DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) | The Public Theater & Ma-Yi Theater Company

Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)

Venue Shiva Theater

Runtime 65 minutes, no intermission

Written and Performed by Zoë Kim
Directed by Chris Yejin
Choreographed by Iris McCloughan
Ma-Yi Theater Company in Residence

DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) is Zoë Kim’s autobiographical journey through love’s many forms—how it’s learned, given, and reflected inward. In a nimble and tender solo performance, Zoë shapeshifts into the souls of her family through a landscape of memories where tears and laughter collide. It’s not just a story, but a reckoning—weaving through the textured threads of Korean/American identity, belonging, and healing. DID YOU EAT? (밥 먹었니?) is a poetic love letter to the inner child, and hopefully yours too. Directed by Chris Yejin and choreographed by Iris McCloughan.

Please note: There is no late seating and no re-entry for this production. Please allow extra time to get your tickets and get to your seats.

DIVE DEEPER

We invite you to join us for one of the below Community Nights. To access tickets, please use code AAPIMAYI. Enter the code into the box near the calendar, press apply, and wait for the page to reload before choosing the desired performance and seats.

October 26, 1:30PM, Post-Show Conversation

What is the history of food as an expression of love, particularly amongst Asian cultures and specifically in Korean culture? What are the layers of meaning, especially during holidays or milestones?

October 30, 7:30PM, AANHPI Night and Post-Show Conversation

What are the real ramifications of toxic male culture? How is it handed down through families? How does it impact the way girls are treated today, particularly in light of the very pressing current political climate?

November 2, 1:30PM, Post-Show Conversation

Is there a prevalence among Asian families to keep secrets and hide shame? How does history get passed down? For this talkback, we’ll focus on how these cultural norms impact young people and their ability to seek help or break a cycle of trauma.

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