About the Project
🏆 Winner!! of the THE MOVIE BOOK CLUB AWARD 🏆
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Official Nominations & Awards Announcement
We are honored to share that our production has been officially nominated and recognized by the following distinguished awards:
🌿 2025 Hollywood Fringe Award for Dramatic Theatre (Nominee)
🌿 Playwright’s Promise Award, presented by The Inkwell Theater
🌿 Spirit of the Fest Award, presented by Short+Sweet Hollywood
🌿 The Theatre Theater Playwright Award, presented by The Theatre Theater Podcast
🌿 2025 Hollywood Fringe Spring Preview Cabaret – Official Selection
From the creators of the award-winning Maron Doll and Cadenza
To Be Liberated
Audience review highlights to date
“An exquisite experience that should not be missed.” — Ernest Kearney
“Finely tuned and ultimately powerful theatre.” — Brian Knudson
“One of the most moving pieces of theatre I’ve seen in years.” — Pamela Paek
“Absolutely beautiful” — Ryan Lisman
“There was truly nothing like this” — Shelley Cooper
“Delivers a huge wallop in a short time.” — Pam Noles
“Powerful acting, live music, and a grounded simplicity.” — Edward Hong
“High stakes drama with artistic depth.” — Rollence Patugan
“Executed brilliantly with authentic storytelling.” — Skylar Shen
“What I witnessed feels startlingly lived-in.” — Anonymous
“A beautiful, powerful historical drama.” — Dina Mild
“The twists of the story are hauntingly effective” — Kris Buxton-Dean
“An urgent warning of how history always repeats.” — Lorne Stevenson Jr.
“The music and costumes transported us.” — Shayna Spielman
“My heart was still pounding after the show.” — Cindy Choi
“Exceptional script – poignant and brief.” — Winter Pearson
“Haunting, lyrical melodies and evocative, resonant rhythms.” — Youngmin Suh
“A must-see show this Fringe.” — Ashley Karp
“I can’t recommend this show enough!” — Dionysius Vlachos
“Don’t miss this one.” — Hailey McAfee
“I got goosebumps. Twice.” — Thea Pueschel
“Remarkably cohesive.” — Yung Hye Sohn
“10 out of 10!” — Hike Chahinian
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, Liberation is a poignant and deeply moving theatrical experience that weaves history, faith, and the enduring human spirit into one unforgettable story.
Set in the aftermath of Korea’s hard-won independence, the play follows two women whose lives were shaped by impossible choices during the occupation. One chose survival at any cost, while the other stood unwavering in her beliefs. Now, as they reunite in a quiet park, the weight of their past decisions lingers between them. Through raw and intimate conversations, buried truths begin to surface, forcing them to confront guilt, sacrifice, and the meaning of true freedom.
With the evocative sounds of the gayageum, Korea’s traditional zither-like instrument, Liberation blends music and storytelling to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. The play explores the personal cost of war and oppression, not through battles and politics, but through the quiet, deeply human struggles of those left to live with the consequences.
A tale of resilience and redemption, Liberation challenges the audience to ask: What does it truly mean to be free? And at what cost does freedom come?
Content Warning: Mentions of non-graphic torture.
Performed in Korean with English subtitles.
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