Angels in America-Part Two: Perestroika
28 Feb, 2022~
27 Mar, 2022
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Venue
Myeongdong Theater
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Genre
Theater
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Show Time
Weekdays 5:30pm ㅣSat & Sun 3pmㅣNo performance on Tuesday
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Tickets
R 60,000KRW | S 45,000KRW | A 30,000KRW
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Duration
290 minutes. Subject to change.
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Enquiry
cs@ntck.or.kr
Language Korean
* English subtitles are provided on Thursdays and Sundays.
Age Restriction Suitable for ages 20 and over
※ As per our preventive measures against Covid-19, all visitors will be required to fill out a mobile questionnaire and have their temperature checked before entering the theater. Please allow extra time for these quarantine procedures.
※ In the event of a confirmed case or a close contact of Covid-19, the production may be suspended or cancelled, and all tickets will be fully refunded without incurring cancellation fees. We will send out further instructions on how to proceed with the cancellation.
“At the height of the video era, this play elevates everything from playwriting to directing, acting and stage art to the highest level.”
- Yoo Ju-hyeon, JoongAng Ilbo
“With the existing world order collapsed in the wake of Covid-19, this play reminds us that a story written three decades ago still holds true today.”
- Park Dong-mi, Munhwa Ilbo
In the winter of 2021, Angels in America at the NTCK took the Korean theater world by storm. This year, the production concludes its epic journey with Part Two. Set against the backdrop of the United States in the 1980s, Tony Kushner’s timeless play captivates the audience beyond all temporal and national boundaries, presenting a multi-layered portrait of such contemporary social issues as homosexuality, AIDS, politics, race and religion. In particular, homosexuality is addressed not just as an individual concern but as a cross-national topic. The characters in Angels in America do not crumple in the face of despair. Instead, the play invites us to witness the love and life of those excluded and marginalized—either of or against their will—as well as their cheerful spirits undampened at all times.
Greetings, Prophet! The great work begins! The Messenger has arrived!
An angel has appeared. Repugnance and prejudice give rise to hatred. From amidst frozen hearts that are colder than the wintry weather, can the isolated ones be saved? The battle for survival rages on even after the collapse of daily life. This is the story of understanding, forgiveness, tolerance, and solidarity—values that are obvious yet rare. Ultimately, it’s a story for those of us feeling worn out but resisting loneliness.
SYNOPSIS
The identity of the voice in his head is finally revealed to Prior Walter. Although Louis invites Joe to his apartment after leaving Prior, he can’t forget Prior. Concerned for her son, Joe, Hannah leaves Salt Lake City, and starts looking after Harper, who’s been left all alone. Meanwhile, Roy fights AIDS at hospital, under the care of Belize who despises him.
Five years later, in January 1990, one of the men gathered around Bethesda Fountain in Central Park claims “We won’t die secret deaths anymore. The world only spins forward.” Thus concludes the fight to break down barriers—the epic of forgiveness and harmony.
Written by Tony Kushner
Tony Kushner is an American playwright, author, and screenwriter. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1993 for his play Angels in America, thereby establishing himself as one of the most important contemporary US playwrights. As a gay man from a Jewish family, Kushner actively participated in the LGBTQ rights movement in the midst of the AIDS crisis in the US durinf the 1980s. Angels in America tells the story of social minorities who, like himself, are easy targets of prejudices and discrimination. In recent years, Kushner has made a mark in the film industry as the screenwriter of Munich (2005, co-written), and Lincoln (2012). He received a National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013.
Directed by Shin U-chung
Shin U-chung’s previous works—such as Incendies and Wife—highlighted some of the most profound contemporary issue with intensity and sophistication. He is celebrated for his highly creative and theatrical explorations, which at the same time remain faithful to the original texts. Having swept a number of major theater awards, including the 2020 Baeksang Arts Awards and the Dong-A Theater Award, Shin has certain become a name to remember in the world of Korean theater.
