The underdog sport “Kabaddi” vs. the (self-proclaimed) popular sport “Fencing”
A ridiculous yet bittersweet battle between two athletes fighting over a club practice room!
Hyeri’s iconic line in the play:
“I’m sorry, but I can’t give up this practice room.”
Meet Hyeri, the president of the Kabaddi club, a traditional Indian sport, and watch her defend the practice room from Hyuna, the mysterious president of the fencing club!
A blood, sweat, and tear-filled battle of pride between an “unpopular” sport and a “popular” (or is it?) one. Who will emerge victorious?
In 2018, South Korea took home the silver medal in Kabaddi at the Jakarta Asian Games, proving themselves among the best in the world! In 2020, South Korea claimed the gold medal in fencing (sabre) at the Tokyo Olympics, solidifying its reputation as a medal powerhouse.
Kabaddi, undeniably an underdog sport. Fencing, popular—but not that popular.
So, who truly belongs in the spotlight?
To create an immersive experience for the audience, the stage was designed with tactile fabrics that responded to the actors’ movements, allowing the audience to engage with the performance physically. Lighting was intentionally minimized to focus attention on the actors’ vocal expressions. The concept of “vibration” was also explored—musicians performed live in the same space as the audience, and actors wearing tap shoes utilized the friction and resonance created by their movements on the floor as part of the performance’s sensory language.
As a sound-centric performance, the production placed a strong emphasis on the musicality of theatrical language. The role of the “narrator” was key, not just for providing context but for enhancing the auditory experience, transforming narration into a vehicle for the rhythmic and musical qualities of language.
In addition, citizen actors were invited to participate in a workshop exploring the relationship between sound expression and physical movement. This collaborative process offered opportunities to experiment with and develop new forms of sound language and physical expression, enriching the creative foundation of the performance.
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