ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME traces the journey of a Korean family from the wars in Korea to the riots in Los Angeles. Told with great humor, irreverence, and elements of magic, ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME uses traditional Korean fables to examine the thorny legacies of war and trauma.
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ONCE UPON A (korean) TIME
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Cheryl Bear:
7 Mar. 2021
“
Beautiful, moving and rich storytelling that leaves a memorable and valuable mark on us all. Excellent! ”
Nick Malakhow:
26 Jun. 2019
“
A beautiful piece that ranges from the everyday to the fantastical with seamless shifts. Similarly, we go from the hilarious and whimsical to the heartbreaking and gutting sometimes within a few lines. Brilliantly theatrical storytelling. The various parables and folk tales are presented in unique and fascinating ways, and are stitched together with some very satisfying framing devices. As I finished the piece, I considered cultural inheritance, collective trauma/healing, the evolution of folklore, and the responsibility/inevitability of honoring, acknowledging, and passing lessons down. I hope to see this produced soon! ”
David Hansen:
7 Apr. 2019
“
Isaac stirringly traces a century of Korean history with characters who recount ancient folks tales to console, explain, or simply draw attention away from the grief and hardship which has affected the Korean peninsula and its people. His storytelling is magical, candid, and very funny. Highly recommended! ”
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STORYTELLER "TERESA"
BETROTHED / 1, Monk, Woman at the Well 1, Sea Nymph, King / CAVE PERSON 2 / TERESA