RIDE THE CYCLONE

Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell
Originally produced by Kevin McCollum and Morris Berchard
Originally produced in Canada by Atomic Vaudeville

Directed and choreographed by Becci Tank
Music Director David Blaizer
Asst. Director/Stage Manager Nick Short

In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life. This popular musical is a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived!

Brundage Park Playhouse is sponsored by the Randolph Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. It had its beginning in the fall of 1978 when the Randolph Recreation Committee approved the Randolph community theater program. In the summer of 1979, the theater performed its first production, the musical Pippin. For the following three summers, several musicals and one drama were presented using the Randolph High School auditorium.

We work very hard to maintain a professional atmosphere and comfortable surroundings. The Township provides space and support staff, and the playhouse continues to raise funds for renovations, improvements and general operations to keep it a self-sustaining program.  The theater has become a central gathering place for people interested in the performing arts.

We provide a wide range of theatrical experiences including major productions, children’s theater, performing arts classes and several summer theater camp programs.  During the course of our seasons, you can expect to see a wide variety of main stage shows including productions designed specifically for children (For Kids by Kids), comedies, dramas, musicals, classical works, innovative contemporary plays: in short, something for everyone!

Our professional staff, in conjunction with many volunteers and our Brundage Park Advisory Board, works cooperatively to make Brundage Park Playhouse an entertaining and enriching resource.  We hope to continue the evolution of our theater and look to expand the involvement of residents in our organization.

Brundage Park Playhouse is committed to the patrons and its primary goal, which is to service the community by bringing quality entertainment and innovative programming as a convenient and affordable venue.  Volunteers are always needed in assisting as ushers and support staff.  Please call the playhouse at 973-989-7092 if you are interested in joining our dedicated BPP family.