Mirhai’s Torn Fairy Tale
Mir and Hai go on a fantastic trip to piece together the torn pieces of a picture book.
It’s fine if you can’t breathe fire; you can breathe flowers instead.
- DateMay 4–6, 2024 (SAT–MON)
- TimeSAT, SUN 13:00 / MON 11:00
- PlaceTheater 2
- Age LimitAge 5 or older (those born in 2019 or earlier)
- Seating132 seats
- Price All seats KRW 10,000
- TicketWebsite / Ticket Booth / Call Center
- Contact+82-1899-5566
- Running time60 min.
Visitor guide
Booking and Visitors Notification
Suitable Viewing Age
- Rating: Entry is available for ages 5 or older (born in 2019 or earlier).
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Introduction
I don’t think the way back will be fun.
Hey, let’s just go forward, you and I.
Hey, let’s just go forward, you and I.
“Mir,” the human boy, and “Hai,” a dragon, go on a fantastic trip to piece together the torn pieces of a fairy tale book.
In this story, two friends with boundless curiosity and daring imagination find courage in their adventure, free from meddling or concern from others.
Mir and Hai discover the worries of Mirhai, a dragon in the torn children’s fairy tale. During their adventure, the two friends meet dragons with their own special talents.
The dragon might not be that smart, nor could it breathe fire or water,
but Mir and Hai embark on a search for this dragon who can make the world happy
with its unique ability to breathe flowers.
Based on the ACC Central Asia Picture Book Project “The Smiling Dragon,” this performance is a beautiful picture book and gugak theater, staged with the distinctive colors of Turkmenistan and accompanied by our own traditional music.
In this story, two friends with boundless curiosity and daring imagination find courage in their adventure, free from meddling or concern from others.
Mir and Hai discover the worries of Mirhai, a dragon in the torn children’s fairy tale. During their adventure, the two friends meet dragons with their own special talents.
The dragon might not be that smart, nor could it breathe fire or water,
but Mir and Hai embark on a search for this dragon who can make the world happy
with its unique ability to breathe flowers.
Based on the ACC Central Asia Picture Book Project “The Smiling Dragon,” this performance is a beautiful picture book and gugak theater, staged with the distinctive colors of Turkmenistan and accompanied by our own traditional music.
Plot
“Mir” is a child who loves dragons.
Mir imagines becoming a dragon someday, soaring through the sky and breathing fire.
“Mir! Clean your room! Don’t run around! Do your homework!”
Mir’s mother begins to lecture Mir, and as Mir runs away,
Mir tears the picture book “The Smiling Dragon,” Mir’s favorite book in the world.
Mir tries to put together the torn picture book.
While drawing its protagonist, “Hai,” Mir falls asleep.
Mir wakes up to find Hai.
“Hey, who are you? You’re Hai. I was drawing you just now.”
Mir and Hai go on a trip to piece together the torn picture book.
Mir imagines becoming a dragon someday, soaring through the sky and breathing fire.
“Mir! Clean your room! Don’t run around! Do your homework!”
Mir’s mother begins to lecture Mir, and as Mir runs away,
Mir tears the picture book “The Smiling Dragon,” Mir’s favorite book in the world.
Mir tries to put together the torn picture book.
While drawing its protagonist, “Hai,” Mir falls asleep.
Mir wakes up to find Hai.
“Hey, who are you? You’re Hai. I was drawing you just now.”
Mir and Hai go on a trip to piece together the torn picture book.
A long time ago, in a village somewhere, there lived a family of dragons:
The father, the mother, and Mirhai the baby dragon.
Mirhai’s name means “the king of dragons.”
But as Mirhai grew up, Mirhai came to a troubling idea.
(The picture book is torn, so the story is missing.)
People and dragons alike came together to see Mirhai.
Mirhai’s smile, after all, created a true miracle.
Rakhmmet Gilizof, “The Smiling Dragon,” Asia Culture Center, 2017
The father, the mother, and Mirhai the baby dragon.
Mirhai’s name means “the king of dragons.”
But as Mirhai grew up, Mirhai came to a troubling idea.
(The picture book is torn, so the story is missing.)
People and dragons alike came together to see Mirhai.
Mirhai’s smile, after all, created a true miracle.
Rakhmmet Gilizof, “The Smiling Dragon,” Asia Culture Center, 2017
Characters
- Mir
- Mir loves dragons and has an unending curiosity. While trying to write a book review for homework, Mir ends up tearing the picture book. Mir then goes on an adventure to complete the picture book with Hai the dragon, who emerges from its torn pages.
- Hai
- Hai is a dragon who cannot breathe fire. Unlike the energetic Mir, Hai is more laid-back and calm. Hai is dispirited, as Hai doesn’t seem to have any special talent, but as Hai journeys with Mir, Hai comes to find a path of their own.
- Grandpa
Big-Nose - The smartest dragon in the world, Grandpa Big-Nose is a dignified and serious dragon who creates the Cloud of Thought using his big nose. The Cloud of Thought serves as the guide to Mir and Hai’s adventure.
- Poly
- Poly is the most adept fire-breathing dragon in the world. Poly’s mastery over fire allows Poly to make delicious pizza. Poly easily becomes enthusiastic but also loses interest quickly.
- Ari
- Ari is the most skilled water-breathing dragon with a melodic voice that flows like water, making Ari a great singer as well.
Performers
Performers
MirJeong Soo-yeon
HaiPark Jun-hyeon
Grandpa Big-NoseJeong Dong-ryeol
PolyJeong Seung-gi
AriLee Yuri
DaegeumKim Seung-ho
HaegeumLee Sori
PercussionKim Jun-yeong
KeyboardSeo Ju-won
Crew
| Script | Ju Hyeon-ji | Producer | Im Hyeon-su |
| Composer | Seo Ju-won | Changgeuk Composition | Lee Heo-ryeon |
| Programming | Yu Tae-seon | Stage Design | Kim Myeong-dae |
| Stage Director | Choi Ino | Lighting Director | Sin Ji-ho |
| Sound Design | Hwang Seong-hun | Original | The Smiling Dragon |
Company Introduction
Gugak Group Gagin Gaksaek
Gugak Group Gagin Gaksaek (各人各色) is named after the harmonious blend of musicians with unique personalities and styles, forming a spectrum of seven hues interwoven with countless shades in between. It is a musical group that seeks to bring together the traditions of Korean gugak and today’s world, starting with creative gugak musicals in 2018. In 2023, the group expanded its repertoire to children’s gugak musicals.
- Major Works
- “Sinchoyeongjeon - Toward the Dream,” “Sinchoyeongjeon - Unforgettable Even in Dreams,” “Bitgoeul Gayatgo,” “Cheondung! You can be as loud as you want!” etc.
Place Info.
ACC Theater, Theater 2
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