Vancouver, 1930s. A generation of Japanese Canadians is coming of age. Born in Canada and raised to be proud of their citizenship and Canadian democracy but barred from the right to vote on racial grounds, a group of friends decides to do something about it: they found a newspaper, and call it The New Canadian.
Two generations later, young Japanese Canadians reunite from a community fractured by internment. They follow the story of The New Canadian as it continues to advocate for faith in Canada even as Japanese Canadians are forced into internment camps for no reason other than their race. They challenge and continue the legacy they inherit from this model-minority newspaper.
A new musical based on a true story of young people striving for a more just society.
Currently seeing theatre companies to produce, present, and partner for a premiere production and beyond.
We have an advanced version of the book that is still open to further development. All songs have been written and scored for piano and 2-4 voices. To do: complete vocal and instrumental arrangements for a full cast and band.
