Ride the Cyclone
September 29
November 8, 2015
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare
book, music and lyrics by
Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
directed and choreographed
by Rachel Rockwell
New Work Partner
Deliciously fresh and as irreverent as it is accomplished... it leaves you grinning ear to ear.
Time Out Chicago
The Play
This fall marks the U.S. premiere of a new musical with a refreshingly offbeat twist. Part comedy, part tragedy—and wholly unexpected—this wildly imaginative story delivers surprises at every turn. The lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. A mechanical fortune-teller invites each to tell their story of a life interrupted—offering the chance to come to terms with their fates. At once quirky and smart, edgy and beautiful, Ride the Cyclone ultimately reveals the resilience of the human spirit in spite of senseless tragedy.
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Critical Acclaim
Chicago Tribune raves: "quirky, bizarre, emotionally hefty and tantalizing, Ride the Cyclone is poised to take the musical world by storm."
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Conversation with the Creators
Co-creators Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell discuss their original musical, now making its U.S. premiere at CST.
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Developing New Works
CST identifies, supports and nurtures writers and creators whose ideas are as big and audacious as our "resident playwright," William Shakespeare.
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The Players
Creative Team
Brooke Maxwell Book, Music and Lyrics
Jacob Richmond Book, Music and Lyrics
Rachel Rockwell Director / Choreographer
Doug Peck Music Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Theresa Ham Costume Designer
Greg Hofmann Lighting Designer
Mike Tutaj Projection Designer
Palmer Jankens Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Ericka Mac Associate Director / Choreographer
Michael Kaish Associate Music Director / Conductor / Keyboard
Cast
Lillian Castillo Constance Blackwood
Jackson Evans Ricky Potts
Karl Hamilton The Amazing Karnak
Russell Mernagh Mischa Bachinski
Emily Rohm Jane Doe
Tiffany Tatreau Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg
Kholby Wardell Noel Gruber