Ride the Cyclone: The Musical
Performing March 27 – April 12, 2026, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
A wildly original new musical—part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected.
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
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About This Production
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. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| Karnak | Nova Farrell |
| Ocean | Meredith Arends |
| Constance | Isabella Penza |
| Noel | Markus Rosendahl |
| Mischa | Taylor Nunziato-Cruz |
| Ricky | Erick Resendiz |
| Jane Doe | Amber Poirier |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Jack Taylor |
| Musical Director | Elise Kurbat |
| Choreographer | Falin Taylor |
| Choreographer | Ada Poormon |
| Assistant Choreographer | Finley Wilbur |
| Costume Designer | Samantha Utpadel |
| Set Designer | Rob Adams |
| Hair and Makeup | Falin Taylor |
| Assistant Hair and Makeup | Griffin Wilbur |
| Stage Manager | Harleigh Irizarry |
| Light Designer | Ellie Little |
| Sound Designer | Jack Taylor & Kenny Grossman |
| Media Designer | Jack Taylor |
| Prop Designer | Kenny & VIcki Grossman |