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| The Cast Photo by Rick Herman |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"There have been several plays, films and musicals that focus on a person or a group of individuals who are stuck in the area between life and death, and the quirky and fun musical Ride the Cyclone is one of the latest. It tells the story of a group of Canadian high school choir members who find themselves in the afterlife with a tough decision to make. With a great cast, fantastic creative elements, and clear direction, Phoenix College's production is a winner, even if the musical itself leaves a bit to be desired...The Phoenix College cast are all talented singers, with some incredibly impressive vocals, as well as actors who create unique and distinctive characters. ..Anna Dean Schindler's direction is clear and focused, and the choreography by Nikki Grapp is fun and varied. Music director Karl Schindler ensures the cast's vocals are strong and that the small, live band sounds great. The creative elements are excellent. Amanda Embry's expansive, evocative, eerie, and playful carnival set is quite impressive.. while the score has some haunting melodies and intriguing characters, I was hoping for the end to be more cohesive. However, as the musical does clearly point out, life is just a ride after all so you'd better hop on for the journey." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
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