Doktor Kaboom to entertain and educate audiences in the Greater Lafayette community this fall

A person with spiky blond hair, goggles, and an orange coat covers their ears and looks surprised, as though feeling the weight of Great Expectations. Above them, orange bubble letters spell UNDER PRESSURE! on a white background.
September 21, 2026 Mallory Kempf

Students face a multitude of struggles, from grades to finances to friendships. Doktor Kaboom addresses these and more in Under Pressure! Catch this one-of-a-kind show at Loeb Playhouse on Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 p.m. and during various high school visits this fall.

Featuring a mix of comedy, education and advice, Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! brings something for all ages and guarantees riveting demonstrations and hysterics.

About Under Pressure!

Be amazed by the power of pressure – and what it can teach us.

Inspired by the many pressures students face, the show turns real-life emotional and mental stressors into physical science concepts. Just as “pressure makes diamonds,” personal tension transforms people into stronger versions of themselves.

In Under Pressure!, Kaboom offers tools and life lessons mixed with interactive science. Praised for keeping crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter, Kaboom educates and empowers his audience with high energy.

“A fantastic experience, with educational content presented in a hilarious and exciting format” – DC Theater Arts

Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!

Single tickets start at $18!

Loeb Playhouse

Sunday, November 22 / 3:00 pm

 

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