College Credits: GBN Grad Part Of Stage Production At Baldwin Wallace

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MacDonald Helps Stage Baldwin Wallace University Production

Kyle MacDonald, of Northbrook, was part of the talented cast in the Baldwin Wallace University and Beck Center for the Arts collaborative production of "Ride the Cyclone," directed by Victoria Bussert with choreography by Lauren Tidmore and music direction by Matthew Webb during the spring 2024 semester. MacDonald, a graduate of Glenbrook North High School majoring in music theatre, played the part of Ricky in the production. In the spooky, hilariously 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. It's a funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived. "Ride the Cyclone" is one of an extensive number of performance experiences providing real-world opportunities for students in the Baldwin Wallace music theatre program. From lead roles on Broadway and London's West End to prime-time television, film and more, music theatre alumni have garnered top acclaim for more than 20 years. As a result, BW's program has earned accolades from leading agents, casting directors, critics and other industry professionals. For upcoming music theatre performances, visit https://www.bw.edu/events/.

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