Intro

Playful chaos between the dead and the living presented over the board of a wooden coffin

Synopsis

Soul Piercing is based on careful observation of the dilemmas and contradictions arising from death while peeking into the traditional funeral scene. The piece depicts the chaos of the dead and the living wandering around the boundary called death with extreme humor and playful imagination. The piece shows the strong will and struggle to transcend the unbearable chaos and frustration that death brings us without losing a positive perspective.

Review

"Soul Piercing is not only a reproduction but an ritual produced via contemporary dance"
- Jo sung-ju, art producer (Korea)

"An actual funeral was presented on the stage with a sense of humor and sincerity"
- Jang ji-won, dance critic (Korea)

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Creator / artist

Bewitching people with unusual strength and skills, playing mischievous tricks, and showing perverse behavior: the traditional Korean monster, the goblin, is the symbol of Goblin Party, a theater company performing nationally and internationally since their foundation in 2007. Goblin Party places emphasis on communication and is interested in making a piece that will extend the audiences’ vision.

Promotion Infomation

TOUR SIZE
Performers : 4
Staff : 2

DURATION
40 min. (No intermission)

STAGE SIZE
Width : 10 m, Depth : 10 m, Height : m

Contact

LIM, Jin-ho

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