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Ride The Cyclone at Farmers Alley Theatre
Dates: 5/29/2025 - 6/15/2025
📍 Theatre: Farmers Alley Theatre
221 Farmers Alley
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-343-2727
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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.
Jon Moody as Virgil the Rat and Steve Brubaker as The Amazing Karnak in Ride the Cyclone. Photos by Klose2u Photography L.L.C.
Steve Brubaker as The Amazing Karnak and Faith Northcutt as Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone. Photos by Klose2u Photography L.L.C.
Cast and Creative Team for Ride The Cyclone at Farmers Alley Theatre
Cast
Emery Henderson
Ocean
Faith Northcutt
Jane Doe
Niki Metcalf
Constance
Jason Mulay
Mischa
Alex Daspit
Ricky
Braeden Davis
Noel
Steve Brubaker
The Amazing Karnak
Maya Narayan
Female Understudy
Zachary Widner
Male Understudy
Creative Team
Leonard E. Sullivan
Director & Choreographer
Brendan Hollins
Music Director
Roger W. Burleigh
Stage Manager
Mike Borzkowski
Technical Director
Sam Snow
Scenic Designer
Lanford J. Potts
Lighting Designer
Chris Mahlmann
Projections Designer
Carter Rice
Sound Designer
Savannah Draper
Props/Scenic Artist
Molly Lewis
Costume Designer
Steve Hodges
Hair/Wig Designer
Mary Narusis
Assistant Stage Manager
Cameron Taylor
Asst. Technical Director
News About Ride The Cyclone at Farmers Alley Theatre
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Close Season 18 at Farmers Alley Theatre
June 11, 2026 Farmers Alley Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI will present DEAR EVAN HANSEN as the final production of its 18th season, directed by Kathy Mulay, featuring the Tony Award-winning score by Pasek and Paul.
INTO THE WOODS Will Come to Farmers Alley Theatre
May 14, 2026 Farmers Alley Theatre will present a small-cast, in-the-round production of INTO THE WOODS by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Leonard E. Sullivan, in Kalamazoo, MI.
COME FROM AWAY Opens In September At Farmers Alley Theatre
August 25, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre opens its 18th season with Come From Away (Sept. 25–Oct. 12+). The hit musical tells the true story of Gander, Newfoundland, welcoming stranded travelers after 9/11. Directed by Kathy Mulay, with performances Thursdays–Sundays.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Farmers Alley Theatre
June 28, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre will bring Season 17 to a close as they present BEAUTIFUL, the Carole King Musical at the Nelda K. Balch Festival Playhouse on the campus of Kalamazoo College. Check out rehearsal footage here!
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
June 18, 2025 Farmers Alley Theatre will bring Season 17 to a close as they present BEAUTIFUL, the Carole King Musical at the Nelda K. Balch Festival Playhouse on the campus of Kalamazoo College.
Interview: Leonard Sullivan of RIDE THE CYCLONE at Farmers Alley Theatre
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!
RIDE THE CYCLONE Comes to Farmers Alley Theatre
April 25, 2025 Coming off the heels of the enormously popular, sold out and extended production of A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Farmers Alley Theatre presents the Kalamazoo premiere of Ride the Cyclone.
JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For Farmers Alley Theatre's 2024-25 Season
May 02, 2024 Following a season full of critically acclaimed productions, sold out shows, and holdovers, Farmers Alley Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season lineup: Jersey Boys, A Christmas Carol, Dial M for Murder, A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Ride the Cyclone, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.About the Theatre
Farmers Alley Theatre produces professional theatre of the highest caliber in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its staff and artists strive to entertain while inspiring, educating, and communicating with audiences to reflect on the diverse human experience.
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What shows have played recently at Farmers Alley Theatre?
Dear Evan Hansen (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Goodnight, Oscar (04/16/26-05/03/26)
Misery (03/05/26-03/21/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
Come From Away (09/26/25-10/26/25)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (07/10/25-07/20/25)
RIDE THE CYCLONE (05/29/25-06/15/25)
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)
Into the Woods (05/28/26-06/14/26)
Goodnight, Oscar (04/16/26-05/03/26)
Misery (03/05/26-03/21/26)
Primary Trust (01/22/26-02/01/26)
A Very Kalamazoo Christmas (11/20/25-12/14/25)
Come From Away (09/26/25-10/26/25)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (07/10/25-07/20/25)
RIDE THE CYCLONE (05/29/25-06/15/25)
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)
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)
Where is Farmers Alley Theatre located?
Farmers Alley Theatre is at 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo, MI.
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