It's the end of the Korean War and three young GIs from New York City — one Latino, one Black and one Jewish — confront the harassment of the brass, the racism of the military and the brutality of the United States occupation of South Korea.
Coming of Age in Korea also features music by Fred Newman and Grammy-winning composer Annie Roboff that takes us on a journey through the "coming of age" of American popular music — blues, swing, doo-wop, rock and country. This Castillo classic will be directed by Gabrielle L. Kurlander, president and CEO of the All Stars Project, partnering with world-renowned dancer and choreographer Desmond Richardson, co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Actors Evan Shultz (Frankie Greenberg), Chima Chikazunga (Walt Shelton) and Reynaldo Piniella (Sal Castro) play three American soldiers stationed in Korea in 1953 during the war.
Private Greenberg under inspection by Sargent Bond (Isaac Suggs).
Natalie Chung and Evan Schultz play young lovers.
The three G.I.s meet some local girls (l. to r.: Reynaldo Piniella,
Christine Komei Luo and Natialie Chung)
Christine Komei Chung and Reynaldo Piniella play sweethearts
destined to part.
The three soldiers take an R&R in Japan with Walt's wife, Flo (l.
to r.: Chima Chikazunga, Lynnette Nicholas, Raynaldo Piniella and
Evan Schultz)
