Historical
The Mojo and the Sayso
Inspired by the 1973 killing of a ten-year-old boy by New York City police, THE MOJO AND THE SAYSO is both a comic and dramatic study of the ways that people cope with the aftermath of terrible tragedy.
Hongbu and Nolbu: The Tale of the Magic Pumpkins
A play with puppets. After their parents die, brothers Hongbu and Nolbu both marry and live in the same house. Nolbu, being the older brother, kicks Hongbu and his family out of the house. Hongbu and his family starve because Nolbu kept all the food and money. Though poor, Hongbu is kind and generous. One day he rescues an injured swallow and nurtures her back to health. To express her gratitude, the swallow queen gives Hongbu a magical pumpkin seed. The pumpkins provide him with food and wealth. When Nolbu learns that his brother is now rich, he tries to do the same by attacking the swallow and pretending to rescue it. But his greed earns him three bad magic pumpkins instead, and he is left without food nr money. Hongbu forgives his brother and take in the family. Nolbu promised to learn from Hongbu; to be generous and kind to others.
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Production and Publication
First produced
2005, Young People's Theatre, Toronto
Publication year
2012
Published by
Duke University Press
ISBN
9780822352532
Included in Seven contemporary plays from the Korean diaspora in the Americas / edited by Esther Kim Lee. NOTE FROM READER: This TYA play was originally performed by four actors playing multiple roles. Many of the characters are delivered in mask, reflecting the style of the Korean Farmers Dance Dramas. The children are corn- husk dolls animated by the actors. The tone of the play is light, whimsical, and folksy. Could possibly be explored in a physical theatre class. Sound design is also an important element in this play, as Korean musical instruments and actors doing "live sound effects" are preferred.
Included in Seven contemporary plays from the Korean diaspora in the Americas / edited by Esther Kim Lee. NOTE FROM READER: This TYA play was originally performed by four actors playing multiple roles. Many of the characters are delivered in mask, reflecting the style of the Korean Farmers Dance Dramas. The children are corn- husk dolls animated by the actors. The tone of the play is light, whimsical, and folksy. Could possibly be explored in a physical theatre class. Sound design is also an important element in this play, as Korean musical instruments and actors doing "live sound effects" are preferred.
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