“Bulgogi and Buried Secrets at Cafe Nordo.”
The Story
Set during the first large scale wave of Asian American Immigration in The Persimmon Grove, a lurid nightclub, a brash young Korean immigrant rises to great heights in his ethnic enclave while balancing two lovers and many debts in the 1960s
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$70s. At the top of his game, he risks it all. Persimmon nights features pungent Korean food and the all-girl pop trio The Kimchi Kittens.
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Sara Porkalob (Madame Dragon) returns to Nordo to direct and star in the premiere of playwright Seayoung Yim’s sultry tale.
Set during the first large scale wave of Asian American Immigration in The Persimmon Grove, a lurid nightclub, a brash young Korean immigrant rises to great heights in his ethnic enclave while balancing two lovers and many debts in the 1960s
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$70s. At the top of his game, he risks it all. Persimmon nights features pungent Korean food and the all-girl pop trio The Kimchi Kittens.
The Menu
Gamja Jorim
Braised Soy Sauce Potatoes, Kongnamul Muchim – Marinated Soybean Sprouts, Jikinmu – Korean White Radish, Kkaennip Jangajji – Pickled Sesame Leaf, Kimchi – Spicy Fermented Cabbage
(v - Scallion Pancake)
Haemul Pageon
Pancake with Scallops, Bay Shrimp, and Squid
(v - Scallion Pancake)
Jap Chae
Sweet Potato Noodles with Shitake Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Egg, and a Sesame Soy Sauce
(V – Vegetarian Bulgogi)
Ssam Platter
with Beef Bulgogi and Pork Belly served with Patbap- Rice with Red Beans.
(V – Vegetarian Bulgogi)
Shaved Ice with Sweet Persimmon Sauce
Red Bean Paste, Mochi, and Fresh Berries
The Credits
Sara Porkalob
Young Ah
Ray Tagavilla
Jae Min
Annie Yim
Sun Young
Mara Elissa Palma
Hae Kyung
Melissa Maanao
Mija
ARTISTIC TEAM
Seayoung Yim
Playwright
Sara Porkalob
Director
Nikki Dee
Music Director
Josh Kenji
Asst. Director
Robin Macartney
Set Design
Natalie Shih
Costume Design
Erin Bednarz
Sound Designer
Emily Leong
Lighting Designer
Opal Peachey
Production Manager
Erin Brindley
Food Designer
Corinne Magin
Asst. Food Designer
Nina Williams-Teramachi
Stage Manager