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In Korea Had Staged a Single Show www.nanta.co.kr HIGHLIGHT VERSION (30min) 11FL, 57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea (110-460) Tel. +82-2-6920-7747, E-mail. [email protected] GREETINGS pg. 1 WHAT’S NANTA? pg.2~pg.3 NANTA Highlight performance? pg.4~pg.8 NANTA on Broadway & HISTORY pg.9~pg.11 Global NANTA pg.12~pg.17 NANTA THEATRE pg.18~pg.19 Greetings “Korea’s first show with Exclusive theatre!” “Visit NANTA THEATRE whenever you want! It’s always there!” This is how two major Korean newspapers described NANTA Theater when it opened in Jeong-dong, Seoul. The opening made headlines because before NANTA, no theater in Korea had staged a single show. At first, most Korean audience couldn’t understand how a theater could be organized along such lines. Some even said that the show was not refined enough and lacked sufficient dramatic structure to sustain an entire show – let alone the international stage. Nevertheless, we were confident of success. All the criticism simply inspired us to put our noses to the grindstone and create an even better production. On a number of occasions, we invited experts from Broadway to fine-tune the show. Because the theater was dedicated solely to NANTA, we were in short order to hone our skills in stage design and theater management. Every performance has been a new opportunity to learn and grow. Now the time has come to expand. We will have a bigger stage, more seats, and more exciting shows. We will go on a tour from cities to cities all across the globe. Most importantly, we will pursue this goal with the same mirth and with the idea of “joy of living” which has been the hallmark of our production since its opening night. NANTA has been a labor of love, not only for us, but for our entire team. It is our sincere wish to someday become large enough to share our passion with the whole world. Seung-hwan, Song Gwang-ho, Lee CEO of PMC Production CEO of PMC Production 1 What’s NANTA? The show is titled COOKIN' because of its simple appeal to the audience. In addition, the title allows for a more international approach to the show that is called NANTA in Korea. The figurative meaning behind NANTA is that of reckless punching typical to a violent boxing match. Our NANTA is a non- verbal performance of reckless rhythms that dramatize customary Korean percussion in a strikingly comedic stage show. Integrating uniquely Korean traditional tempos with a western performance style. NANTA is a comic musical non-verbal performance derived from the traditional Korean instrumental performance “Samulnori.” The kitchen is its backdrop, chefs its main characters. Knives and other kitchen utensils are transformed into musical instruments in the hands of the performers. They thrill the audience with acrobatic cooking shows, a surprise wedding ceremony, and an exciting dumpling challenge. The coup de gras is a “Three-Drum Dance,” in which a drummer beats three standing kitchenware drums while his cohorts slice through the air around him. NANTA has been one of the most popular shows in Korea ever since it premiered in October 1997, drawing the largest number of spectators in Korean stage history. NANTA made its international debut in 1999 at Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it received an award for the best performance. Since then, it has been staged in the U.K., Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia, etc. Eventually NANTA made it all the way to New York, premiering at the Minetta Lane Theater on March 7, 2004 and running for one and a half years. NANTA had become the first Asian show to open its own off-Broadway theater! The energetic spectacle for all ages, and the landmark of Seoul which attracts tourists from all over the world, NANTA aims to become the longest- running show in Korea. Its 365 days-open run theatre has welcomed more than one million foreign visitors. Celebrating the 20th anniversary in 2017, NANTA is preparing for the wonderful future days coming up and is now ready to leap for the another 10 years in the world. 2 What’s NANTA? * Nonverbal Performance Nanta is a nonverbal performance. Since it has no dialogue, and the story is expressed through music and motion, there is no language barrier. Thus, Nanta can be enjoyed by people of many different cultures. * Traditional Korean Rhythms Nanta combines rhythms from Korean folk music with modern musical forms to create an experience at once unique and familiar to the international audience. * Drama Many nonverbal performances can seem dull because they consist of only rhythms and beats. Nanta overcomes this drawback by using the art of cuisine as its background, and adding dramatic scenes to the performance. * Audience Participation Nanta’s audience can become part of the show and perform on stage. Spectators can be the bride and groom in a traditional Korean wedding ceremony, compete in dumpling stacking, and interact with the performers. * Synopsis