The Wave - The Musical
 
 

"The Wave" is an original rock musical based on a frightening true event. A teacher, Dr. Berg, struggles to instill in his students an understanding of how a dictator like Hitler could win the support of an entire nation. He initiates an experiment based on a classroom protocol of unity, discipline, and action, which becomes so powerful that it disrupts the entire school. Unpopular students find acceptance and those who resist the Wave risk being ostracized and the threat of violence. During the course of this experiment, the students and their teacher learn a powerful lesson.


The Wave is a relevant and timeless story about the forces of fascism and social pressures. Even though it is set in a high school classroom, it speaks to all ages.


To date it has been produced in Canada, USA, the Netherlands and Germany and has been translated from its original English into German and Dutch.

 

Music, lyrics and book By Olaf Pyttlik

Based On The Short Story By Ron Jones

...The Wave rolled over the high school students with an intensity that they’ll never forget...There is more of everything. Everything multiplied by ten...Never has there been so much by so many for so long...


The Winnipeg Free Press