Empire of the Son (2017)
Produced by
Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
Presented by
Playwright: Tetsuro Shigematsu
Director: Richard Wolfe
Venue
Run
January 18th, 2017 – January 29th, 2017
Synopsis
In this exhilaratingly original multimedia one-man show, the actor, comedian, and CBC radio broadcaster Tetsuro Shigematsu tells the dynamic story of his emotionally distant father Akira. From the ashes of Hiroshima to swinging 1960s London, Akira’s incredible personal history continues to influence two generations. Separated by language, culture, and history, this raw and profound exploration of what truly keeps father and son apart is a funny, emotional and deeply thoughtful portrayal of parent / child relationships. (factorytheatre.ca)
Cast
| Tetsuro Shigematsu | Performer |
| Yoshiko Shigematsu | Documentary Audio |
| Akira Shigematsu | Documentary Audio |
Creative Team
| Tetsuro Shigematsu | Playwright |
| Richard Wolfe | Director |
| Richard Wolfe | Original Concept Dramaturgy |
| Heidi Taylor | Dramaturg |
| Pam Johnson | Set Designer |
| Gerald King | Lighting Designer |
| Barbara Clayden | Costume Designer |
| Steven Charles | Sound Designer |
| Yvonne Gall | Audio Dramaturg |
| Remy Siu | Video Design Consultant |
Production
| Susan Miyagishima | Stage Manager |
| Jeff Harrison | Technical Director |
