Production History:

50-min workshop version was showcased in NY and Scotland in 2023:

• 59e59 Theaters, NY

• The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Scotland

80-min full length version received two development opportunities in 2024:

• Ma-Yi Theatre, NY

• Amphibian Stage, TX

If you’re interested in inviting Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?) to your theater or would like to learn more, please email: contact@seoulfulproductions.org.

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CRITICS’ REVIEWS FOR DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?)

workshop presentation at Edinburgh Festival Fringe August 4 - 26, 2023.

“There’s a very pleasing formalism to this tightly controlled piece directed by Chris Yejin. Kim’s precise presentation of the facts avoids emotional manipulation while also making the raw feelings on display all the more powerful” - The Scotsman

“Zoe Kim’s solo show “Did You Eat?” is a bold, direct look at growing up in a Korean-American family, delivered with warmth and dedication. Kim is a dedicated performer and a captivating storyteller.” - The Skinny

“The combined talents of Kim and Yejin are a force to be reckoned with, and it is hard not to feel while watching that we are seeing the beginnings of a potentially legendary partnership. To feel such intense investment in only an hour of theatre is truly an achievement. Don’t miss it.” - Fringe Review

“‘Did You Eat?’ is a deceptively simple, beautifully nuanced, semi-autobiographical piece of theatre. Written and performed by Zoe Kim with impressive physicality, this is the show for anyone who has tried to walk the tightrope of pleasing parental expectation and that of their own hopes. This is a show not to be missed.” - Edinburgh Guide

“The play tackles many heavy topics… But (Kim) interweaves them with plenty of comedic moments… Kim juggles these topics wonderfully, finding both moments of silence and laughter with the audience being stuck on her lips the entire time - and giving her a well-deserved standing ovation by the end.” - North West End UK

AUDIENCE REVIEWS FOR DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?)

“That was the best acting in a one-person show I've ever seen.”

“Utterly breathtaking. Jarring. Poignant. A spectacular one-woman performance. Brutally honest both personally and societally. Everyone needs to see this show. It is incredibly powerful. Beautiful.”

“One of my favorite plays and performances. Would see again & again.”

“DID YOU EAT? is a punch to the gut… A brutal portrait of the artist’s life that makes you want to scream, cry, and love your loved ones harder than ever. Bravo!”

“A dynamic, visceral, overall awe-inspiring performance; raw storytelling.”

“As an international kid, I was able to relate to the story and characters so much. Warmed my heart and healed a part of me too.”

“Very powerful piece that makes you reflect on relationships and how you express love.”

“This was one of the most emotionally intense and personally insightful shows I have ever seen. I was absolutely amazed and cried more than I have for any play I’ve seen before.”

“Incredible, brave, inspiring, uncomfortable, and love-defining.”

“Some absolutely incredible acting! I hope this work reaches a lot of people - especially those who really need it.”

“Powerful. Vulnerable. Enlightening. Beautiful. Heartbreaking. Honest.”

“I enjoyed DID YOU EAT? SO MUCH. I was not expecting to relate to it on the account of not growing up in a Korean family, but the message about love languages and their importance transcends where you’re from.”

“So vulnerable yet strong, full of humor and humanity!” 

“I loved the show! It was so full of heart and courage and tenderness.”

“Perfect Venus Retrograde show.”

“The unpacking of her Korean-American experience felt deeply cathartic. A part of me was grieving for her, and for myself. Just masterful.”

“Superb acting and script. Loved that it told the stories of three generations of women in the family. It was a very powerful performance that left a strong impression.”

Who We Are

Established in 2022, Seoulful Productions is a Korean-American women-led, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Our tax identification number is 92-1233101.

Our Mission

Seoulful Productions’ is dedicated to creating artistic experiences that celebrate the culture, artistry, and voices of the Korean Diaspora through our own eyes and lived experiences.

Seoulful Productions strives in uplifting storytelling as a vehicle to dismantle systemic racism, amplify marginalized voices, and advocate for humanity. We are dedicated to creating artistic experiences that:

1. Celebrates the culture, artistry, and voices of the Korean Diaspora through our own eyes and lived experiences; and 

2. Provides programming that cultivates education, healing, cross-cultural solidarity, and interconnectedness of the human condition.

*Seoulful Productions defines artistic experiences as a diverse range of activities that express an individual’s conceptual ideas, technical skills, and individual stories intended to be appreciated for their emotional power and aesthetic.

What We Do