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Rooted in a unique style of theatrical clowning,
AGA-BOOM combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick, physical comedy,
goofy mime, theatrical expressionism, poetry, and European avant-garde.
Los Angeles Times’ toughest critic Don Shirley said, “[Aga-Boom]
is literally riotous - as in so funny the audience did more than just
laugh, they laughed more than any theatrical experience within memory.” Without
language, the combination of theatrical clowning and audience participation
creates an hour and twenty minutes of pure fun appropriate for all ages.
Although completely unique it has been described as “The Blue Man
Group meets Slava’s Snowshow.”
The company consists of four players. The
two lead players Dimitri and Iryna worked as the featured clowns in Cirque
du Soleil’s “O” and “Alegria” for
7 years. AGA-BOOM was nominated for the Ovation Award, in the category
of best touring show, along with The Producers, 42nd Street, Lily Tomlin
and Elaine Stritch.
AGA-BOOM brings together on the
stage the best traditions of circus, comedy and experimental clown theater
you have ever seen. The combination
of these elements creates a new standard of comedy and will change
your point of view toward clowning itself. AGA-BOOM will bring you
back to
the excitement, pure delighted amazement, and wonder of childhood.
It will make you laugh, think, participate and enjoy your life.
Los Angeles Daily News note that, “[Aga-Boom] is a booming success...
Deft, as well as humorous and wonderfully weird.”
Guaranteed to make even the glum thaw into happiness!
What people Are Saying
“...Eastern European clowning delight — which, it must be
said, does make you feel like a kid again...”
- SF WEEKLY
“And the clowning is first-rate, as it should be, given that this
is one of the new wave of shows attempting to introduce European-style
clown-theater to America. ”
- SF CHRONICLE
“Aga-boom fills the theater with flying wads and flakes of paper,
laughter, whoops and screams of children and adults alike. Masterly clowning
with its own originality… Pure family fun... In Iryna Ivanytska
as the lead clown, Boom, has a clown of extraordinary talent, expressive
from the top of her wild pale wig to the red shag toes of her oversize
slippers.”
- The New York Times
“
Aga-Boom is a unique theatrical event that will have the entire family – young
and old alike-laughing, smiling and thinking...
...Rooted in the unique style and universal language of clowning,
Aga-Boom cuts through the-barriers of language and culture with
art of slapstick,
the humor of physical comedy and the delightful excitement of childhood.”
- THE BURBANK TIMES
“…
A hugely entertaining experience, masterminded and directed by Dimitri
Bogatirevand his wife, Irina Ivanytska, both former members of Cirque
du Soleil… this show forms a bond with its audience for a shared
energy that is infectious… a frenzy of scenes that build toward
an unforgettable chaotic finale, show culminates in cheer glee…”
- BACKSTAGE WEST “Critic’s choice”
“
Russian-born Dimitry Bogatirev, a veteran of Cirque du Soleil productions “Alegria” and “O,” has
liberated the soul of clown, allowing these much put-upon characters
to reveal their inner passions and conceits, as well as their foible.”
- DAILY VARIETY
“
The grand finale come closer to being literally riotous- as in so funny
that the audience did more than just laugh- than any theatrical experience
within memory… The kids in the audience were on cloud nine, but
hardly more so than the adults.”
- LOS ANGELES TIMES
“
Grownups with or without children will appreciate the show’s
sophisticated sense of humor”
- LA WEEKLY “Pick of the week”
“
A Booming success…Deft, as well as humorous and wonderfully wired.
There’s something vaguely post-apocalyptic about the world established
by “Aga-Boom-ers…
…Aga-Boom’s” frenzied finale is pretty much guaranteed
to send the younger set to the exits free of any previously harnessed
energy they came in with.”
- DAILY NEWS (3½ stars out of 4)
“
I can’t imagine any audience member of any taste, nationality,
or age leaving this show without a big smile on their face. Unique
and universal style… ”
- THE TOLUCAN TIMES
“
Another Russian revolution is on its way…”
- SPECTACLE (a journal of the circus arts)
“
Time Square isn’t likely to get any louder or more celebratory
during the holiday season than during run of the booming Aga-Boom in
the New Victory Theater”
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
"
Aga-boom (a spin on the Russian word for paper – boomaga) is
an interactive ride full of inflated garbage bags, slapstick and acrobatic
feats, including creator Dimitri Bogatirev’s masterful juggling
of suitcases and toy airplanes…Rolling with laughter…”
- DAILY NEWS (in Guide to What’s Hot)
“
Aga-Boom is charming family fare that inspires equally intense enjoyment
in grown-ups and kids.”
- TIME OUT, New York
“
Clearly talented performers.."
- VARIETY
“
New-age clowning is a theatrical spectacle for all ages. It brings
out the child in us all… Comedy, craziness and charm.”
- THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER
“
The five-person troupe represents an army of fun. They mount a full
assault on the audience with an arsenal of sounds effects, props and
dazzling physical comedy.”
- JACKPOT! Magazine
"Ivanytska quickly draws everyone into
her orbit, never letting go. She is a mercurial actor and mover."
- VILLAGE
VOICE
"Iryna Ivanytska’s Boom who is the real protagonist
of the piece, and her simple mischief got her a standing ovation."
- NY THEATER
"
Aga-Boom is praiseworthy for its ingenuity and knack for sending off
roomfuls of spectacles reeling with delight."
- HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
“
Aga-Boom”, one of the most creative shows to heat Vegas in a
while, is perfect for the entire clan."
- LAS VEGAS SUN
Audience can’t sit still at Aga-Boom.
- EL PASO TIMES
Hugely entertaining experience… messiest grand finale ever.
- WHAT’S ON
" Aga-Boom is simplistic and elaborate; it’s child-like
and sophisticated, but most of all it’s downright fun. Aga-Boom
clowns are more that you’d ever expect. They’re masters of
true art form."
- VEGASTARS
Credits
2002 - Las Vegas NV, Clark County Library
Theaters
2002 - Hollywood CA, Ivar Theater
2002 - Los Angeles CA, Big Brothers Big Sisters
2003 - Hollywood CA, Ivar Theater
2003 - Burbank CA, Falcon Theatre
2004 - San Diego CA, Convention Center, Harley Davidson corporate event
2004 - Honolulu Hawaii, Mamiya Theater
2004 - Tunica MS, Gold Strike Casino Resort
2004-2005 - New York NY, New Victory Theater
2005 - Dubai United Arabic Emirates, Dubailand
2005 - Las Vegas NV, Suncoast Casino
2005 - El Paso TX, UTEP's Magoffin Auditorium
2005 - Singapore Downtown East, SISTIC
2005 - Tunica MS, Gold Strike Casino Resort
2005 - Biloxi MS, Grand Casino
2005 - Boston MA, Schubert Theater
2005 - Cerritos CA, Cerritos Center for Performing Arts
2005 - San Francisco CA, Alcazar Theater
2006 - Music Center at Stratmore, North Bethesda MD
2006 - Eullium Theater, Koyang, Korea
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