RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre
Dates: 5/29/2025 - 6/15/2025
📍 Theatre: Farmers Alley Theatre
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Farmers Alley Theatre will present the Kalamazoo premiere of Ride the Cyclone, a contemporary dark-comedy musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. The story follows six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir who find themselves in a limbo-like state after a roller coaster accident, competing for the chance to return to life. The production is directed and choreographed by Leonard E. Sullivan, featuring a cast that includes Jason Mulay Koch, Braeden Davis, and Emery Henderson, among others. This 90-minute musical blends various musical styles and offers a poignant examination of life and mortality, enhanced by its unique and eccentric storytelling.
Cast and Creative Team for RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre
Cast
Jason Mulay Koch
Mischa
Braeden Davis
Noel
Emery Henderson
Ocean
Alex Daspit
Ricky
Niki Metcalf
Constance
Faith Northcutt
Jane Doe
Steve Brubaker
the Amazing Karnak
Creative Team
Leonard E. Sullivan
Director
Leonard E. Sullivan
Choreographer
Brendan Hollins
Music Director
Jeremy Koch
Managing Artistic Director
Kathy Mulay
Production Manager
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May 27, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Ride the Cyclone, a hilarious and outlandish story, in which 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. Written by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, this popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived! Ride the Cyclone at Farmers Alley Theatre runs May 29th-June 15th, with an American Sign Language interpreted performance on Thursday, June 5th. We had the chance to interview the Director of the show and see what Leonard Sullivan had to say, as well as his thoughts on Ride the Cyclone.
Interview: Niki Metcalf of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre
May 22, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre is presenting Ride the Cyclone, a 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. Written by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, this popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!
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What shows have played recently at Farmers Alley Theatre?
Dear Evan Hansen (07/09/26-07/26/26)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (04/03/25-04/27/25)
School of Rock (07/17/24-07/28/24)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (06/12/24-06/23/24)
Sondheim on Sondheim (04/25/24-05/12/24)
Skeleton Crew (03/07/24-03/17/24)
Native Gardens (01/25/24-02/04/24)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
A Jukebox for the Algonquin (04/03/25-04/27/25)
School of Rock (07/17/24-07/28/24)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (06/12/24-06/23/24)
Sondheim on Sondheim (04/25/24-05/12/24)
Skeleton Crew (03/07/24-03/17/24)
Native Gardens (01/25/24-02/04/24)
What shows are coming up next at Farmers Alley Theatre?
My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War (09/17/26-10/04/26)
Come from Away (11/05/26-12/13/26)
Accomplice (01/28/27-02/07/27)
Lost in Yonkers (03/18/27-04/04/27)
Kimberly Akimbo (05/20/27-06/06/27)
TBD Summer 2027 Musical (07/15/27-08/01/27)
Come from Away (11/05/26-12/13/26)
Accomplice (01/28/27-02/07/27)
Lost in Yonkers (03/18/27-04/04/27)
Kimberly Akimbo (05/20/27-06/06/27)
TBD Summer 2027 Musical (07/15/27-08/01/27)
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