Fed's Backyard Theater is proud to present their inaugural production of Ride the Cyclone! With a book, music, and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond, Ride the Cyclone: The Musical tells the story of the members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, who perish on a faulty roller coaster called "The Cyclone." Each tells a story to win the reward of a mechanical fortune teller — the chance to return to life. The cast includes: Ada Jordan as Jane Doe, Novella Rose Marshall as Ocean, Yaira Spears as Constance, Tyler Gevas as Mischa, Owen DeMaio as Ricky, Kyle Ramon as Noel, Trenton Tesar as Virgil, and Adam Lucas as the voice of the Amazing Karnak. The show also features set designs by Jim Crawford, lighting designs by Ethan Fuhrmeister, costume designs by Jackson Carney, and additional visual effects by Adam Lucas. Maddie Holdway will act as the production’s stage manager with Federico Hradek set to direct and choreograph the show. Fed’s Backyard Theater is a garage converted into a 56 seat black box theater by local Bradenton resident Federico Hradek. Hradek’s goal in building the theater was to direct and produce full-length musicals, stage plays, improv shows, and much more. You can find more about Fed’s Backyard Theater by following them on their social media at @Feds_Backyard_Theater on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Ride The Cyclone runs from March 10-12! In person tickets have sold out, but you can purchase a digital ticket to the show for just $5! The production will livestream their opening night performance on March 10th at 7:30 PM. After that, a video on demand will be available for viewing March 11th and 12th. More information on how to purchase streaming tickets can be found here: https://linktr.ee/fedsbackyardtheater You don’t want to miss this moving, hilarious, and unforgettable show! CAST: Ada Jordan as Jane Doe Novella Rose Marshall as Ocean Yaira Spears as Constance Tyler Gevas as Mischa Owen DeMaio as Ricky Kyle Ramon as Noel Trenton Tesar as Virgil the Rat Adam Lucas as The Amazing Karnak Directed and Choreographed by Federico Hradek Set design by Jim Crawford Costume Design by Jackson Carney Lighting Design by Ethan Fuhrmeister Stage Managed by Maddie Holdway Book, Music, and Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond Originally Produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris Berchard Ride the Cyclone is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
Cast and Creative team for Ride The Cyclone at Fed's Backyard Theater
Cast
Tyler Gevas
Mischa
Tyler Gevas is super excited to be appearing in Ride the Cyclone and being a part of Fed’s Backyard Theater inaugural show! Tyler has appeared in many theatrical productions including Sound of Music as Kurt Von Trapp at Asolo Rep and Singin in the Rain Jr. as Stagehand 2 at Booker Middle School. Look for him in the upcoming Netflix Feature; The Mothership, directed by Academy Award nominated Matt Charmin and starring Academy Award Best Actress Halle Berry. Tyler is 5’10. Tyler’s favorite movie is Surviving Lunch. Tyler occasionally enjoys a short game of Jenga. Tyler would like to thank all his homies for the support!
Kyle Ramon
Noel
KYLE RAMON (Noel) is thrilled to be apart of the first FBT show! Kyle has performed in many shows around town and with school. Kyle previously performed in the Rise Above productions Shrek (Shrek), Suessical (Horton), and School of Rock (Billy) And Kyle was in Evita (Children’s Choir) and Sound of Music (Kurt’s understudy) with Asolo Repertory theatre. Kyle is currently a level 2 theatre major in the Booker High School Theatre program and has performed in Spelling Bee (Barfeé) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Asher), and Forum (Protean). But Kyle wants everyone to remember his humble beginnings as the alluring knight number 4 in Cinderella kids at Southside Elementary school (Grade 2). He would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for making this experience eat!
Yaira Spears
Constance
YAIRA SPEARS (Constance) is a level 2 acting major in the VPA program of Booker High School. They are thrilled to be joining this cast of Ride the Cyclone! Some other credits of theirs include 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne), Godspell (Bless the Lord), Shrek (Dragon), and Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Belle). They want to thank their support system (“y’all know who you are!”) for always being there for them as well as Fed for this amazing opportunity! “Also! Big shout out to my kitten babies Kylo and Maibee for keeping me sane!”
Novella Rose Marshall
Ocean
Novella is thrilled to be a part of Fed’s Backyard Theatre’s debut show. Sone of her other recent credits include Cathrine(Pippin), Paulette (Legally Blonde), Margot/Elle Understudy (Legally Blonde), and Sponge (James and the Giant Peach jr.) Novella’s favorite food is The Green Tea tango with banana at Smoothie king. Speaking of Green Novella’s #1 goal in life is to play her banjo with Kermit and the muppets. Novella would like to thank her amazing cast, crew, and family for all of the support (especially #Queenlisa). Enjoy the Show!
