Will Durst’s BoomeRAging: from LSD to OMG, is an uproarious comedic tribute to the joys, achievements, frustrations, and looming doom of the Baby Boom Generation.
In this rollicking 85-minute monologue, Durst explains why his chronologically gifted brothers and sisters should continue to refuse to grow old in the face of gravity no matter how many times they forget their password retrieval question. It’s what happens when acid flashbacks meet dementia. A celebration of the maturation of the Boomer Nation: culminating in an extra, added special treat – the Meaning of Life.
Ably assisted by his genially acerbic wit and trusty overhead projector, Durst explores the Boomer revolutions, evolutions and still vibrant role in today’s youth obsessed society (which we invented, for crum’s sake). He shamelessly strokes egos and pats hands, encouraging the Flower Power Generation to persevere through segments entitled The Psychedelic Colonoscopy, Still Doing Drugs, Only Now There’s a Co-Pay & From the Summer of Love to the Winter of Our Incontinence. It’s funny. It’s smart. Clean and uplifting, even. A unique theatrical event delivered with stand-up timing and not less than a modicum of poetry.
Special Note: Due to the use of startlingly archaic technology, children under the age of 40 will not be admitted unless accompanied by a guardian or if they bring a note. We apologize for any inconvenience.
BoomeRaging: From LSD to OMG was voted Fringe Artist of the Year @ the Santa Cruz Fringe Festival and won the prestigious Arthur Smith Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
BoomeRaging Reviews
“Durst’s good-natured, acerbic monologue is so funny that… I found myself on the verge of uncontrollable, hysterical laughter. His observations are hilarious.” -Jean Schiffman, SF Examiner
“I can’t remember being more amused by anything in years.” -Woody Weingarten, Berkeley Patch
“Durst’s casual manner and spot-on comedic timing had everyone in the crowd raucously laughing throughout (myself included).” -Kate Bogden, DC Metro Theater Arts
“Smart, classy, quality comic observations on everyone from Baby Boomers to Millennials. You will be thrilled by the display of mastery of the art and craft of stand-up comedy. So get in to see this show. He is not getting any younger.” -Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
About Will Durst
Acknowledged by peers and press alike as one of the premier political satirists in the country, Will Durst has patched together a comedy quilt of a career, weaving together columns, books, radio and television commentaries, acting, voice overs and stand- up into a riotous patchwork of outraged and outrageous common sense. Author of 4 books, Durst has told jokes in 16 countries, racked up 800+ television appearances, released 5 CDs and despite blistering reproach, continues to squeeze ketchup on his bratwurst.