THE EMOTION LAB

About the show

The Emotion Lab explores the complexities of human interaction by examining the relationship between two characters who are both fixed on the past. Seongjoo, a librarian at a public library, and Yeojak have led a book club for eight years without ever crossing each other’s personal boundaries. When Seongjoo discovers that Yeojak is the sole member to sign up for the upcoming session, Seongjoo proposes a hiatus. However, Yeojak, who is battling lung cancer, makes a heartfelt request for one final book club meeting. Seongjoo agrees, and the two begin an unofficial weekly gathering every Friday. Playwright Kyeongheon Lee, known for exploring the bond between individuals coping with the loss of loved ones who died by suicide in Marrying Libraries, uses this new work to further investigate the nature of human relationships.