Story of TT is an international, multidisciplinary cabaret performance blending live action, video animation, and music. A theater producer, "Kim PD," introduces the allegorical "Ani-mEarth," where human flight to Mars leaves animals to form their own societies. Amidst the harsh, freezing opposition of a group called "ICE" , a bright panda named TT fights childhood cancer and establishes "Pointless," a sanctuary for voiceless animals to reclaim performing arts. Alongside displaced immigrant characters like a jazz-playing Hermit Crab and a singing Wild Horse, they foster connection through shared storytelling and interactive Kimchi-making. When TT tragically succumbs to lung cancer, the community channels their grief and anger to restore the fading moon's light, honoring her enduring legacy.
Written and directed by Tae Hoon Yoo
Performed by Chulsoo Kim, Yoo Jung Kim, Tae Hoon Yoo
Producer: Eon Kim
Composer/Musician: Chulsoo Kim
Composer: Yoo Jung Kim
Welcome! This show is a special gift for you, inspired by my amazing friend, Tori Tomalia. She was a theater artist from Michigan, the daughter of immigrants, and a brave warrior who fought cancer.
Today, our world faces big challenges—like moving to new places, feeling separated by technology, losing dreams, or getting sick. But this story is about how we can always stand up together with our friends.
This isn't just a show to watch; it’s Applied Theater, which means we need your voices and ideas to finish the story! Our digital animations might look simple compared to your favorite Japanese anime, but we used them with love to bring you closer to Tori’s beautiful, warm world. Let's think, share, and change the world together!
— Tae Hoon Yoo
Tae Hoon Yoo
Director/writer: Tae Hoon Yoo (Big Fire) is a multidisciplinary artist, actor, and educator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He holds an MFA in Applied Drama from Eastern Michigan University and an MA in Performance Studies from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. With an international career spanning the US, South Korea, and Japan, Yoo specializes in applied drama and collaborative workshop facilitation. Notably, he has facilitated impactful storytelling and song workshops at 小鳥の学校 (Little Bird School) hosted by 鳥の劇場 (The Bird Theatre) in Tottori, Japan, showcasing his dedication to community engagement and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
Yoo Jung Kim
Actor: Yoo Jung Kim (Valeria) is a versatile South Korean musical actress, singersongwriter, and prominent Catholic contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist. A graduate of the Seoul Institute of the Arts, Kim masterfully combines her theatrical vocal power and dramatic stage presence with a deeply emotional singer-songwriter sensibility. Beyond performing in musical theatre, she has become a leading voice in modern Catholic youth ministry, creating inspiring digital retreats and directing charity projects that aid unwed mothers. Celebrated for her crystal-clear, evocative vocals, Kim brings a modern, healing resonance to the stage, beautifully bridging the gap between sacred art and contemporary performance.
