Performed live at Fed's Backyard Theater March 10-12, 2023!
With a book, music, and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond,
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical tells the story of the members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, who perish on a faulty roller coaster called "The Cyclone." Each tells a story to win the reward of a mechanical fortune teller — the chance to return to life.
CAST AND CREW
ADA JORDAN
jane doe
Ada Jordan is thrilled to be apart of this amazing cast working on this very challenging yet rewarding show! Ada Jordan is a level 2 in the VPA Theatre Program at Booker High School.
She was most previously seen as Rona in ‘The 25th..Spelling Bee’ at Booker High School but some of her other favorite credits include: Mrs.Wormwood (Matilda Jr.), Helena (Midsummer), and Peggy (42nd Street). She wants to give a huge thanks to Fed and his incredible family for making all of this possible and all of her family and friends for support!
novella rose
marshall
ocean
Novella is thrilled to be a part of Fed’s Backyard Theatre’s debut show. Sone of her other recent credits include Cathrine(Pippin), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Margot/Elle Understudy (Legally Blonde), and Sponge (James and the Giant Peach jr.)
Novella’s favorite food is The Green Tea tango with banana at Smoothie king. Speaking of Green Novella’s #1 goal in life is to play her banjo with Kermit and the muppets. Novella would like to thank her amazing cast, crew, and family for all of the support (especially #Queenlisa). Enjoy the Show! novellamarshall.com
YAIRA SPEARS
CONSTANCE
Yaira Spears is a level 2 acting major in the VPA program of Booker High School.
They are thrilled to be joining this cast of Ride the Cyclone! Some other credits of theirs include 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne), Godspell (Bless the Lord), Shrek (Dragon), and Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Belle). They want to thank their support system (“y’all know who you are!”) for always being there for them as well as Fed for this amazing opportunity! “Also! Big shout out to my kitten babies Kylo and Maibee for keeping me sane!”
owen demaio
ricky
Owen DeMaio is a Senior Theatre Major at Booker High and he is so proud to support Fed and his cast mates as Fed’s Backyard Theater proudly presents their first show: Ride the Cyclone!
He is excited to see where college takes him as well as his passion for Voice Acting.
tyler gevas
mischa
Tyler Gevas is super excited to be appearing in Ride the Cyclone and being a part of Fed’s Backyard Theater inaugural show!
Tyler has appeared in many theatrical productions including Sound of Music as Kurt Von Trapp at Asolo Rep and Singin in the Rain Jr. as Stagehand 2 at Booker Middle School. Look for him in the upcoming Netflix Feature; The Mothership, directed by Academy Award nominated Matt Charmin and starring Academy Award Best Actress Halle Berry. Tyler is 5’10. Tyler’s favorite movie is Surviving Lunch. Tyler occasionally enjoys a short game of Jenga. Tyler would like to thank all his homies for the support!
kyle ramon
noel
Kyle Ramon is thrilled to be apart of the first FBT show! Kyle has performed in many shows around town and with school. Kyle previously performed in the Rise Above productions Shrek (Shrek), Suessical (Horton), and School of Rock (Billy) and Kyle was in Evita (Children’s Choir) and Sound of Music (Kurt’s understudy) with Asolo Repertory theatre. Kyle is currently a level 2 theatre major in the Booker High School Theatre program and has performed in Spelling Bee (Barfeé) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Asher), and Forum (Protean). But Kyle wants everyone to remember his humble beginnings as the alluring knight number 4 in Cinderella kids at Southside Elementary school (Grade 2). He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for making this experience eat!
trenton tesar
virgil the rat
Trenton Tesar is a 9th grader in the VPA program at Booker High School. He was most recently seen in Matilda (Escapologist), Fame (Ensemble), Shrek (Bishop), Legally Blonde (Ensemble), Seussical (Vlad Vladikoff, Mr Mayor Understudy, Ensemble), Cinderella (Ensemble), through Rise Above. You may have also seen him perform in James and the Giant Peach (Ensemble) or Frozen Jr (Ensemble). He is very excited to be a part of this show! He wants to thank his parents, and brother for their continued love and support, and Fed and everyone else on the creative team and cast for their time and dedication throughout this performance. He loves freeze dried strawberries. He hopes you enjoy watching RIDE THE CYCLONE!!
adam lucas
the amazing karnak
Adam Lucas is an award-winning actor and performer who brings an enthusiastic and ambitious energy to his everyday life. Adam's love for the arts stems from an early age, having seen his first Broadway show at age four. He loves all things strange and unusual. Additionally, he loves to explore various works and find both a meaning and a purpose in the characters that he portrays. He also loves pasta. TV: Evil Lives Here (Investigation Discovery) Theater: Ride the Cyclone (The Amazing Karnak), Mamma Mia! (Bill Austin).
Adam is represented by The Movement Talent Agency, more information can be found at www.movement-agency.com. (jim@movement-agency.com)
federico
hradek
Director/Choreographer
maddie
holdway
Stage Manager
Ethan
fuhrmeister
Lighting Designer
adam
lucas
Producer/Visual Effects Designer
JACKSON
CARNEY
Costume Designer
CYCLONE MEDIA
Ride the Cyclone: The Musical was presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com.)