THEATRE SOUND DESIGN
GLORIA
Written by Branden Jacobs Jenkins
Composition and Sound Design
Directed by Jaime Collaco
Set Design by Jiacheng Sun
Costume Design by Caitlin Davey
Lighting Design by Sisi Clark
Sound Design by Sujin Kim
Sound Design Statement
Gloria's sound design is based on a definite cut between musical genres. Musically, the project is divided into two primary genres, which include classical and pop. Pop music conveys an element of lightness as well as mass appeal, whereas classical music actually conveys heaviness and tradition. I have addressed the sound design by capitalizing on the contrast between these two genres, using the light and airy quality of pop music to counterbalance the darker, more traditional aspects of classical music. This way, I am trying to capture Gloria's overall tone—hiding a strong, heavy message in a humorous environment.
모던 걸 나, 혜석
(Modern Girl Na, Hye-sok)
written by Jieun Ann
Seoul Arts and Culture Foundation | Seoul
Sound Design
Creative Team
Director: Eunbi Cho
Music: Daeseob Han
Libretto: Jieun Ahn
Stage, Video, Costume: Sangjoo Lee
Sound Design: Sujin Kim
Web Design: Subin Kim
Cast
Jiae Jang, Byunghyuk Choi, Jungmin Wi, Donghyun Kim, Byungsam Yoon, Hanna Lee, Hyejin Han, Dami Song, Jangwon Lee
Ensemble
Conductor: Byunghwi Jung
Clarinet: Wooyeon Kim
Violin: Jiwon Moon
Cello: Gunwoo Park
Piano: Eunhye Cho
Synopsis
A “new woman” of the 21st century who lived in Joseon more than 100 years ago.
“Sit quietly and listen to my breath. You will feel the pride of knowing that ‘women are human beings too’ flowing strangely through my whole body.”
The first Korean woman to study abroad in Japan.
The first Korean woman to travel around the world.
The first Korean female Western painter.
The first Korean woman to divorce.
The first Korean female activist.
Na Hye-seok, who boldly wrote the history of Korea’s many “firsts,” led a turbulent life. She wrote, painted, advocated for women’s enlightenment, and proclaimed gender equality and free love. As a pioneering Western-style painter who sought to live not merely as a woman but as a human being in a male-dominated society, her fiery life story comes alive through music. This work invites us to reflect on whether we ourselves are living well as human beings.
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Choreography by Christy Carr
Composition and Sound Design
Directed by Holly Jaycox
Co-Artistic Direction by Kathleen Hickey & Vivian Kim
Choreography by Christy Carr
Costume Design by Christy Carr
Lighting Design by Michael Murphy
Sound Design by Sujin Kim
Dancers:
Jenison Arthur, Macy Blucher, Rieley Eason, Evie Hamaker, Laura Hunter, Ellie Hyzik, Jack Kuchmay,
Faith Linsmeyer, Shannon McCarthy, Samantha Scheffler, Ally Simon & Erika Wong