Miguk Saram by Susan Pak

A highly ambitious, Korean American teen will stop at nothing to get into his dream university. However, his plans are suddenly derailed when he is seduced by a social justice warrior, as well as an alt-right extremist. Will he make the right choice?
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Miguk Saram

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  • Hope Villanueva:
    8 Jul. 2021
    “ As a UCSB graduate, which was the target of an infamous incel attack, this story of a normal teen tempted into the world of incels hit close to home. Funny, visual, hard-hitting, and never shying away from the topics it attacks, Pak has created a frighteningly honest look at the thin line separating toxic masculinity from every American boy. Someone needs to produce this piece! ”
  • Eugene O'Neill Theater Center:
    22 Jun. 2020
    “ It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Susan H. Pak and their play Miguk Saram as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater. ”
  • Dana Lynn Formby:
    5 Jun. 2020
    “ This play is funny! This play is scary! This play will have your jaw on the floor in shock only to realize that this is a challenge many young American men face every day. This play tracks generations of Korean American's and the difficult choices they are faced with. This play looks at the meaning of privilege and puts a price on it. This play is a must-read. Must see. Must do. ”

SYLVESTER LEE ASIAN AMERICAN 16 MALE
HEEWON KANG ASIAN AMERICAN 70s FEMALE
SAM WHITE AFRICAN AMERICAN 16 FEMALE
RORY KAVANAUGH WHITE AMERICAN 17 MALE
MRS. HUME/ANN WHITE AMERICAN 60s FEMALE

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Local Theater Company - Local Lab
    ,
    2021
  • Reading
    ,
    Chicago Dramatists Theater
    ,
    2020
  • Reading
    ,
    Broken Bell Reads
    ,
    2019

Awards

Finalist
,
Blue Ink Playwriting Award
,
American Blues Theater
,
2020
Finalist
,
Goodman Playwright's Unit
,
The Goodman Theater
,
2020
Finalist
,
National Playwrights Conference
,
Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
,
2020
Selection
,
Local Lab 2021
,
Local Lab Theater Company
,
2020