Pontifex Production and Sodam Art Production
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Wonhee Kim

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION:

- Showcase-styled staged reading, part of the incubator process for the full production.

BACKGROUND:

King and the Clown aka YI

"Yi" is the actual play name, written by Kim Tae-woong, well known Korean playwright.. Its popularity surged after being recognized as the original source for the highly successful film "King and the Clown (2005)," topping box office charts in Korea. It draws inspiration from a passage in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, briefly mentioning the king's favorite clown, Gong-gil, while Jang-saeng is a fictional character. In the Joseon Dynasty, "Yi" was what the king called his beloved subjects. Since its first staging in 2000, the play has earned numerous awards from the Korean Theater Association, including Best Performance, Best Play, and Best New Actor, followed by accolades from the Dong-A Theater Awards in the subsequent year. Its bold premise about the tyrannical King Yeonsan's affection for a court jester sparked intrigue and acclaim.

SYNOPSIS:

The story revolves around King Yeonsan of the Joseon Dynasty and Gong Gil, his artistic counterpart. Gong Gil rises to lead the Loyal Theater called Huirakwon by offering his talents and humor. As tensions escalate, Gong Gil faces challenges from jealous rivals like Noksu, who fabricates defamatory documents to incriminate Gong Gil. Meanwhile, Gong Gil's friend Jang-saeng discovers the truth about the forged documents, leading to a series of dramatic events and revelations.

BREAKDOWN:

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

GONGGIL: Male, mid 20s-30s, East Asian , pretty man. A person full of desire who wants to use Yeonsan's heart to improve his political status.

YEONSAN: Male, mid 30-Mid 40s, East Asian, The king and tyrant of the country. He was greatly traumatized by the death of his mother, Lady Yoon, and had the madness of a bomb that could explode at any moment.

JAENGSAENG: Male, 30s-40s,East Asian , A clown with a bold personality and a colleague who hopes that Gong-gil goes to the right place. He cares about Gong-gil very much.

NOGSU : Female, late 20s- 30s, East Asian, Yeonsan’s concubine. She enjoys comfort by Yeonsan, and is wary of Gong-gil. She wants to steal Yeonsan's attention. She is jealous of Gong-gil and lures Gong-gil into a trap.

PARK WON- JONG: Male, 30s-40s, East Asian, A person who plots a treason against Yeonsan. He has a strong desire for revenge against Yeonsan.

HONG : Male, mid 20s-30s He wants to help Noksu punish Gong-gil

CLOWN 1 / BLIND MAN GANG : Male, 30s, East Asian ,A clown who adds fun and interest to the play. Good movement.

CLOWN 2: Female, mid 20s-mid 30s, East Asian , A clown who adds fun and interest to the play. Good movement.

CLOWN 3: Female, mid 20s-mid 30s,East Asian , A clown who adds fun and interest to the play. Good movement.

CLOWN 4,/ YUN JI-SANG / Guard : Male , 30s-40s, East Asian ,A clown who adds fun and interest to the play. Good movement.

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READER FOR STAGE DIRECTION : Any gender, preferably with experience, and native English speakers are preferred.

DURATION

Jun 3, 2024 - Jul 6, 2024

SALARY

$300.00 – $500.00 per month

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