August 2, 2008
A riot of fun for the entire family!
Galveston, Texas – AGA-BOOM – Theatre of Physical Comedy will hit the stage
August 2nd through August10th.
Moody Gardens and Island Star Performances are proud to present this one-of-a-kind event extravaganza. Aga-Boom is a show for all ages and entire families and magically blends the very best elements of circus, comedy and experimental theater in a way that has yet to be seen on stage. This is one show you have to see to believe.
Nominated for an Ovation Award in the category of best touring show, Aga-Boom is rooted in a unique style of theatrical clowning that combines the unbridled silliness of slapstick and the humor of physical comedy with theatrical expressionism, poetry and the European avant-garde. The troupe of performers hail from Cirque du Soleil's “Alegria”, “O”, and The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Audiences will be transported back to the excitement and amazement of childhood as the talented troupe employs an array of strobe lights, sirens, bubbles, fog, toilet paper, water, laughs and lots of fun for an exhilarating live performance. The brainchild of ingenious creator Dimitri Bogatirev, Aga-Boom really does defy description.
All shows scheduled from August 2nd – August 10th will feature a 50-minute matinee performance at 1:00 pm and a 90-minute performance at 7:00 pm. Tickets range in price from $9 to $25 and can be purchased online at moodytickets.com or at any Moody Gardens ticketing location. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at 409-683-4186 or toll free at 1-800-582-4673 ext. 4186.
Stay, play and be entertained with the customized AGA-BOOM Family Package which features deluxe accommodations for four in the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel, two adult and two children’s tickets to an Aga-Boom performance, and breakfast for four in the Terrace Restaurant. Packages are available starting at $299. To reserve a package, please call 888-388-8484.
AGA- BOOM Performer Bios
Dimitri Bogatirev – CREATOR/DIRECTOR/PERFORMER
Dimitri’s background is in professional clowning and pantomime, having studied with the top talents in the former Soviet Union. He has performed around the world in just about every venue of clowning, from solo performances to full evening shows. In 1992, Dimitri was invited to join Cirque Du Soleil’s Alegria. After a very successful five-year tour of America, Asia and Europe, "Cirque" invited Dimitri and Iryna to create and perform their clown act for the new show O. Dimitri invented two unforgettable characters that, according to critics from coast to coast, took Cirque Du Soleil’s clowning in an entirely new direction.
After a successful engagement with O, this ingenious mastermind set his sites on creating a unique new show. AGA-BOOM is the fruit of that labor. The show’s style and artistic aesthetics are very popular with European audiences with whom theatrical clowning is one of the most sought-after forms of family entertainment. Dimitri’s long-held suspicion of American audiences being prime candidates for avant-garde clowning was undeniably confirmed with the success of AGA-BOOM’s first production at the Ivar Theatre in October 2002. Dimitri Bogatirev was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his clown/partner/wife Iryna and their eight-year old son.
Iryna Ivanytska - INSPIRER/PERFORMER
Iryna Ivanytska is best known as the light-hearted, acrobatic half of the outstanding clown duo formerly featured in Cirque du Soleil's O at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to appearing in O, she toured with Cirque du Soleil's production of Alegria where together with her husband/partner Dimitri they received much critical acclaim for their unique style of clowning.
Iryna graduated from Kiev's College of Variety and Circus Arts, where she mastered a plethora of skills, including clowning, dancing, acrobatics, acting, juggling and singing. After meeting Dimitri, the duo co-created with a children’s TV show. She also worked for some time in Teresa Dourova's renowned Moscow Clown Theater. Iryna also appeared in and hosted various children’s TV shows on Russian television.
Philip Karp-Briggs - PERFORMER
Philip Karp-Briggs is a talented multi-dimensional performer. His professional history is captivating. After touring with the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus’ Blue Unit, Karp- Briggs along with the Disney Organization, entertained the Royal family of the Kingdom of Brunei. Karp-Briggs performed as a clown in Asia in successive years, with shows in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park and Japan’s Korakuen Amusement Park. He has also been the lead circus trainer for Cirque du Monde, a project of Cirque du Soleil, educating homeless youth in Hollywood. Philip holds a theatre degree from Duke University and was educated in Connecticut and England. He did post-graduate study at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey’s Circus.
QUICK FACTS
What: AGA-BOOM – Theatre of Physical Comedy
When: August 2, 2008 – August 10, 2008
Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center – Galveston Island
Daily Performances at 1pm and 7pm
Ticket Pricing: Tickets range in price from $9 to $25
To purchase Tickets: moodytickets.com or at any Moody Gardens ticketing location
Special Event Hotline: 409-683-4186
For more information on package offerings or to reserve a package visit www.moodygardenshotel.com/upcoming_events or call 888-388-8484.
Media inquiries: Contact Kristi J. Moers at kmoers@sbcglobal.net or 832-816-0714.
Link to Aga-Boom Images: https://moodygardens.box.net/shared/9hb526r8cc
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