Set in 1941, Comfort Women takes us to Seoul, Korea, where we meet Goeun, a young woman whose brother is attempting to revolt against the Imperial Japanese Army. Goeun meets a man who promises her a good paying job at a factory in Tokyo. Feeling like she has no other options to support her family, she chooses to leave her home and take the job. Unfortunately Goeun soon realizes that this is not the dream opportunity that she has been promised. She is held hostage, transported to Indonesia, and is forced to become a Japanese Imperial Army sexual slave. We follow Goeun through this life-altering experience as she befriends fellow slaves (Comfort Women) and they plan their impossible escape.
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Faye Bautista, known for her performance in Riverside's "South Pacific," was also a cast member in "Comfort Women." more...
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Tricia Fukuhara, known for her roles in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023), Queenpins (2021), and Noggin Knows (2021), was also a part of the impactful production of Comfort Women. more...
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Meagan Lee Hodson, a versatile singer and actress based in New Jersey, showcased her talent in the role of Goeun Kim in the Off-Broadway production of "Comfort Women: A New Musical." more...
Edward Ikeguchi, a versatile performer with training from the New York Film Academy, Berklee School of Music, and NYC Vocal Studio, showcased his multifaceted talents in "Comfort Women." more...
Tomoka Iwata, a New York-based Japanese actor, made her acting debut in Comfort Women: A New Musical in 2015 while still a student at the City College of New York. more...
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Sandra W. Lee, who brought depth to the role of Goeun Kim in the Off-Broadway production of Comfort Women, has an impressive background that includes a B.A. in International Relations/Social Sciences with a minor in Voice from Portland State University and eight years of service as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Baghdad, Iraq. more...
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Jina Nam, an accomplished NYC-based actress, singer, dancer, and educator with a Masters from NYU, brought her extensive expertise in vocal pedagogy and performance to the cast of "Comfort Women," showcasing her multifaceted talents on stage. more...
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Roger Yeh, known for his performances in "All's Well That Ends Well" and "Measure for Measure" with The Public Theater, brought his extensive Shakespearean experience to the cast of "Comfort Women." more...
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Zilong Zee, who performed in "Comfort Women," has a rich background in acting and music, having studied at Cours Florent in Paris and later immersing himself in the New York theatre scene, where he was notably featured in The New York Times for his role in "Rent a White Guy." more...
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