Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)

A World Premiere Production

Nov. 12 - 30, 2024

Co-Produced with Seoulful Productions

Written and Performed by Zoë Kim*

Directed by Chris Yejin

Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Black Box Theatre (539 Tremont St, Boston, MA)

Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) is Zoë Kim’s autobiographical journey through love’s many forms–how it’s learned, given, and reflected inward. In a nimble and tender solo performance, Zoë shapeshifts into the souls of her family into a whirlwind of memory, where tears and laughter collide.

It’s not just a story, but a reckoning–weaving through the soft threads of Korean/American identity, belonging, and healing. Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) is a poetic love letter to the inner child, and hopefully yours too.

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Age Recommendation: Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.

Content Advisory: Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) addresses complex and sensitive topics including experiences of childhood trauma, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

CO-PRODUCING PARTNER

SEOULFUL PRODUCTIONS is dedicated to creating artistic experiences that celebrate the culture, artistry, and voices of the Korean Diaspora through our own eyes and lived experiences. Seoulful Productions strives in uplifting storytelling as a vehicle to dismantle systemic racism, amplify marginalized voices, and advocate for humanity. www.seoulfulproductions.org

CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM

Zoë Kim* (she/her) is a storyteller who is passionate about creating art that encourages humanity, compassion, and kindness. She is a classically trained Actor and the Founder of Seoulful Productions (seoulfulproductions.org), a Korean-American women-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is to create artistic experiences that celebrate the culture, artistry, and voices of the Korean Diaspora.

Her acting credits include The Heart Sellers, Pride and Prejudice, Eureka Day, Motherf**ker with the Hat, The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare’s Globe in London), 4000 Miles, and The King’s Language (world premiere). She wrote Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) and screenplays for Phone Call, Meet Me at a Funeral (MMF), Say, Do You Wanna Be White?, and multiple episodes of Blue Match Comedy. MMF and Phone Call became official selections at various film festivals and have won her numerous awards including EMERGING FILMMAKER, BEST COMEDY, and BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE.

www.thezoekim.com @thezoekim

(*Member of Actor’s Equity Association)

Chris Yejin (she/her) is a first-generation Korean American who has steadily worked as a Director, Writer, and Dramaturg in theater and film. Strongly influenced by both Korean and American cultures, she has assimilated her experiences and given them a voice through her work. Her theater directing includes Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?), The King's Language (world premiere), I Do for You (musical), Your Final Moment, Three Girls, Their Dreams, The War (world premiere), Medea The Woman, Ahn’s Three Daughters, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Her writing includes Belong (screenplay), The King's Language, and Three Girls, Their Dreams, The War.