On the 25th, Nam-gu District in Daegu announced an open casting call for six actors to appear in the local cultural content musical "Naesarang Oksunssi."
The musical production in Nam-gu, Daegu, is part of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's Local Extinction Response Fund project. Two musicals utilizing local cultural and artistic resources have been produced to improve the living conditions of local artists and provide creative opportunities.
Last year, the musical "Christmas Chronicle" was performed for tourists visiting Apsan Winter Garden (inside Apsan Laundry Park). On May 17, at the upcoming Apsan Festival, a highlight performance of the trot-based musical "Naesarang Oksunssi" will take place. In addition, "Naesarang Oksunssi" has been invited as a special entry to the 19th Daegu International Musical Festival and will be performed at Daedeok Culture Center on June 21 and 22.
The trot musical "Naesarang Oksunssi" is a new work by local writer Lee Jiyoung and composer Yeo Seungyong. It tells the peaceful daily life of the Oksun family, who run a kimbap restaurant in Nam-gu, Daegu, and the story of Oksun, who suffers from dementia. In the final village festival scene, a special appearance by singer Shin Yu is also planned.
The audition for actors in "Naesarang Oksunssi" will accept applications until the 27th, and will be held on April 1 at Hanullim Small Theater in Daemyeong Performance Street.
Jung Chulwon, the general director of the musical and head of the Hanullim Theater Company, stated, "I am grateful to Nam-gu District in Daegu for supporting local artists' cultural activities despite the challenging creative environment. I hope that the production of this musical, along with continued support and interest, will become a representative tourism and cultural product of Nam-gu and help revitalize the local performing arts scene."
Nam-gu District Mayor Cho Jaegu said, "Nam-gu has Daemyeong Performance Street, where about 20 small theaters and rehearsal rooms are concentrated, and we are making great efforts to provide creative opportunities and improve living conditions for young artists. I hope this musical production will invigorate the local cultural and artistic community and provide residents with a valuable cultural experience. I ask for much interest and participation from performing artists and media outlets."
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