Here are our judges for the Finals
on November 21st @ 7pm.
Charles Jeong
Charles Jeong is the artistic director of Seoul Shakespeare Company. For about 15 years, he has been committed to presenting Shakespeare’s works to audiences in Korea by producing shows, translating the plays, and performing in them. His recent productions include Measure for Measure (2023), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2024), Romeo and Juliet (2025), The Taming of the Shrew (2026).
Maria Silva
Maria is a Seoul-based Actress, Director and Teaching Artist from Venezuela. She holds a BA in Theatre from Hanyang University and an MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from Korea National University of Arts. She has had the great honor and pleasure of being involved with the Expat Theatre Community since 2016 with roles in many Seoul Shakespeare Company productions, Seoul Players’ Main Stage, and 10-Minute Play Festival. She is delighted to be part of this year’s 10MPF and looks forward to enjoying all the finalist plays.
Frank Ventham
With 14 years of experience teaching literature, Frank has cultivated a passion for the written word, particularly the works of playwrights like Samuel Beckett and Henrik Ibsen. His journey in the world of theatre has not only deepened his appreciation for their thought-provoking narratives but also inspired him to engage actively with the vibrant Seoul theatre scene.
As a regular volunteer at the 10-minute play festival, Frank enjoys contributing to the creative process by serving as a script reader, helping emerging playwrights refine their work. This involvement allows him to witness, firsthand, the dynamic energy of local productions and the innovative storytelling that characterizes Seoul’s artistic landscape. His commitment to nurturing a love for literature extends beyond the classroom, as he strives to inspire students and audiences alike to explore the depths of human experience reflected in the works of great playwrights.
Holly Lana Turner
Holly Lana Wright has a long history working in theater, from local theatre as a child, to a BA in Performing Arts and now, being Creative Director at Get in the Van Productions. As director of their inaugural show ‘Things I Know to be True’ and most recently, ‘Emma’, she has a deep love and appreciation for contemporary theatre and creating space for the community. Having previously participated in the 10MPF in 2024, Lana understands the big undertaking of everyone involved in the festival and is thrilled and grateful to be invited to be a part of it. She wishes luck to all those involved and can’t wait to see people doing what they love on stage.
Kyungmin Kim
Kim is a Seoul-based English and Drama teacher, artist and filmmaker. With a BA in Film, TV and Multimedia, as well as a theatre and musical background in her younger years in Jakarta, Kim has a passion for cultivating an accessible, interdisciplinary arts framework for marginalized young people. She is honored and incredibly excited to watch the finalist plays at 10MPF this year!