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

April 17, 18, 19 at the Great Falls Grange

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

Meet The Crew

Direction

Mary Clare Pelczynski & Kaya Thomas

Choreography

Mary Clare Pelczynski & Kaya Thomas

Sound Design

Sofi Hemmons & David Garcia

Set Construction

Anthony Pelczynsk

Run Crew

Rowan Jung, Gem Ali, Josie Peck, Owen Guzman, Holly Lewis

Music Direction

Amelia Mongold

Lighting Design

Katie Powderly

Costume/Hair & Makeup Design

Kathleen Tran

Publicity

Alexis Torres, Heather Regan

Poster Design

Amelia Mongold

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.