BOOM YZ
Part 3 of the BOOM Trilogy (1996-2020| The Music, Culture, and Events of Millennials & Generation Z
BOOM YZ is a 'rockumentary' bringing to life the first 2 decades of our century. Rick Miller plays over 100 voices in 100 minutes, including popular musicians, TV & movie clips, and generation-defining figures. The beating heart of BOOM YZ is the coming-of-age story of Miller’s daughter. On a drive to University, she shares her hopes and anxieties with her father, as they try to bridge generation gaps, and connect Baby Boomers to their grandchildren. An unforgettable, heartwarming theatrical experience, and a celebration of our shared humanity.
If you didn't see BOOM or BOOM X, no worries! This show stands alone… and YOU get to decide our future with an AUDIENCE VOTE on the ending!
Through his daughter's playlist of the hits of the 2000's, from Les Miserables to Outkast to Lady Gaga to Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" – all performed live onstage – one father learns to understand his daughter a little better. Bring your Baby Boomer mom and your Gen Z teen for the most entertaining show of the season… and a great conversation in the car-ride home!
If you didn't see BOOM or BOOM X, no worries! This show stands alone… and YOU get to decide our future with an AUDIENCE VOTE on the ending!
Through his daughter's playlist of the hits of the 2000's, from Les Miserables to Outkast to Lady Gaga to Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" – all performed live onstage – one father learns to understand his daughter a little better. Bring your Baby Boomer mom and your Gen Z teen for the most entertaining show of the season… and a great conversation in the car-ride home!
“BRILLIANT.. Rick Miller is an extraordinarily talented, charismatic performer...He leaves us in awe with his quick-change, quick-draw impersonations.” - Calgary Herald
“Far more than just a fast-paced one-man show with rich entertainment… it presents a reflection on inter-generational experience” - PAReviews, Taiwan
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BOOM YZ
Part 3 of the BOOM Trilogy (1996-2020)
Produced by Kidoons and WYRD Productions in association with Theatre Calgary and The 20K Collective
RICK MILLER: Writer / Director* / Performer*
JEFF LORD: Executive Producer
AIDAN WARE: Lighting Designer / Technical Director
NICOLAS DOSTIE: Video & Projection Co-Designer
IRINA LITVINENKO: Video & Projection Co-Designer
RICK MILLER: Video & Projection Co-Designer / Set Designer / Sound Designer
VIRGINIE LECLERC: Costume & Props Designer
CRAIG FRANCIS: Stage Manager* / Dramaturg
MAEV BEATY: Script Consultant
RYAN CUNNINGHAM: Script Consultant
SÉBASTIEN HEINS: Script Consultant
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Logograph
MUSIC LICENSING: Michael Perlmutter (Instinct)
PODCAST SITE: xingthegap.com
SOCIAL FB/TW/IG: @kidoons, @rickmilleractor, @BoomTheShow
For USA bookings, contact Robin Klinger Entertainment
For international bookings, contact : Menno Plukker Theatre Agent
*WYRD Productions engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
SOCIAL FB/TW/IG: @kidoons, @rickmilleractor, @BoomTheShow
For USA bookings, contact Robin Klinger Entertainment
For international bookings, contact : Menno Plukker Theatre Agent
*WYRD Productions engages under the terms of the Independent Theatre Agreement, professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association.
The world premiere of BOOM YZ was presented at Theatre Calgary in October 2021.
We would like to gratefully acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.
We acknowledge rehearsal support from TO Live.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.
We acknowledge rehearsal support from TO Live.
