"Even the darkest moments have an element of hope & humor. MISS KIM is amazing." -Dan Fingerman, 'Theatre Is Easy' Review
FACT: 1 in 6 women are survivors of sexual abuse.
FACT: 1 Korean American woman is sharing her story of survival in MISS KIM.
Being molested by your uncle at age 8 is horrific, but receiving no family support when you try to tell them what happened is even worse; an event which leads a young girl down an emotional rabbit hole of anger, confusion and terrible, terrible loneliness. Gina Kim leads a cast of six in telling her own story, which follows her as she tries to move beyond these incidents only to plunge headlong into the uncensored world of dating, self-help groups, and people who are determined to take advantage of everything she has to offer; while others will do their best to help her in spite of herself.
MISS KIM is about falling to pieces and rebuilding with what’s left. It’s also about me. I am Miss Kim, Gina Kim, Kim McSweeney or Gina - depending on the period of my life and who’s asking. While creating this play, I wanted to reassure myself that despite everything I've been through, I'm going to make it. In fact, producing this play is proof that anything is possible. Hopefully, other victims who hear my story will realize the same for themselves.
- Gina Kim
MISS KIM had a sold out run at the 2010 Fringe NYC Festival and was one of the Top Ten Hottest FringeNYC shows in NY Theater.
PAST REVIEWS:
Theater is Easy http://www.theasy.com/Reviews/FringeFestival/Miss_Kim.php
NY Theater http://www.nytheatre.com/showpage.aspx?s=10632
Using Kickstarter to raise $16,500 for a January 2012 run at the 45th Street Theatre, the MISS KIM team plans on bringing the production value to a higher level, under the umbrella of Matthew Corozine Studio, a not-for-profit theatre company. All donations are eligible for a 501(c)(3) tax deduction through MCS. Please specify whether you would like a receipt of your backing; you will receive a letter by email.
*Courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
MISS KIM written by Gina Kim & Ryan Tofil
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All money raised on Kickstarter will support the cost of the actual production so that a portion of the ticket proceeds of MISS KIM can be donated to a selected cause.
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