Karnak

Brian C. Gray

Brian C Gray (KARNAK) [he/they] is a singer/actor living on the East Side of Columbus. Brian carries two music degrees: a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Otterbein University, and a Master of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Post graduating Brian performed with various theatre companies including Playhouse on the Square in Memphis, TN, Lexington Children’s Theatre in Lexington, KY, and the Springer Opera House in Columbus, GA.

Locally, Brian has performed in numerous theatre productions with several companies, including: The Contemporary (previously CATCO), Columbus Children’s Theatre, Available Light Theatre, Short North Stage, and more. Brian now teaches as part of the Adjunct Voice Faculty at Otterbein University and directs the OutLoud BIPOC Theatre Collective at Olentangy Orange High School in central Ohio.

Ocean

Becky Keeshin

Becky Keeshin – Credits include The Band’s Visit (Writers Theatre and Theatre Squared), As You Like It, The Old Man and The Old Moon (Door Shakespeare); ShakesFest! (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre), Fiddler on the Roof (Lyric Opera of Chicago); Indecent (Contemporary Theatre of Ohio), Nunsense (Porchlight Music Theatre), Tuck Everlasting, Mockingbird and Auntie Claus (Nashville Children’s Theatre); A Little Night Music (Writers Theatre) and others with Marriott Theatre, First Folio, and A Red Orchid Theatre. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Theatre School at DePaul University. Proud AEA Member and represented by DDO Artists Agency. Love to David and Thriller. 

Mischa

George Lorimer

George Lorimer [he/him] (MISCHA) is thrilled to be making his debut at The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio in Ride the Cyclone!  Previous credits include, Titanic, A Christmas Carol, As You Like It (Milwaukee Rep), Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (VA Rep on Tour), Macbeth, Much Ado About Nothing (Summit Players Theatre), SpongeBob: the Musical, Anatole (First Stage), Pirates of Penzance (Ohio Light Opera). George is also a founding member and executive producer of Vanguard Productions, an independent theatre in Milwaukee which recently produced All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. He is a proud graduate of the College of Wooster. ig: @george_lorimer_   

Noel

Nicholas McInturff

Nicholas McInturff [NOEL] (he/they) is elated to make his debut on The Contemporary stage. Nicholas has recently been seen as Carmen Ghia (The Producers) and Motel (Fiddler on the Roof). Other favorite roles include Frederic (Pirates of Penzance), Frederick (Young Frankenstein), Mary Sunshine (Chicago) and Noel (Ride the Cyclone). Nicholas studied Music and Theatre at Muskingum University. They express their sincerest gratitude to their friends, cast, crew, creative team, Lucas, and the Columbus theatre community. 

Ricky

J’Von Jones

J’Von Jones (RICKY) [he/him] is a 22 year old actor and musician born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. J’Von has most recently been credited as Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood with Imagine Productions. Prior to, he has been involved in productions with Opera Columbus, The Columbus Children’s Theater, and The Little Theatre off Broadway. In addition to his passion for music and theatre, J’Von loves to cook, watch movies and meet new people. He would like to thank God for his grace, mercy, and his love as well as everyone supporting him in the audience at this performance.

Constance

Shauna Marie

Shauna Marie [CONSTANCE] (she/her) is a human. She is fortunate enough to get to play onstage with other humans. The last time she was onstage with other humans was as Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly! at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield featuring Jennifer Simmard and Jeff Richmond. She is so pumped to ride this deadly ride with this sickening cast and would like to thank Noah, her companion human, for his endless love and support. Enjoy the ride, y’all! 

Jane Doe

Mackenzie Leland

Mackenzie Leland (Jane Doe) (she/her) a Columbus performer, is excited to be joining The Contemporary for the first time this spring in Ride The Cyclone. Local credits: Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Emily (Our Town), Bonnie (Bonnie and Clyde), Olive (Spelling Bee), and Mary (Mary Poppins). She has also recently worked as a touring actor and teaching artist with CCT.  Mackenzie is a huge fan of roller coasters, vintage clothing, and pho. She thanks her family and Matthew for all their love and support.