McCarter Theatre Center’s Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen is joined by artistic collaborators Mark Christine (Music Director) and Jim Lichtscheidl (Choreographer) from her Ride the Cyclone: The Musical creative team to discuss their work on Rasmussen’s Princeton directorial debut.
Topics of conversation will include: Rasmussen’s artistic origins and what drew her to this quirky, smart, and edgy musical; the creative team’s collaborative process and details about their work in the rehearsal room with the acting company; as well as the joys and challenges of staging a musical in the age of COVID-19. The conversation will be moderated by McCarter Artistic Engagement Manager Paula Alekson.
“Ride the Cyclone: The Musical” is at McCarter Theatre Center April 30-May 29 2022.
This event was recorded on April 12, 2022.