CDN307H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Asian Canadians, Chinese Canadians
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Lecture 6: david yee & nina, guest speaker. Started writing due to the lack of asian representation at u of t acting. Entered theater as a writer rather than actor. Co-founder of fu-gen: longest running canadian asian theater company (15 years) Allows asian canadian stories to share their voice and stories. Bill c333: chinese canadian recognition and redress act (spear headed by cncc) Harper issued apology = one year hiatus of play (issue was no longer relevant) Theater builds a community as it drags the viewers into the story. Theatre can be a powerful tool; forum to allow express stories and societies. Theatre gives the audience an immediate reaction that people can be touch.
