Theater productions offer different feelings. This can range from amusement, amazement, a frisson of fear, and an insight into the human condition. An important moment is when the playwright presents an event from history that speaks to today’s events.
When KCIA agents live double lives and covert operations spiral into dangerous territory, Made in Korea delivers a tense, stylish, and unforgettable ride. Disney+/Hulu’s latest Korean drama stars an all-star cast including Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-hwan, and more, bringing 1970s Korea vividly to life through political intrigue, crime, and power struggles.
Bess Wohl has written the story of a group of women holding a discussion group in 1970. Liberation describes how these women meet to talk about their lives. Their backgrounds are very different. The discussions led to their efforts to try to change their lives and the world. Although they are meeting in Ohio, their story is universal.
Certain works of art are irreparably connected with specific artists. For example, David and Michelangelo or Van Gogh and sunflowers. Another example is the play, A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando are linked with this play. Williams was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Marlon Brando went from an unknown actor to a major figure.