Ride the Cyclone

From left to right: Elliott Loran, Rielle Braid, Sarah Pelzer, Matthew Coulson, Kelly Hudson, Kholby Wardell in "Ride the Cyclone." A Theatre Passe Muraille and Leading to Problems Stage Company presentation from the Atomic Vaudeville musical in one act. Book by Jacob Richmond. Lyrics and music by Brooke Maxwell and Richmond. Directed by Britt Small , Richmond. Choreographed and staged by Treena Stubel.Ocean Rosenberg - Rielle Braid Misha Bachinsky - Matthew Coulson Constance Blackwood - Kelly Hudson Ough Potts - Elliot Loran Jane Doe - Sarah Pelzer Noel Gruber - Kohlby WardellPicture "Forever Plaid" meets "Glee" meets "Spring Awakening" you may have a great idea of "Ride the Cyclone," a completely new musical that has been kicking around for quite a while but recently was modified and mounted in the production that's offered out its entire Toronto run and created people wanted-for words round the Canadian musical scene: "The next 'Drowsy Chaperone.'" Happily, show lives around the thrill. It doesn't only have legs, it's a centipede. "Drowsy" and "Cyclone" have little to keep, except both drummed up a effective grass roots support and handled to have interaction both auds and native press. "Cyclone" arises from an eclectic west coast company referred to as Atomic Vaudeville, and Jacob Richmond's awesome book is vital. A five-voice choir from Uranium City, Saskatchewan, all die in the curler- coaster crash inside a tacky circus. They return within the dead to supply the final concert, numerous party pieces through which they sing in what their existence was like and whatever they wanted it may be. The gay guy regrets getting bought before he "kissed a man or visited Paris," and therefore does in the fantasy, as being a floozie chanteusie (Kohlby Wardell, in the virtuoso turn). The troubled daughter from the bitchy Irish mother together with a Marxist Jewish father relives the debate where she lost out, despite her awesome talent, to political correctness (Rielle Braid, remaining from cliches). Furthermore, you will find the comicbook geek who want to be a hero referred to as Bachelor Guy (Elliott Loran in fine form), the Ukranian immigrant who combines gangsta rap with classical ballet (a amusing Matthew Coulson) as well as the sweet girl who out of the blue breaks out in to a gospel song of complete disclosure (Kelly Hudson, who you'd follow anywhere). Music by Brooke Maxwell handles being tuneful and theatrical without falling into pastiche, while lyrics by Maxwell and Richmond will be clever and frequently more. Show acquires one more edge with the feel of a sixth chorister, empty-eyed and quiet since the grave. Nobody knows who she's or how she showed up, however, if she sings you understand dying might be the actual theme in the show. Artist Sarah Pelzer's empty stare and soaring voice produce a great combination for your part. A pleasurable tuner with great resonance, "Cyclone" is among the demise of small metropolitan areas, youthful lives as well as the wants an entire generation, nevertheless it can get across its message with real skill. Having its small-scale cast and production values, "Ride the Cyclone" seems a tempting prospect for canny producers.Set, Hank Pine and James Insell costumes, Ingrid Hansen lighting, Michael Franzmann. Opened up up, examined November. 14 2011. Experienced 12 ,. 4. Running time: 1 hour, 45 MIN. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com