(The Ansan Cultural Foundation, supported by the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency's comic adaptation project, will host a reading showcase of the original play 'Dokgo Tak's Koreans' in collaboration with Dokgo Tak Company and the Fire Chariot Theater from November 14 to 15 at the Ansan Arts Center's Byeolmu Theater.
According to the foundation on the 16th, this performance commemorates the 50th anniversary of the serialization of the 'Koreans' series by the late cartoonist Lee Sang-moo.
The original comic, beloved by the public in the 1970s, is being reinterpreted in a modern theatrical format. It addresses issues of discrimination, conflict, and identity faced by a Korean family living in Japan, using baseball as a narrative medium.
The play focuses on the conflicts and psychological changes between the protagonist Dokgo Tak and his brother Dokgo Jun (Masao).
The production will utilize lighting, sound, and the physical movements of the actors to convey the dynamism of baseball.
It aims to evoke nostalgia for audiences familiar with the original work while providing younger generations with reflections on family, identity, and life choices.
This showcase will serve as a preliminary exploration of the work's potential before full-scale production, minimizing visual elements like set design and costumes to focus on the script and narrative through the actors' dialogue and performances.
The direction is led by Byeon Yeong-jin of the Fire Chariot Theater, who has experience in producing narratives about Koreans in Japan and sports-themed plays. Writer Oh Se-hyeok is also involved in the development of the piece. The production team plans to enhance the work through this showcase, considering future performances in Daehangno and potential international opportunities.
This adaptation of a classic comic into a play is expected to attract not only middle-aged audiences familiar with the original but also families and youth. The story's baseball theme and character conflicts are anticipated to offer different perspectives across generations.
The performances will take place on November 14 at 3 PM and 7 PM, and on November 15 at 3 PM, with free admission.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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