"Cyclone" Musical Finds Salvation in Its Offbeat Charm
In this eccentric production of "Ride the Cyclone," director Lizzi Gee masterfully weaves together a narrative that defies conventional storytelling. Based on an original concept by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, the show follows six high school students who find themselves sent to their deaths after a rollercoaster accident. However, instead of succumbing to despair, they're given a second chance in the "in-between," where they must compete for redemption.
At the heart of this unusual premise lies an impressive ensemble cast, each bringing their unique energy to their respective roles. Baylie Carson shines as Ocean, the high school queen bee, with her sparkling song about self-adoration. Damon Gould makes a captivating appearance as Noel, with his dreamlike ballad featuring plenty of high kicks and corsets.
Meanwhile, Bartek Kraszewski's Ukrainian rebel Mischa brings a much-needed dose of edginess with his rap, while Jack Maverick transforms into a sparkly space-age bachelor in Ricky's infectious number. Robyn Gilbertson impresses as Constance, the nicest girl in town, showcasing her love for life just before it slips away.
However, things start to feel formulaic once each character takes their turn, singing about themselves and their journeys. Despite this structure, "Ride the Cyclone" remains a genuinely unique musical with plenty of charm. With some tweaks, it's clear that this show could truly take off.
Gee's clever direction brings out the best in her talented cast, and the set design is equally impressive. The Amazing Karnak, played by Edward Wu, serves as a memorable guide through the "in-between," moving stiffly like a wind-up toy to command attention.
Ultimately, "Ride the Cyclone" is an offbeat musical that finds its own path, celebrating life in all its quirky beauty. It may not be perfect, but with a bit of fine-tuning, this show has the potential to ride the cyclone straight into your heart.
In this eccentric production of "Ride the Cyclone," director Lizzi Gee masterfully weaves together a narrative that defies conventional storytelling. Based on an original concept by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, the show follows six high school students who find themselves sent to their deaths after a rollercoaster accident. However, instead of succumbing to despair, they're given a second chance in the "in-between," where they must compete for redemption.
At the heart of this unusual premise lies an impressive ensemble cast, each bringing their unique energy to their respective roles. Baylie Carson shines as Ocean, the high school queen bee, with her sparkling song about self-adoration. Damon Gould makes a captivating appearance as Noel, with his dreamlike ballad featuring plenty of high kicks and corsets.
Meanwhile, Bartek Kraszewski's Ukrainian rebel Mischa brings a much-needed dose of edginess with his rap, while Jack Maverick transforms into a sparkly space-age bachelor in Ricky's infectious number. Robyn Gilbertson impresses as Constance, the nicest girl in town, showcasing her love for life just before it slips away.
However, things start to feel formulaic once each character takes their turn, singing about themselves and their journeys. Despite this structure, "Ride the Cyclone" remains a genuinely unique musical with plenty of charm. With some tweaks, it's clear that this show could truly take off.
Gee's clever direction brings out the best in her talented cast, and the set design is equally impressive. The Amazing Karnak, played by Edward Wu, serves as a memorable guide through the "in-between," moving stiffly like a wind-up toy to command attention.
Ultimately, "Ride the Cyclone" is an offbeat musical that finds its own path, celebrating life in all its quirky beauty. It may not be perfect, but with a bit of fine-tuning, this show has the potential to ride the cyclone straight into your heart.
. I DO THINK SOME EPISODES FELT A BIT FORMULAIC BUT OVERALL THE SHOW HAD SUCH A WILD AND WEIRD VIBE THAT I LOVED IT FOR IT!!!
The cast is SO talented and quirky, it's like they were made for this show! Baylie Carson's song about self-adoration is EVERYTHING 
and Damon Gould's rap as Noel is so cool 
Bartek Kraszewski's Mischa brings the edginess we need in a musical 
And let's not forget Edward Wu as The Amazing Karnak, he's like a wind-up toy come to life 
I love how this show defies conventional storytelling and finds its own weird beauty 
The cast is super talented, especially Baylie Carson - that girl can SING 
And I gotta say, I'm a sucker for Mischa's rap number 
Bartek Kraszewski totally brings the heat in his Ukrainian rebel vibe! 
the cast is super talented, I mean Baylie Carson's Ocean is giving me major diva vibes 
it might not be perfect, but with some tweaks, I think this show could be HUGE 
, especially baylie's sparkly song about self-love 
and bartek's edgy rap 
... and omg, the set design is like a whole different world 
... but yeah, i can see how things get a bit formulaic after a while 
... still, the show's unique charm is what makes me wanna watch it again 
. The cast is amazing, especially Baylie Carson as Ocean - her song about self-adoration was so catchy 
. Still, it's a unique musical that's all about celebrating life's quirks 
. And the cast, oh man, they totally bring it! Baylie's song about self-adoration had me giggling 
and i gotta say its kinda weird but in a good way lol! i mean the concept is def weird - 6 teens die on rollercoaster then get 2nd chance to compete for redemption, but like the cast makes it work 
baylie carson as ocean is totes iconic 
and damon gould as noel is lowkey stunning with those corsets 
. Bartek kraszewski's rap tho - so edgy! 
overall its a unique musical thats all about embracing life's quirks, so i'm def here for it 
At least the cast is talented though? Baylie Carson's Ocean is really something 
like, we get it, we're supposed to learn something from them, but can't we just kinda... feel the emotions instead? 
still, overall, i think it's a dope show and they deserve some props for trying something new 
! The way they weave together these random characters' stories is like, genius 
. I love how it's not your average story, you know? But at the same time, some of the songs start to feel a bit repetitive...like, yeah we get it, each character has their own cool thing 
. The cast is super talented and I'm loving the diversity in their roles!