What is ride the cyclone?

Ride the Cyclone is a musical created by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. It centers around a group of teenagers from a Catholic school choir in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, who die in a freak roller coaster accident.

The musical explores themes of death, mortality, and the meaning of life as the deceased choir members compete for the chance to be revived by a mechanical fortune teller named Karnak. Each character gets a song to express their deepest desires, fears, and unfulfilled potential.

Notable characters include Ocean O'Connell Rosenberg, the ambitious and competitive leader of the choir; Ricky Potts, a mute boy who comes to life through his elaborate fantasy sequences; and Jane Doe, a mysterious, unidentified girl.

The show blends dark humor with poignant moments, using a variety of musical styles to showcase each character's unique personality. It gained popularity through online fan communities and has been performed in various theaters and schools.