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Musical Theater
Once Upon a Time in Narcissia
by YounYoung Park and Susannah Pearse
Cinderella wants to marry a Prince. And since sh'es the prettiest, nicest ,coolest girl in the kingdom, it shouldn't be a problem, right? So far so standard. But Once Upon a Time in Narcissia tells the story of Cinderella as you've never heard it before. The prince is gay, the king is mad and the ugly step-sisters are not so much wicked as, well, ugly. In a world where beauty reigns supreme can Cinderella still get her Prince with relatives this embarrassing?
Winner of the CJ Musical Showcase Award
Honorable Mention at the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition
Finalist for the Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award
⏳ Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Cinderella wants to marry a Prince. And since sh'es the prettiest, nicest ,coolest girl in the kingdom, it shouldn't be a problem, right? So far so standard. But Once Upon a Time in Narcissia tells the story of Cinderella as you've never heard it before. The prince is gay, the king is mad and the ugly step-sisters are not so much wicked as, well, ugly. In a world where beauty reigns supreme can Cinderella still get her Prince with relatives this embarrassing?
Winner of the CJ Musical Showcase Award
Honorable Mention at the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition
Finalist for the Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award
⏳ Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Bike Shop
book by Elizabeth Barkan
lyrics by Caroline Murphy
music by Youn Young Park
BIKE SHOP brings to life the story of a Brooklyn bicycle shop circa 1993 and its owner, Bobby, the exuberant bike mechanic who runs the store that was first opened by her grandmother in 1936. Two years after a tragic bike accident Bobby tries to get back on her bike, and get her own life in gear.
lyrics by Caroline Murphy
music by Youn Young Park
BIKE SHOP brings to life the story of a Brooklyn bicycle shop circa 1993 and its owner, Bobby, the exuberant bike mechanic who runs the store that was first opened by her grandmother in 1936. Two years after a tragic bike accident Bobby tries to get back on her bike, and get her own life in gear.
Li-Tsin
By YounYoung Park
Set in the late Joseon Dynasty in late 19th Century, the story follows a dancer who becomes a court slave due to her father’s false accusation of treason. She gets a permission to leave her country to follow the French ambassador, traveling through Japan and France, ultimately returning to Joseon. Through this journey, she embarks on a quest to find herself.
⏳ Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
Set in the late Joseon Dynasty in late 19th Century, the story follows a dancer who becomes a court slave due to her father’s false accusation of treason. She gets a permission to leave her country to follow the French ambassador, traveling through Japan and France, ultimately returning to Joseon. Through this journey, she embarks on a quest to find herself.
⏳ Running Time: 2 hours and 40 minutes
Friends
book and lyrics by Dawit Lee
music by YounYoung Park
The musical Friend is based on the 2001 film of the same name and tells the story of four friends in Busan whose deep bond is tested by rivalry and gang conflicts. It follows Jun-seok and Dong-soo, childhood best friends who end up on opposing sides, leading to the tragic breakdown of their friendship.
With a nostalgic 1980s soundtrack and authentic Busan dialect, the musical vividly recreates the era on stage. Iconic scenes from the film were reinterpreted through dynamic choreography, adding to the intensity of the production. Friend premiered at the Busan Cinema Center's Haneul Theater and later had a run in Seoul.
music by YounYoung Park
The musical Friend is based on the 2001 film of the same name and tells the story of four friends in Busan whose deep bond is tested by rivalry and gang conflicts. It follows Jun-seok and Dong-soo, childhood best friends who end up on opposing sides, leading to the tragic breakdown of their friendship.
With a nostalgic 1980s soundtrack and authentic Busan dialect, the musical vividly recreates the era on stage. Iconic scenes from the film were reinterpreted through dynamic choreography, adding to the intensity of the production. Friend premiered at the Busan Cinema Center's Haneul Theater and later had a run in Seoul.
A Portrait of a Blind Girl
Based on a novel 'Kwang Hwa Sa' by Dong-In Kim (public domain)
Written by YounYoung Park
Additional Music and Lyrics by Daniel Larsen
The Longing for Perfection in Imperfect Beings
"I will paint her—the most beautiful woman in the world..."
A tragic painter who creates the most breathtaking paintings but remains in seclusion, tormented by his own disfigured appearance.
"Can I really see the world?"
A blind girl with the most beautiful eyes, yet forever unable to see.
"I'm your wife?!"
A woman taking shape under the painter’s brush—a flawless beauty, yet merely an illusion, forever beyond his reach.
Inspired by Kim Dong-in’s novel Gwanghwasa, this musical blends a passionate story with modern harmonies and traditional Korean music. More than a simple aesthetic pursuit, it delves into the yearning for perfection among incomplete beings, presented through a visually striking structure and a shocking conclusion.
A one-night tale told by three actors and three musicians on a single set.
It sets a new standard for intimate theatre, striving to expand beyond Korea to North America and Europe, offering a fresh vision of Korean musical theatre to the global stage.
Production Information
Cast: 3 actors (1 male, 2 female)
Music: Piano, percussion, haegeum (3 musicians)
CG Projection: Visuals depicting Solgeo’s paintings, the unfinished beauty, and the stories told to the blind girl
Written by YounYoung Park
Additional Music and Lyrics by Daniel Larsen
The Longing for Perfection in Imperfect Beings
"I will paint her—the most beautiful woman in the world..."
A tragic painter who creates the most breathtaking paintings but remains in seclusion, tormented by his own disfigured appearance.
"Can I really see the world?"
A blind girl with the most beautiful eyes, yet forever unable to see.
"I'm your wife?!"
A woman taking shape under the painter’s brush—a flawless beauty, yet merely an illusion, forever beyond his reach.
Inspired by Kim Dong-in’s novel Gwanghwasa, this musical blends a passionate story with modern harmonies and traditional Korean music. More than a simple aesthetic pursuit, it delves into the yearning for perfection among incomplete beings, presented through a visually striking structure and a shocking conclusion.
A one-night tale told by three actors and three musicians on a single set.
It sets a new standard for intimate theatre, striving to expand beyond Korea to North America and Europe, offering a fresh vision of Korean musical theatre to the global stage.
Production Information
Cast: 3 actors (1 male, 2 female)
Music: Piano, percussion, haegeum (3 musicians)
CG Projection: Visuals depicting Solgeo’s paintings, the unfinished beauty, and the stories told to the blind girl
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