Ride the Cyclone Cast

IAN RIGG (The Amazing Karnak) (he/him) is a Jeff-nominated actor and longtime lover of Ride the Cyclone. Other recent dream roles include Dracula (Surging Films & Theatrics) and Tommy Wiseau (CMTF 2019). A prediction: when you’re clearing out old tabs like cat videos and your ex’s Instagram you know you shouldn’t still be looking at, you’ll find this program again, and remember what you felt tonight. As if you could forget.

KRISITN BRINTNALL (Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg) (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of this wild ride! Chicago credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Drury Lane, Mercury Theatre), The Land of Forgotten Toys (CPA Theatricals), Xanadu, Big Fish (Big Noise Theatre), Next Thing You Know (Steel Beam Theatre), and Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Chicago Kids Company). Thank you to my wonderful family, friends and James for all your love and support. Let’s ride!

CADEN MARSHALL (Mischa Bachinski) (he/him) is delighted to join 4 Chairs Theatre for this mystical production. His favorite credits of late include: Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Ragtime (Henry Ford), and #HereToo (David Hogg). Caden, a recent graduate of Columbia College, is also a professional American Sign Language Interpreter and an influencer by the moniker @TheMusicalDealer. He sends oodles of thanks to his family and the recent cast of Bat Boy for their support.

JACOB BELOVICZ (Noel Gruber) (they/them) is delighted to be working with 4 Chairs Theatre for the first time. Jacob is a recent LZHS Graduate with plans to pursue theatre and audition for BFA programs in the coming year. They send love to Chris Misik and their parents for their endless support. For more personal information, write to their mother or find them on Instagram @jaxoxob

JOEL ARREOLA (Ricky Potts) (he/him) is thrilled to be joining the 4 Chairs Theatre family! Recent credits include: Sweeney Todd (“Ensemble & Tobias u/s” Kokandy Prod.) Little Shop of Horrors (“Seymour” LHS Theatre), and Guys & Dolls (“Benny” LHS Theatre). Joel is a 2022 nominee for the award of “Best Actor” by the Broadway in Chicago: Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. He is excited to continue pursuing and building his love for theatre in the city he grew up in!

REBECCA HUSK (Constance Blackwood) (she/her) is an Atlanta-born performer and experience designer who is so happy to be a part of this ride! Recent Chicago credits include Titus Andronikids (Corn Productions), New Bedford (Accidental Shakespeare), and various productions with Cabinet of Curiosity. She holds a master's from The University of Chicago and serves as the associate board vice president at A Red Orchid Theatre. Thanks to her family, Michael, and her very cute cats for their support. www.rebeccahusk.com

MICHAELA DUKES (Jane Doe) (she/her) is very excited to be a part of her first 4 Chairs Theatre production. Her most recent role was Sprite and Titania u/s in A Midsummer Night's Cirque. She graduated from Aurora University with a musical theatre degree, where she could be seen as Squidward in The Spongebob Musical. She would like to thank her friends and family members, and is grateful for every opportunity she’s been granted.

JIM LAPIETRA (Karnak Understudy) (he/him) is thrilled to be working with 4 Chairs Theatre. He has been performing around Chicagoland, as well as internationally, since 2006. Outside of acting, Jim also directs and designs for various theatre companies in the Chicagoland area. He is a voting member of Chicago Heights Drama Group and active member of Theatre of Western Springs. Upcoming projects include: Clue (director) at Chicago Heights Drama Group and An Evening With Dickens (writer/performer) at Towle Theater, Hammond, IN. Enjoy the show!

ABBY DEROSA (Ocean and Constance Understudy) (she/her) is so excited to be understudying Ocean and Constance in this production! Her favorite roles include Patsy in Crazy for You, Bebe in A Chorus Line, and most recently, Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh. Special thanks to Emily, my Mom, and my friends!

EROL IBRAHIMOVIĆ (Noel and Mischa Understudy) (he/him) is thrilled to join the ride by making his debut at 4 Chairs Theatre! Past credits include: Something Rotten, RENT, Matilda The Musical, Little Women, Les Misérables, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Songs for a New World, and She Loves Me. BFA CCC 2025. Erol would like to thank his family, friends, and Infinity Arts Academy for their endless love and support.

JANEY ELLIOTT (Jane Doe Understudy) (she/her) is thrilled to be making her 4 Chairs Theatre debut! New to Chicago, she’s a graduate of Belmont University’s BFA Acting/Classical Voice program. Past theater credits include Friede in The Moment (Madison Street Theater), Sister Amnesia in Nunsense (Williamson County Performing Arts Center), and Pickles in The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical (Street Theatre Company). She is so grateful for the love and support of her friends and family.

THOMAS FERRO (Ricky Understudy) (he/him) is so excited to be a part of this production! Previous credits include: Georg in Spring Awakening (Hass and Swanton), Mamma Mia! (BrightSide Theatre), Jack in Love at First Fright (Six Flags St. Louis), and Sweeney Todd (Hawaii Performing Arts Festival). All love to my friends and family who never stopped believing in me. Enjoy the show! thomasferroactor.com