Ride the Cyclone:
High School Edition
November 14-22, 2025
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!
Content awareness: Ride the Cyclone is a dark comedy recommended for ages 13+. The show deals with themes of death, depression, and neglect.
Accessible Shows:
This production will feature ASL interpretation on Saturday, November 15th at 2pm and 7:30pm.
This production will feature audio description provided by Virginia Voice on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm. For more information on accessing audio description for this production, please visit www.virginiavoice.org.
Our performances will feature two rotating casts. Below are the dates and times that each cast will be performing:
- Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm – Team Uranium
- Saturday, November 15 at 2pm – Team Saskatchewan
- Saturday, November 15 at 7:30pm – Team Uranium
- Sunday, November 16 at 2pm – Team Saskatchewan
- Thursday, November 20 at 7:30pm – Team Saskatchewan
- Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm – Team Uranium
- Saturday, November 22 at 2pm – Team Uranium
- Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm – Team Saskatchewan
Team Uranium
Ryleigh Payne – Ocean
Ginny Ray – Jane Doe
Bija Whalen – Constance
Calem Fleming – Noel
Jonathan Richardson, Jr. – Mischa
Bella Brownlee – Ricky
Oliver Ingold – Karnak
Team Saskatchewan
Lila Peoples – Ocean
Penelope Roswick – Jane Doe
Emme Szalay – Constance
Joshua Littlefield – Noel
Holden Reynolds – Mischa
Destin Scott – Ricky
Rae Cox – Karnak
Our 2025-2026 Season:
WRITE YOUR OWN ENDING
What if someone told you that you could choose the outcome of your own story? What kind of ending would you write for yourself? What would you do to make sure you’re happy with the story you’ve told?
This season’s shows emphasize the importance of authenticity in all things. The characters in these stories strive for their own happy ending by standing by their values. They choose to lead from a place of courage and compassion in the face of adversity, no matter how difficult that may be.
From a fairground in limbo, to the steps of a palace; from the far reaches of space to the comfort of a favorite summer camp, this season is sure to inspire us to live authentically through stories we can be proud to share.
Ride the Cyclone: High School Edition
DATES: November 14-22, 2025
DIRECTOR: Chewie Lo Moore
Music, Book & Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond
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!
Ride the Cyclone: High School Edition is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)
A Wrinkle in Time
Adapted by Morgan Gould from the novel by Madeleine L’Engle
DATES: February 27 – March 1, 2026
Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg’s classmate Calvin O’Keefe and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, the youth brave a dangerous journey to a planet that possesses all of the evil in the universe. This faithful, ensemble-driven adaptation of the beloved novel masterfully retells the story in a fresh and enduring way.
Disney’s Camp Rock the Musical
DATES: SummerStarz Tour, July 6 – 10, 2026
SPARC’s SummerStarz program brings theatre to private and public performance spaces throughout Richmond for FREE to the community.
A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown!
Disney’s Camp Rock The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Book by Robert L. Freedman & Faye Greenberg
Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam written byDan Berendsen and Karin Gist & Regina Hicks
and on characters created by Karin Gist & Regina Hicks and Julie Brown & Paul Brown
Songs from Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam by Adam Watts & Andy Dodd; Kara DioGuardi & Mitch Allan; Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil; Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis & Chen Neeman; Dapo Torimiro & Lyrica Anderson; Antonina Armato, Tim James & Thomas Sturges; Toby Gad, Lyrica Anderson & Kovasciar Myvette; Antonina Armato, Tim James, Aaron Dudley & Steve Rushton; Jamie Houston; Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman & Peer Astrom; Kara DioGuardi & Greg Wells
Additional Lyrics by
Robert L. Freedman & Faye Greenberg
Music Adapted, Arranged and Orchestrated by David Lawrence
COPYRIGHTS:
© Disney. All Rights Reserved.
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version)
DATES: July 24 – 26, 2026
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.
CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase
Additional Lyrics By Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase and Bruce Pomahac
Show & Ticket Sales FAQs
Where can I purchase tickets for SPARC productions?
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At the Box Office Window: 1 hour prior to performances
SPARC Office: 804-353-3393 x 234
Email Inquiries: boxoffice@sparcrichmond.org
What is the COVID Policy at SPARC productions?
Audience members will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to see a show at SPARC. Masking is now optional for audiences, regardless of community spread.
What is the policy on late arrivals to SPARC productions?
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the House Manager in order to prevent a disruption of performance already in progress. The box office closes 30 minutes after the performance begins. No latecomers will be seated after that point.
Where are SPARC's production shows located?
Most shows are held at our facility at 2106 N. Hamilton St. Richmond, VA 23230. Summer productions are often held at other community venues such at Dogwood Dell or Henrico Theatre. The ticket page for each individual production will indicate the exact venue.
How does SPARC check your tickets when you arrive for a show?
We accept printed tickets or tickets on a mobile device. If you forget your ticket, see the box office and someone will check you in via your name.
Do SPARC shows have any accessibility accommodations?
- Accessible Seating – Accessible Seating is available and can be reserved by patrons when picking their own seats on the ticket purchase page.
- Audio Descriptions – In partnership with Virginia Voice, SPARC offers audio descriptive performances and tactile tours. Please see our ticket site for details on those specific performances.
- American Sign Language – Please see our ticket site for details on ASL interpreted performances.
Are cameras or recording devices allowed during SPARC shows?
The use of any audio, visual or other recording devices is strictly prohibited during the performance. You are welcome and encouraged to take photos during the curtain call.
Is there open parking available at SPARC's facility?
SPARC has ample parking in our front and back parking lots. From time to time we ask that patrons park in a specific section of the lot. Please see your “Know Before You Go” email for specific details regarding parking for a particular show.
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