CUM

Created & Performed by Soojeong Son
Devised with Tallie Medel
Directed by Joanna Simmons

June 22 @ 7PM
Ars Nova | 511 W 54 St
& Streaming on Ars Nova Supra

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Soojeong, the perfectionist clown tries really hard at everything she does. Then one day some sex stuff happens and life gets confusing. But have no fear! Soojeong’s joyful exploration asks the complex question: why is cum?

Soojeong is beautiful, interesting and well-rested like a juicy steak. She was most recently a writer for the upcoming Netflix comedy series, THE BROTHERS SUN. You can see her act naturally in A GOOD PERSON opposite Florence Pugh, Netflix’s KALEIDOSCOPE, Apple TV’s SERVANT, and HBO Max SEARCH PARTY. As an award-winning filmmaker, she has created films and sketch series including SOOJUNG DREAMS OF FIJI, UR ASIAN FRIEND, and QUIET TINY ASIAN. She is the co-host of the comedy podcast EMOTIONAL SLUT. Soojeong is based in Brooklyn, NY where she’s working on her first feature film and one woman show. @sjsonmyson

Joanna Simmons is a writer/director living in New York City. Previous work at Ars Nova includes; Creation Nation, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad- Faster Than the Speed of Night, and many appearances with VIDS at Showgasm. Recent work in NYC- wrote and directed two plays in 2022- OutofTouch @ The Tank and SpaceLoveContinuum @Caveat. Her show, “Mark Pleases You”, recently won “Best of the Fest” at the San Diego Fringe festival, and is headed to Edinburgh this summer. She has directed over 25 solo shows, countless comedy shows, and taught classes on solo show creation and creative writing. A self-proclaimed, “Story Midwife”, She’d love to help you get your next show out of your head! Find me on Instagram – @joannaksimmons

Tallie Medel (they/them/she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and award-winning actor in New York City. Medel is one third of Cocoon Central Dance Team. Recent work includes the role of Becky in A24’s EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE which makes them very happy.