Murder, He Wrote: Playwright Min Kahng on 'Happy Pleasant Valley'

TheaterWorks Silicon Valley is set to premiere Min Kahng's musical, 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical,' on March 8. The story features a grandmother and granddaughter duo solving murders in a senior apartment. Kahng emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the creative process, sharing insights on character development through actors' perspectives. The journey has revitalized him amid challenges, and he expresses gratitude for a supportive director who encourages contributions from the cast, fostering a rich exploration of generational themes central to the work.

"I need that time away and I need that time sharing it with people ... especially actors. As they inhabit these characters, they learn things about them that I might not be privy to because I'm worried about the bigger picture."

"Working on Happy Pleasant Valley has been a joy—a much-needed joy in the face of everything. Director Jeffrey Lo sets a generous tone that encourages actors to contribute."

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