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What was the title awarded to the winner of the New Play Contest?
What was the title awarded to the winner of the New Play Contest?
What was a major challenge faced in producing the play after winning the contest?
What was a major challenge faced in producing the play after winning the contest?
Who was the renowned theatre director that initially agreed to direct the show?
Who was the renowned theatre director that initially agreed to direct the show?
What was one of the methods used to raise funds for the play?
What was one of the methods used to raise funds for the play?
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Which company was launched in 2002 to support the Asian theatre community in Toronto?
Which company was launched in 2002 to support the Asian theatre community in Toronto?
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What year did the individual graduate from the acting program at York University?
What year did the individual graduate from the acting program at York University?
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What types of roles were primarily available for Asian males in the acting field at the time?
What types of roles were primarily available for Asian males in the acting field at the time?
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What was the name of the third playwriting unit that the individual joined in 2005?
What was the name of the third playwriting unit that the individual joined in 2005?
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What was the main audience demographic for the play in terms of ethnicity?
What was the main audience demographic for the play in terms of ethnicity?
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Which award did the play win after its initial run?
Which award did the play win after its initial run?
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What did the Korean family from Parry Sound do at the request of their friends?
What did the Korean family from Parry Sound do at the request of their friends?
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What item was Cle Bennett associated with during the rehearsals?
What item was Cle Bennett associated with during the rehearsals?
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Where was the play held after its initial performances?
Where was the play held after its initial performances?
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What was the significance of NOW Magazine for the play?
What was the significance of NOW Magazine for the play?
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What was the size of the audience at Bathurst Street Theatre?
What was the size of the audience at Bathurst Street Theatre?
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What activity was the dresser, Natalie, engaged in during preparations?
What activity was the dresser, Natalie, engaged in during preparations?
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What year did Kim's Convenience debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival?
What year did Kim's Convenience debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival?
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What character is a 56-year-old first-generation Korean-Canadian woman?
What character is a 56-year-old first-generation Korean-Canadian woman?
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Which company revived Kim's Convenience in January 2012?
Which company revived Kim's Convenience in January 2012?
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How many shows were part of the original run at the Michael Young Theatre?
How many shows were part of the original run at the Michael Young Theatre?
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Who directed the Fringe Festival production of Kim's Convenience?
Who directed the Fringe Festival production of Kim's Convenience?
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Which character is the son of Appa and Umma?
Which character is the son of Appa and Umma?
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What is the name of the actor who played Appa in the Soulpepper Theatre production?
What is the name of the actor who played Appa in the Soulpepper Theatre production?
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What accent is commonly associated with the characters in Kim's Convenience?
What accent is commonly associated with the characters in Kim's Convenience?
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What does RICH initially misunderstand APPA to be asking about?
What does RICH initially misunderstand APPA to be asking about?
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What type of beverage is APPA referring to during their conversation?
What type of beverage is APPA referring to during their conversation?
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What historical event does APPA mention in their conversation?
What historical event does APPA mention in their conversation?
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How does RICH identify his heritage in the conversation?
How does RICH identify his heritage in the conversation?
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What does APPA say about the relationship between ginseng and insam?
What does APPA say about the relationship between ginseng and insam?
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What does RICH compare APPA to during their discussion?
What does RICH compare APPA to during their discussion?
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What reason does APPA give for the name 'Insam'?
What reason does APPA give for the name 'Insam'?
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What does RICH believe about ginseng after APPA's explanation?
What does RICH believe about ginseng after APPA's explanation?
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What does APPA suggest Janet do regarding the incident?
What does APPA suggest Janet do regarding the incident?
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What is the reason APPA describes for Janet's car being in the no-parking zone?
What is the reason APPA describes for Janet's car being in the no-parking zone?
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How does Janet react to APPA's suggestion to call the police?
How does Janet react to APPA's suggestion to call the police?
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What is LEE's intention regarding APPA's store?
What is LEE's intention regarding APPA's store?
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What does APPA mention about Japanese cars during the conversation?
What does APPA mention about Japanese cars during the conversation?
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What does Janet do with her camera bag during the scene?
What does Janet do with her camera bag during the scene?
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Why does APPA refuse LEE's offer initially?
Why does APPA refuse LEE's offer initially?
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What does LEE suggest will happen once Walmart moves in?
What does LEE suggest will happen once Walmart moves in?
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What reaction does Rich have when Appa offers him the phone?
What reaction does Rich have when Appa offers him the phone?
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What phrase does APPA use that Janet misinterprets as 'pimping'?
What phrase does APPA use that Janet misinterprets as 'pimping'?
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How does APPA respond to the value of LEE's offer?
How does APPA respond to the value of LEE's offer?
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What does LEE imply about the future of Regent Park?
What does LEE imply about the future of Regent Park?
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What does Janet think about the association between her Canon SLR camera and Japan?
What does Janet think about the association between her Canon SLR camera and Japan?
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What is APPA doing after LEE exits?
What is APPA doing after LEE exits?
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What is LEE's concern regarding APPA's future business?
What is LEE's concern regarding APPA's future business?
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What does APPA misunderstand about LEE's instructions?
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Study Notes
Kim's Convenience
- Mr. Kim is a first-generation Korean immigrant and owner of Kim's Convenience, a variety store in Toronto.
- The store is located in a diverse neighborhood of Toronto.
- He is dedicated to his store and its legacy, facing challenges and obstacles with his daughter.
- He also navigates the complexities of gentrification.
- The story of the store reflects the struggles of a Korean family.
- It also portrays the rich cultural tapestry present in multicultural neighborhoods.
Introduction
- Canadian missionaries worked in South Korea in the late 19th century.
- They built churches, hospitals, schools, and universities.
- A mission-sponsored medical student, Tae-Yon Whang, immigrated to Canada to continue studies in 1948.
- He is considered the first Korean to officially immigrate to Canada.
- By 1967, a Korean church was established in Toronto.
- The Korean Businessmen's Association (OKBA) was established in 1973 in Ontario to provide support for Korean businesses, mostly convenience stores.
Foreword
- Ins Choi had a conversation with the artistic director about life choices.
- He was considering dedicating his life to the arts.
- He mentioned the support of his family and community in South Korea, which didn't include professional artists.
- The conversation revolved around the pros and cons of a career in the arts, versus a "normal" career.
- Choi chose to pursue the arts despite those differences.
Kim's Convenience Play
- Kim's Convenience is about the experience and struggles of a Korean family.
- The play has a strong sense of humor and originality, and portrays a familiar yet unique story.
- This play has cultural significance in Canada.
- The play is set in a Korean convenience store located in Toronto.
- The play explores themes of cultural identity and family relationships.
- The play was produced by Soulpepper Theatre Company in 2012.
- The play was a commercial success at the Soulpepper Theatre Company.
- Key characters include Mr. and Mrs. Kim, as well as their daughter Janet and other family members, and customers of the store.
- The play is a reminder of the great Mercer family trilogy and Hansberry's successful A Raisin in the Sun.
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Description
Dive into the fascinating story of Kim's Convenience, a variety store owned by Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant in Toronto. Explore the cultural challenges, generational conflicts with his daughter, and the impacts of gentrification on their lives. This narrative highlights the broader history of Korean immigration to Canada and its cultural significance.
