Rick Miller (photo: Paul Lampert)

October 11-29, 2016

BOOM

Critics have called it “spell-binding,” “dazzlingly original,” and “a can’t-miss theatrical experience.” Take an explosive journey through the music, culture, and politics that defined the Baby Boom generation. Along with a stunning array of images and video, Rick Miller’s tour-de-force solo performance brings to life over a hundred iconic politicians, musicians, and influential figures from 1945 to 1969.

BOOM had its first try-out run as part of our collaboration with the High Performance Rodeo two years ago. Since then, Rick has toured to every major centre in Canada and this has become one of the most popular new productions in the country. Join us for a victory lap, as Rick returns to show us his progress and dazzle us with his unmistakable, unique talents.
- Dennis

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Theatre this dynamic, special, insightful and innovative doesn’t come around often enough for you to miss it.
— Calgary Sun

Cast & Creative Team
For BOOM

  • Rick Miller
    Writer, Director, Performer
  • David Leclerc
    Projection Design
  • Bruno Matte
    Lighting Design
  • Creighton Doane
    Composer, Sound Design
  • Yannik Lariveé
    Set, Costume, Props Design
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    Yannik Lariveé
    Set, Costume, Props Design

    Originally from Montreal, Yannik Larivée trained at the National Theatre school of Canada and at Central Saint-Martins in London. Based in Toronto, he works extensively throughout Canada and Europe. Selected production credits include: Salome for Edmonton Opera; Die Fledermaus at Nurenberg Staatstheater; Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail for the Opera National du Rhin, France; Barbe- Bleue for Opera Zuid in the Netherlands; Watch Her, Wolf’s Court and Monument for the National Ballet of Canada; One of Three for American Ballet Theater, New York’s Lincoln Centre; Dreamland for the Royal Swedish Ballet; Castle Nowhere at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; The Flood Thereafter for Canadian Stage; Tancredi, Don Giovanni and Renard for the Canadian Opera Company; Dangerous Liaisons, The Odd Couple, Houdini, Amadeus (Critics Circle Award), I Am My Own Wife and Hedda Gabler for Montreal’s Segal Theatre; Simpl and Interiors at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa; Past Perfect, John & Beatrice and Wild Mouth for Tarragon Theatre; Vida at the Royal Alexandra; and Teatro Nacional de Cuba in Havana. yanniklarivee.com

  • Olivier Bourque
    Production Manager
  • Ravi Jain
    Directing Consultant
  • Marylise Gagnon
    Stage Manager (October 11-13)
  • Laurel Oneil
    Stage Manager (October 14-29)
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