The play is written in a way that allows for potent silences, which director Yen uses thoughtfully, and she has fostered great chemistry between her actors. As Luna, Young has boundless energy and talks incessantly to her first new friend. As Jane, Park is wide-eyed and reserved, but has a playful sense of humor. “The Heart Sellers” has resonated deeply with American theater audiences since its premiere in 2023 in Milwaukee. It ranked ninth on the list of the 10 most-produced plays in America in 2024. The play is pleasant and well-produced.
- The San Diego Union-Tribune
The Heart Sellers is frequently quite funny, and not at the expense of either Jane’s broken English or because of hapless sight gags in the kitchen. In fact, there’s far more laughter than tears in the storytelling. Young and Park are a pleasure to watch, animated and enjoying great chemistry as the two strangers who are destined to become BFFs.
- Stage West
In this North Coast Repertory production, Suh, Yen, Park, and Young remind us that theater’s power often lies not in spectacle but in its ability to distill human experience into its most elemental forms: a conversation, a connection, and the courage to hope for more.
- Vanguard Culture
Young and Park share strong on-stage chemistry, blending humor and emotion. North Coast Rep’s first 2025 play works as a funny and compassionate look at a meaningful connection between strangers. It is a pleasure to watch the blooming friendship grow between the delightful protagonists.
- San Diego Story
Both Jin and Marielle are flawless, but each with imprinted feeling, flare, and familiar references. They had a nice, sweet stage chemistry that was moving.
- From Another Zero
“The Heart Sellers” at North Coast Rep is a beautiful production that shows how powerful simple friendship can be. The show has just enough levity to make you laugh while imparting an earnestness that might bring a tear to your eye. The entire cast and crew came together to produce a wonderful piece of theater that left a lasting impression.”
- Critic Makayla Hoppe
Marielle Young & Jin Park
Marielle Young
Jin Park
Marielle Young & Jin Park
Marielle Young & Jin Park
Marielle Young & Jin Park
Marielle Young & Jin Park
Jin Park & Marielle Young
Jin Park & Marielle Young
Jin Park & Marielle Young
