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| ▲ This image, provided by performance planning company Park Company on July 15, 2024, promotes the tribute production of the iconic play Waiting for Godot. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae will star in a tribute production of the iconic play Waiting for Godot, the production firm announced on the 15th.
According to performance planning company Park Company, Lee Soon-jae has been cast in the role of Esther in the upcoming play Waiting for Waiting for Godot, set to open at Yes24 Stage 3 in Jongno, Seoul, on September 7th.
Waiting for Waiting for Godot is a play set in the dressing room of Waiting for Godot, focusing on the characters Esther and Val, who are understudies for the main roles of Estragon and Vladimir. Written by American actor and playwright Dave Hanson, the play is praised for its humorous and accessible approach to the abstract and ambiguous themes of the original Waiting for Godot, offering a delightful exploration of its meaning and depth.
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| ▲ This undated file photo shows Korean actor Lee Soon-jae. (Yonhap) |
First presented at the 2013 New York International Fringe Festival, Waiting for Waiting for Godot has enjoyed significant success in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hungary, and New Zealand, and this will be its domestic premiere.
The production features two distinct casting combinations: 'Experienced Esther and Freshman Val' and 'Young Veteran Esther and Late Bloomer Val', each offering a unique perspective on the play. Lee Soon-jae will perform as 'Experienced Esther', paired with actor Kai and former singer Choi Min-ho, who will alternate in the role of 'Freshman Val'. Actor Kwak Dong-yeon will play 'Young Veteran Esther', and actor Park Jeong-bok will take on the role of 'Late Bloomer Val'.
Director Oh Kyung-taek, who previously directed Waiting for Godot, will also helm this new tribute production.
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| ▲ This image, provided by performance planning company Park Company on July 15, 2024, promotes the tribute production of the iconic play Waiting for Godot. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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