Actor Lee Sang-yoon reflected on the true value of life through the play "Death of a Salesman."
The play "Death of a Salesman" vividly exposes the illusion of the "American Dream" through the story of a father losing his job and family amid the rapid social changes of the Great Depression.
Lee Sang-yoon, who played the role of Biff Loman, successfully completed the last performance of "Death of a Salesman" on the 2nd. Lee Sang-yoon left a deep impression with his powerful acting for 190 minutes so that the audience could fully immerse themselves in the character.
The following is a Q&A with Lee Sang-yoon, who marked the end of the Seoul performances of "Death of a Salesman."
Q. The Seoul performances of "Death of a Salesman" have come to a grand finale. How did you feel about the last performance?
A. It feels truly honorable to perform in a masterpiece that spans the ages. I am especially grateful to have acted alongside such wonderful teachers, seniors, and juniors. I learned a lot and spent happy days. I was able to draw strength from the many audience members who filled the theater. I sincerely want to express my gratitude to all the actors, staff, and everyone who came.
Q. What aspect of the character "Biff Loman" did you want to convey as the most important?
A. The love for his father was the most important foundation in Biff Loman's life. I wanted to portray that part as most significant in depicting the character of Biff Loman.
Q. If you had to choose the most immersive or memorable scene from this performance, what would it be?
A. Starting with the restaurant scene in Act 2, the flow of emotion until the conflict with the father unfolds is so well-written that I like every moment. The part where I hold onto my father and sob has always upset me while acting, so it seems it will remain in my memory for a long time.
Q. What significance does "Death of a Salesman" hold for actor Lee Sang-yoon?
A. I think it became an opportunity to shed a layer. While practicing and performing under the direction of Teacher Park Geun-hyung, I received a lot of guidance from my seniors. It was a great lesson as an actor. I feel I have grown significantly compared to before working on the production. I am truly grateful for this work.
Q. If you had a message for the audiences who have watched "Death of a Salesman" so far, and the prospective audiences you will meet in local performances?
A. I sincerely thank everyone who focused on watching a rather heavy story for a long time of 3 hours. If I have pride as a member of this play, it is that it is truly a good work. When I meet audiences across the country, I will do my best to convey that point well, so I ask for your continued interest.
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