my voice

a k-popera by

After successfully hacking into a military satellite, Su-Jin, a young girl from North Korea, inadvertently becomes an online sensation with her poignant reunification song. However, her newfound fame comes at a perilous cost, as she becomes a target for powerful political forces seeking to silence her.

Realizing the imminent danger she faces, Su-Jin attempts to vanish into obscurity, only to be thwarted by Osten, an ardent fan determined to protect her at all costs. Osten's own traumatic past, having lost his father and witnessed the horrors of 9/11 as a child, fuels his unwavering commitment to safeguard Su-Jin.

As they navigate the treacherous landscape of political intrigue and danger, Su-Jin and Osten forge an unlikely bond born out of shared trauma and a quest for survival. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, they discover common ground in their desire to defy the oppressive forces seeking to silence them.

Through their journey, fraught with peril and uncertainty, Su-Jin and Osten not only confront the external threats closing in around them but also embark on an internal journey of self-discovery. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, they unearth their true voices, unleashing a power within themselves they never knew existed.

Their broken lives converge in a transformative journey that transcends boundaries, inspiring liberation and hope in the face of adversity. Together, they defy the odds, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever before, proving that even in the darkest of times, light and redemption can be found through unity and perseverance.

The play can be a two hander designed to be performed “live”

concurrently in New York and Seoul

SU-JIN

20's from Pyongyang North Korea. After hacking a satellite for many years she has access to western Pop culture via the internet. Here she learns English and posts her music anonymously online. She is tired of the clandestine nature of her life and yearns for the freedom she is exposed to.

OSTEN

20's -western. Lives in Manhattan, NYC.

He is Su-jin’s #1 fan. Obsessed with her. Osten is agoraphobic, a hoarder and lives at in his apartment on Roosevelt Island. He has a deep sense of abandonment, which leads to his hoarding. His hoarding extends to people, leading to bad relationships.

TRIPLE AGENT PARK

Artist and secret agent.

Has a blonde Kim Jong-un haircut.

Online all the time.