structures and painted scenery.

JOJO SELEME

As Virgil/Choir Member

A person wearing a mask resembling a mouse with ears, a gray leather jacket, and black pants, pointing at themselves on stage in front of a sign that says 'CYCLONE', This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone.
Teens dressed in plaid skirts and colorful sweaters performing on stage, with one girl balancing on a box. This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone.
Teens performing on stage with a sign that says 'Cyclone' in the background. This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone.
A girl dressed as a fortune teller with face paint and a purple cape standing inside a decorated booth labeled "The Amazing Karnak". A girl in a gray blazer, plaid skirt, and red tie stands in front, smiling and raising her fist. The booth has a glit
Three young women in school uniforms performing on stage, with the center woman holding a small angel figure, and having a dramatic expression.
Performer sitting on a wooden box stage with a sign reading 'CYCLONE' in the background, wearing a purple satin slip dress, fishnet stockings, and high heels, illuminated by stage lights.
Teens performing a play on stage, dressed in costumes with some wearing glasses, with a boy in the front holding a microphone and wearing a gold chain. This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone.
Children performing a stage play with costumes that include plaid skirts, orange vests, and cat headbands, with a person in the center smiling and gesturing. This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone
Theater cast performing on stage with a sign that says 'Cyclone' in the background, featuring actors in costumes with some holding props. This is a photo from The Roguish Players' production of Ride The Cyclone
A girl standing on stage in a school play, dressed in a blazer and plaid skirt, with other children bowing down in front of her, on a stage labeled 'CYCLONE' with various props and costumes around.
Three young girls perform on a stage set for a school play, with one girl sitting cross-legged in the foreground, two others standing behind her, and a circus-themed backdrop.
The scene shows a stage performance with a woman in a purple dress reclining on the floor, holding hands with a woman seated on a chair. In the background, several performers are dressed in schoolgirl and clown costumes, some wearing purple feather b
A group of children performing on a stage, dressed in school uniforms and colorful costumes, with a boy in the foreground wearing a gold chain and a baseball cap, holding a microphone. The set background has signs that say 'CARNELONE' and 'KARNA', re
Theater scene with people dressed in traditional clothing holding hands, on stage with a backdrop labeled 'CYCLONE' and various props.
Actors on stage performing a play, with women in schoolgirl costumes with plaid skirts, white shirts, and gold corsets, and a woman in the center with a white shirt and dark pants.