More Details on the Washington Debut of ‘Yoduk Story’

[Previous] Via the Chosun Ilbo:

A Korean musical about human rights abuses in North Korea’s notorious Yoduk concentration camp will be staged at the National Theater in Washington D.C. Producers of “Yoduk Story” said Monday the musical will debut there on Sept. 21. The 165-year old National Theater is right on Pennsylvania Avenue, about 100 m from the White House, and is one of the national symbols. There will be 10 shows until Oct. 1 at the theater.

Suzanne Scholte, the head of the activist group Defense Forum Foundation who played a key part in arranging the show’s U.S. tour, said U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush were invited to the premiere, although it is unclear whether the first family will attend. But she said several senators, representatives and leading figures wanted to see it.

Full disclosure: I’ve had two lunches with the producer within a larger group, greatly hindered by a language barrier. I was asked, to no avail, for my suggestions on how to promote YS, but regrettably, it’s just not a subject on which I consider myself competent enough to offer much constructive advice (yours, however, is welcomed). I make no secret of my desire that this play be seen by as many people as possible, but I have no financial interest in YS or anything else you’ve seen on this blog.

What can you do to help? The simplest way would be to buy a ticket, and consider bringing a friend. Much better would be to talk with your pastor, priest, or rabbi to encourage a group to attend.