Ride the Cyclone: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Ride the Cyclone tells the story of a high school choir from Uranium, a small town in Canada. The choir meets a tragic end when their roller coaster carriage derails. However, they are given a second chance by a carnival fortune teller, who offers them the opportunity to compete for a return to life. As each choir member shares their hopes, dreams, and regrets, Ride the Cyclone explores themes of mortality, identity, and the human experience.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
Cast: Small • 7 Roles • Teen Roles
Genre: Dark Comedy / Horror
Setting: Present / Canada
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Brooke Maxwell, Jacob Richmond
Cast Albums
Licensing
Ride the Cyclone is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Tags
2010s, Animals, Canadian, Comedic, Dark, Edgy, High School, Horror, LGBTQ+, Narrator, One-Act, Original, Pop
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Last Reviewed: March 30, 2026