Nina from Our town goes to NewYork at Korean Cultural Center NewYork

Nina from Our Town Goes to NYC
Written & Performed by Hyojin Park
Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York

 June 20–21, 2025
 Friday at 7:30 PM
 Saturday at 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
 Korean Cultural Center New York
122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016
 Free admission 
 Tickets & Info: www.koreanculture.org

About the Show

Nina from Our Town Goes to NYC is a bold, autobiographical solo performance written and performed by Korean artist Hyojin Park and Directed by Paul Pryce.

The play traces the journey of Nina, a young Korean woman who leaves her quiet hometown and travels to New York City, carrying a suitcase full of hopes, fears, and dreams. What begins as a personal exploration unfolds into a deeply resonant story of migration, cultural identity, and intergenerational connection.

The piece was originally developed under the title M.F.A. (Masters of F*cking Artists of Color), inspired by Park’s real-life experience as a Korean international student at her MFA Acting program. Blending humor, vulnerability, and heartbreak, the show captures the challenges and triumphs of navigating belonging, ambition, and selfhood in a foreign land.

After four years of acclaimed performances in both Korean and English in Korea, Nina from Our Town Goes to NYC now makes its long-awaited New York debut.

Running Time: 100 minutes
Language: English

Audience Reviews
 “My dad laughed and cried. Seeing him enjoy it so much made me even happier.”
 “The only play I’ve watched twice.”
 “Empathy, comfort, encouragement.”
 “A sincere story, a powerful message, with both humor and heart.”
 “What a stunning performance.”