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Ada Jordan
Jane Doe
Ada Jordan is thrilled to be apart of this amazing cast working on this very challenging yet rewarding show! Ada Jordan is a level 2 in the VPA Theatre Program at Booker High School. She was most previously seen as Rona in ‘The 25th..Spelling Bee’ at Booker High School but some of her other favorite credits include: Mrs.Wormwood (Matilda Jr.), Helena (Midsummer), and Peggy (42nd Street). She wants to give a huge thanks to Fed and his incredible family for making all of this possible and all of her family and friends for support!
Owen DeMaio
Ricky
Owen DeMaio (Ricky) is a Senior Theatre Major at Booker High and he is so proud to support Fed and his castmates as Fed’s Backyard Theater Proudly presents their first show: Ride the Cyclone! He is excited to see where college takes him as well as his passion for Voice Acting.
Trenton Tesar
Virgil
Trenton Tesar is a 9th grader in the VPA program at Booker High School. He was most recently seen in Matilda (Escapologist), Fame (Ensemble), Shrek (Bishop), Legally Blonde (Ensemble), Seussical (Vlad Vladikoff, Mr Mayor Understudy, Ensemble), Cinderella (Ensemble), through Rise Above. You may have also seen him perform in James and the Giant Peach (Ensemble) or Frozen Jr (Ensemble). He is very excited to be a part of this show! He wants to thank his parents, and brother for their continued love and support, and Fed and everyone else on the creative team and cast for their time and dedication throughout this performance. He loves freeze dried strawberries. He hopes you enjoy watching RIDE THE CYCLONE!!
Creative Team
Federico Hradek
Director, Choreographer, Music Director, Producer
Federico Hradek lives… here… and is absolutely BEDAZZLED to have achieved his two dreams of producing, directing, choreographing, and managing his own full length musical, and also building a theater in his back garage!!! As a director, over the pandemic, Fed directed and played the lead role of “Beetlejuice” in: “Beetlejuice: the Online Musical,” which now stands at over 350,000 views on YouTube! He looks forward to the phenomenal opportunity to assistant direct “WINNER” in the London Summer Music Theatre Academy this summer. No words can describe Fed’s gratitude to all of the people who have helped to make his dreams come true! HE IS CURRENTLY DOING 55 TAP DANCE STEPS JAMMING OUT TO ALL THE SONGS OUT OF EXCITEMENT AS YOU READ THIS!! He is extremely grateful to the cast and crew and his parents, and electrified to have this spectacular opportunity. Last but not least, he would like to thank his inspiration: Marc Dalmau. “I hope this show makes you feel like making love in zero gravity!!!” (@feeeeed225615)
Adam Lucas
Visual Effects Designer, Marketing and Advertisements
ADAM LUCAS is an award-winning graphic designer, video editor, and creative writer from Bergen County, NJ. His pervious design credits include: BEETLEJUICE: the Online Musical, Pantophobia Haunted Attraction, and Rise Above Performing Arts
Adam's full portfolio of work can be viewed on his website at www.adamrobertlucas.com. He currently studies online at Full Sail University working towards a bachelor's degree in creative writing. Additionally, he works part-time at Envision Video Services in Hasbrouck Height, NJ. He is excited to further his skills with RIDE THE CYCLONE!
Maddie Holdway
Stage Manager
Maddie Holdway is delighted to be apart the first ever production put on in Fed’s Backyard Theatre! This is her first stage managing opportunity and is so excited to have this in her book. She has been seen most recently in Xanadu jr as Kira, We will rock you as Britt , and Beauty and the Beast jr as Mrs. Potts. She is also currently in Tartuffe at Booker High School as Flipotte. Maddie would like to thank Fed, Kate, the amazing actors and all others who made this show possible.
Ethan Fuhrmeister
Lighting Design
Ethan has been doing lighting for 6 years and has done over 30 shows with theatres in the Sarasota-Bradenton area such as Rise Above, McCurdy’s Comedy Theater, and SCF.
Jackson Carney
Costume Design
Jackson is a Junior at Booker High School. Despite being a performer himself, he has always been very passionate about fashion and design. He is very thankful to be a part of this production and to be able to combine the two art fields he loves the most. He hopes you enjoy the costumes and the show.
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