2021 NTT-TIFA Rick Miller ╳ Kidoons & WYRD Productions BOOM
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A solo performance by the multitalented Rick Miller, BOOM is an explosive journey spanning 25 years (1945-1969) of the Baby Boomer generation.
The play follows the stories of three main characters, all portrayed by Miller: Maddie, who grew up under the shadows of alcoholism and domestic violence; Rudi, who grew up in Allied-occupied Austria devastated by the war; and Laurence, a draft dodger and victim of racial abuse.
As their stories converge in Toronto in the late 1960s, Miller takes us through 100 different characters in 100 minutes, a time-lapse of the turbulence that was the post-War era. The play ends on the day when Rick Miller was conceived: the day of the first manned moon landing.
BOOM is a can't-miss theatrical experience. There is no question BOOM will become an international hit because its themes, characters and music are universal... Miss it at your own peril.☆☆☆☆☆ Calgary Sun
A visual feast! Miller’s best solo show to date – with a brilliant design concept that allows him to use his inimitable vocal talents to tell this story in a way that no one else could.The Globe and Mail
Writer, Director & Performer / Rick Miller
Executive Production / Jeff Lord
Directing consultant / Ravi Jain
Stage Management & Director of Outreach Marketing / Craig Francis
Production Management / Olivier Bourque
Projection Design / David Leclerc
Lighting Design / Bruno Matte
Composer & Sound Design / Creighton Doane
Set, Costume & Props Design / Yannik Larivee
Design, Multimedia & Marketing / LOGOGRAPH
International Touring / Menno Plukker Theatre Agent
(assisted by Isaïe Richard and Magdalena Marszalek) menno@mennoplukker.com
Dramaturg (Performance in Taiwan) / KENG Yi-wei
2021 NTT-TIFA Rick Miller ╳ Kidoons & WYRD Productions BOOM
Theater|New Media
120 minutes, including 20-minute intermission
600/900/1200/1600
※Performed in English with Chinese surtitles
※Suggested for ages 15+