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Toronto ON at Theatre Passe Muraille Nov 10-Dec 3
http://passemuraille.on.ca/shows/fall2011/ridethecyclone/
by Jacob Richmond
lyrics and music by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond
Directed by Britt Small and Jacob Richmond
Choreography and Staging by Treena Stubel
Starring Rielle Braid, Matthew Coulson, Kelly Hudson, Elliott Loran, Sarah Jane Pelzer, Kholby Wardell and Hank Pine
The long-awaited big-cast musical sequel to Legoland, from the theatrical wunderkinder at Victoria’s own Atomic Vaudeville. It’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a musical ride, as a teenage chamber choir from Uranium, Saskatchewan die in a roller coaster accident at a traveling fair. Karnack, a mechanized fortune-telling machine, feels responsible for the young choir’s demise, and gives the teens a chance to express themselves to the world after death. Ride the Cyclone is their final recital, where they celebrate their individuality while coming to terms with their untimely demise. Featuring a cast of Victoria’s most talented young performers, directed by Atomic Vaudeville co-founders Britt Small and Jacob Richmond.
Awards
The SummerWorks Prize for Production (2010)
The NOW Magazine Audience Choice Award(2010)
Reviews
“…probably the most uproarious and outrageous piece of musical theatre Canada has ever produced.” -J. Kelly Nestruck, The Globe and Mail
“…riotously funny, always surprising and filled with five shows’ worth of solid ideas.” -Jon Kaplan, Now Magazine
“A work of pure genius…a dark and delicious carnival of lost souls…Catch it now and proudly proclaim that you were aboard for the ride early on.” – Peter Birnie, Vancouver Sun
“The show is unquestionably a success, cleverly covering a wide-ranging musical pastiche: gospel, rap, Brechtian cabaret, Broadway-style show tunes.” -Adrian Chamberlain, Times-Colonist
“Ride the Cyclone is a bizarre, quirky homegrown musical theatre production that Victorians should be proud of—and if the virtually sold-out run is any indication, they certainly are. It’s one roller coaster you’ll want to go on over and over again. This musical theatre experience is a ride you won’t soon forget.” -Amanda Farrell, Monday Magazine
Set Design by Hank Pine and James Insell
Costume Design by Ingrid Hansen
Lighting Design by Michael Franzmann
Videography by Chris Loran performed by Celine Stubel
(former cast includes Carey Wass, Celine Stubel, Tim Johnson and Almira Jiwa)
Hi-Res Photos for MEDIA: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ridethecyclone/