Washing vegetables, carrying meat loafs, setting fire, cooks at NANTA kitchen is about to begin their busy job as always, then the ill-natured manager brings his little nephew and lets him learn cooking. The manager leaves with a harsh order that they have to prepare a wedding reception, which was not in schedule. Good smells of foods being cooked get to cover all over the kitchen and smiling faces of hilarious cooks make both the stage and the audience united. The reception is at 6 o’clock and it is at hand! Will the NANTA cooks complete the preparation on time? 3 NANTA Highlight performance? NANTA Highlight performance comprises the unforgettable parts from all NANTA performances that were most entertaining and interesting to the audience to create one dramatic piece of performance. This NANTA event is currently shown in various festivals, corporate events and cultural concerts. The purpose behind the NANTA Highlight performance is to display the powerful, entertaining and exhilarating spirit that is common to all NANTA performances. * Performance Outline Performance Composition Traditional Farmers Dance, Opening, Hand Examination, Soup Tryout, Vegetable, Kitchen Board, Clapping, Drum etc. (Varies by concert hall and seat layout) Concert Duration 3 ~ 30 minutes (Performance duration varies by event planning, composition, location and character) Characters Chef, Female Cook, Sexy Male, Nephew 4 NANTA Highlight performance? * Procedure Proposal (30min) Time Show steps Specific details (30min) - Each actor makes a unique sound with traditional tools matching a Korean ‘Samulnori’ rhythm that Opening 3 min raises the tension and gradually explodes. - NANTA chefs finish up the soup and comical drama scenes are shown while the audience are Soup 5 min welcomed up to the stage. NANTA Tasting 2 min - The audience have a chance to actually taste the soup which doubles the fun. Highlight performance Audience 7 min - Audience on stage are involved in the drama. participation Chopping board, -The four chefs wildly chop cabbages, cucumbers, carrots, and onions while skillfully showing off 8 min vegetable some fancy techniques using knives. Drum 5 min - NANTA fever continues as the dynamic drum scene marks the climax of the show. 5 NANTA Highlight performance? * Procedure Proposal (For Example) Opening (Traditional Farmers Dance) Each actor makes a unique sound with traditional tools matching a Korean ‘Samulnori’ rhythm that raises the tension and gradually explodes. An energetic percussion scene is performed using kitchen utensils (kettle, pot, oil barrel, water bottle) that are transformed into instruments. 6 NANTA Highlight performance? * Procedure Proposal (For Example) Chopping Board, Vegetable Using knives and chopping boards, actors make sounds and spectacular scenes making salad. The four chefs wildly chop cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and onions while skillfully showing off some fancy techniques using the knife weaving it with rhythmical sounds and actions. The audience can enjoy Korean traditional rhythm with a splendid tapping sound. 7 NANTA Highlight performance? * Procedure Proposal (For Example) Drum Scene It’s celebration time when the final scene is presented using salt, sugar, chili and soy sauce barrels made into instruments. Rapid dynamic strokes hitting the Korean drum drives the ending scene to the climax exploding with energetic music and powerful heart-pounding rhythm. 8 NANTA on Broadway NANTA become the first Asian musical to debut on Broadway in September 2003 at the NEW VICTORY THEATRE on 45nd Ave., New York. Since our first performance in 1997,making NANTA to Broadway was a burning ambition for our cast and crew. The performance was successful and the audience support was beyond expectations. Just six months after our Broadway debut, NANTA became the first Asian musical to stage a regular show, appearing at the MINETTA LANE THEATRE taking ranking with all the famous worldwide performances. NANTA on Broadway ended its run on August 7, 2005 after one and a half years. Hopefully, this productive and edifying experience will serve as a launching pad for the show’s worldwide success. * Staged from Sep.22 to Oct.19, 2003 * Staged from February 20 2004 to (4weeks, Season Opener) August 7,2005 * At the New Victory Theatre * At the Minetta Lane Theater (400 Seats) 9 History of NANTA ▲ 2006 Sep. ▲ 1997 Oct. - Premiered at Hoam Art Hall, Seoul - The 1 millionth foreign visitor to the NANTA ▲ 1998 Mar. - Won the Special Award at the 4th Korean Musical Award Theatre in Seoul ▲ 1999 Aug. - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, U.K., all tickets Sold Out! ▲ 2007 Oct. - The 10th Anniversary of NANTA ▲ 2000 Jul. - Opened ‘NANTA Theatre’, Heading to another decade! The first Exclusive theatre for a single show in Korea ▲ 2008 Apr. - NANTA Jeju Theatre has opened in Jeju Island ▲ 2000 Oct. - Recorded the 1,000th performance Jun.
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