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The inspiration for the hit Netflix series of the same name, Ins Choi’s award-winning comedy, introduces us to the Kims, a Korean immigrant family whose foibles belie serious tensions between assimilated daughter Janet and her parents. Located in Toronto’s rapidly gentrifying Regent's Park, Appa has been offered a lucrative buy-out for his store. With Janet more invested in her photography career and his son Jung long-estranged, it may be his only option. Choi leavens the clash of old ways and new opportunities with a heavy dose of humor as Appa, Umma, Jung, and Janet attempt to heal old wounds.

“The biggest single laugh I’ve had in a theatre in ages." -  National Post of Canada

“Appa’s sacrifices… seem like something quite real, not just a comic premise. The actors were crying. I cried, too.” - The New York Times

By Ins Choi

Directed by Aria Velz

 

Due to the layout of the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab, late seating is at the discretion of the House Manager. Those exiting the theatre during the performance will not be re-admitted while the performance is in progress.

2024-25 Season
Part of the 2024-25 Season
  • Morganne Chu

    US Janet/US Umma
  • Franklin Dam

    US Appa
  • Jonathan Del Palmer

    Rich/Mr. Lee/Mike/Alex/Etc.
  • Jay Frisby

    US Rich/Mr. Lee/Mike/Alex/Etc.
  • Zion Jang

    Jung
  • Stan Kang

    Appa
  • Andrew V. Ly

    US Jung
  • Justine "Icy" Moral

    Janet
  • Tuyết Thị Phạm

    Umma
  • Ins Choi

    Playwright
  • Aria Velz

    Director
  • Debra Kim Sivigny

    Scenic Designer
  • Julie Cray Leong

    Costume Designer
  • Minjoo Kim

    Lighting Designer
  • Kevin Lee Alexander

    Sound Designer
  • Kate Kilbane

    Production Stage Manager

Community Engagement Events

  • Panel Discussion - The Legacy of Local Korean American Entrepreneurship in Community and Culture

    Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
    Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

    $10 / Free for members 

    Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the profound impact of Korean American entrepreneurship on the cultural and economic landscape of the United States. This conversation will focus on the essential role of convenience stores and grocery markets as cornerstones of immigrant resilience, innovation, and community-building.
    Panelists: Sojin Kim, curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; Tae Strain, former Executive Chef of Momofuku CCDC and founder of ggoma supper clubGrace Dahye Kwon, University of Maryland, Department of American Studies

  • library

    Story time at the Olney Public Library

    June 22 at 3:30 pm
    Free!
    Storyteller: Youri Kim, Teaching Artist and Assistant Director for Kim’s Convenience 

  • On Stage Tours: Kim's Convenience

    Tour #1: Sunday, July 6 
    Tour # 2 Sunday, July 20
    Following the 1:30 pm performance
    Location: Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab
    Cost: $10

    Join Kirsten Parker, Production Manager, as she guides patrons through the Kim’s Convenience stage, offering an on stage look at the beloved "store." Guests will have the rare opportunity to walk through the set and experience the joy of theatre-making in an intimate, hands-on way.  RSVP early; this event tends to sell out fast!
     

  • Book Club: Crying in H Mart

    Tuesday, July 8, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Location: Olney Library
    RSVP to attend the discussion. 

    "Crying in H Mart" is a memoir by Michelle Zauner that explores her complex relationship with her mother, Chongmi, particularly through the lens of food and her Korean heritage, following Chongmi's death from cancer when Zauner was 25. The memoir delves into Zauner's grief, identity, and the interconnectedness of food, family, and cultural memory. It also examines Zauner's experiences growing up in America as a Korean-American, navigating cultural expectations, and grappling with feelings of belonging.

    Where can I find the book?
    You can purchase a copy through Friends of the Library. A substantial portion of each sale benefits Friends of the Library Montgomery County in support of Montgomery County Public Libraries.

     

  • Konvenience Festival -  Korean Cultural Celebration

    Saturday, July 12, 2025, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Outside the Mulitz-Gudelsky Lab Theatre

    In celebration of the hit play Kim’s Convenience, we invite you to join us for Konvenience Festival—an afternoon honoring Korean culture, community, and creativity!

    From 4 to 7 PM, the space outside the Lab Theatre will come alive with Korean American vendors, delicious food, and interactive cultural demonstrations showcasing both traditional and contemporary Korean experiences.

    Then, wrap up the day with a high-energy K-Pop dance party, featuring a DJ Oh.Hi, spinning your favorite tracks!

  • Post Show Discussion: Mapping Korean American History in DC

    Saturday, July 19, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
    Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

    Free with tickets to the show or $10

    Join us for a conversation about the recently published First AAPI Historical Context Statement for the city of DC with the team who researched and wrote the Korean American section. The presentation will focus on the impact that Korean Americans have made to the DMV area through foodways, sports and ethnic entrepreneurship.
     

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Kim's Convenience

June 25 - July 27 2025

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