by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb --- directed by Beth Wood
at Cleveland Public Theatre in the James Levin Theatre
"Sex to change the course of the world..."
In Boom, something is about to explode and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. CPT presents the regional premiere of this exciting work that premiered at Ars Nova in NYC in March 2008. In this hilarious new work, female journalism student Jo answers male marine biologist Jules' casual- encounters ad seeking "intensely significant coupling." She gets stuck in his makeshift lab-turned-shelter and finds herself surrounded by bourbon, fish tanks and a bunch of scary levers. It's the end of the world as we know it and this is the date to end all dates!
REVIEWS:
The Plain Dealer - by Tony Brown
"... The funniest play seen hereabouts this season and on of the most thoughtful."
Cleveland Scene - by Christine Howey
"... Not-to-be-missed ... so fiercely funny, while being simultaneously brainy, that it keeps you nailed to your seat - laughing and shaking your head in wonderment ... a fast-paced and fascinating mind game."
Cleveland Jewish News - by Fran Heller
"... A breathless 90 minutes that will leave audiences thinking, laughing and scratching their heads in wonderment ... 'boom' is a play you will ponder and talk about all the way home."
Spangle Magazine - by Brian Patrick Thornton
"... An outrageous and often hilarious comedy ... A rumination on sex, sexuality, media and science in the modern age - but ultimately, it's just good, naughty fun."
Cool Cleveland - by Roy Berko
"... What appears to be a casual date evolves into something far more momentous which includes Pampers, a baster, a broken leg, fish, Tampons, drums and chains ... If you like Theater of the Absurd, this is for you!"
