In the era of pet ownership, the musical 'Time of Dogs and Cats', seen from the perspectives of two different pets, successfully concluded on the 10th.
The play depicts the journey of a black dog named Raptor and a black cat named Pluto solving an incident together. While they share the same fur color, they are entirely different animals who understand each other's perspectives as they spend time together, looking at the world and humans.
Raptor, who appears to be a strong and fierce large dog but has a warm heart, is played by Boyfriend's Dong-hyun, Yoon Eun-oh from the musical 'Accidentally Happy Ending', and Hong Seong-won from the drama 'Unknown Seoul', each bringing their unique charm to the character. Raptor shares stories of the history and relationship between humans and dogs with Pluto and engages in frisbee play, bringing laughter and emotional resonance to the audience.
Pluto, who is curious but holds bad memories about humans, is portrayed by Teen Top's Niel, Yoo Tae-yul who has performed in 'Gyeongjong Correctional Records' and 'Club Dubai', and Park Jwa-hun from 'Vanishing' and 'Mia Familia'. The three actors successfully embody the unique delicate gaze and movements of a cat on stage.
The stage design and lighting visually represented the world as seen by Raptor and Pluto. The colors perceived by dogs and cats were expressed in different tones, allowing the audience to immerse themselves by following the perspectives of the two animals.
The actors anthropomorphized the characteristics of dogs and cats in their performances, portraying scenes typical of dogs who enjoy walks or the unique behaviors of cats, enhancing the persuasiveness of their roles.
Audience members expressed positive feedback, stating, "I think people who own pets will resonate more deeply," "The behaviors of cats and dogs were well integrated into the actors' performances," and "Despite being a two-person play, it was not boring and left a lasting impression."
As 'pets' are not simply beings we live with but emotionally dependent entities for humans, 'Time of Dogs and Cats' expanded on the relationship between humans and animals, depicting how wounded beings recover through each other. This message of emotional healing resonated deeply with the audience, prompting them to reconsider the meaning of living with pets on stage.