Kimiko’s Pearl
AN EPIC TALE OF JAPANESE-CANADIAN INTERNMENT
The Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts commissioned Howard to write the story/scenario for “Kimiko’s Pearl,” a multidisciplinary work embracing music, dance, visual art and documentary photography. Inspired by the family history of Bravo Niagara! founders Christine Mori and Alexis Spieldenner, “Kimiko’s Pearl” traces the tragedies and triumphs of one family before, during and after Japanese-Canadian internment, from 1917 to the present. The work – performed by dancers of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet – features a score by Kevin Lau, sound design by Aaron Tsang, and choreography by Yosuke Mino. “Kimiko’s Pearl” premiered in St. Catharines, Canada, in June 2024.
Image courtesy of Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts
Photo credit- Alex Heidbuechel BLVD Studio
What They Say
“A mix of music, movement and imagery.”
– Toronto Star
“Explores this history in a completely new way.”
– Nikkei Voice
Before It All Goes Dark
Image courtesy of Music of Remembrance
