I had a conversation with a friend a while ago about how to combat the rise of Asian hate crimes. We concluded that in tandem with reactively condemning such abhorrent behaviours, the proactive part was continuing to write stories and mentor younger AsianCanadian storytellers. Through stories we see into the lives of others wholly different from ourselves and realize how similar we all are. Through stories we are entertained as a group and comforted to know we’re not alone both in our struggles and what we find funny. Through stories, chasms can be bridged, truths can be heard and reconciliation is possible, strengthening our country for the next generation to surpass our dreams and efforts.
Ins Choi, playwright
I saw "Kim's Convenience" last night at the Arts Club Theatre and it was terrific. Thanks so much to Madeline for recommending it. It was strange (and a bit scary) to be in a theatre again and watching live actors on stage and hearing the people in the audience laughing and reacting to what was going on, but it was wonderful! I love what Ins Choi said about telling our stories and of course, that's what the theatre does and that's why it's so important and so worthwhile to study and experience.
The tv show is based on this play and I have never watched one episode of the show (although I have heard it's really good, but I have a problem with tv -- when I start watching something, I instantly fall asleep -- this is an outcome of age, I think!) Anyhow, it tells the story of a family who runs a convenience store and explores their relationships and the different customers that come in and it's just a beautiful and funny and sweet family story. They talk about their family history (just like I want you to do in the heritage drama project) and it runs the gamut between humour to deep discoveries about how we interact with the people we love and I urge you to go and see it, because you won't be disappointed!
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