Empire Of The Son

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Radio broadcaster Tetsuro Shigematsu wants to know his reserved, ailing father. As Tetsuro pieces Akira’s story together, three generations of crossed radio signals ripple out in a transcontinental tale of familial love, grief, and joy. Experience this Canadian storytelling classic, reimagined for the PT stage after nearly a decade of international touring.

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Sept 28 – Oct 21, 2023

by Tetsuro Shigematsu

Radio broadcaster Tetsuro Shigematsu wants to know his reserved, ailing father. As Tetsuro pieces Akira’s story together, three generations of crossed radio signals ripple out in a transcontinental tale of familial love, grief, and joy. Experience this Canadian storytelling classic, reimagined for the PT stage after nearly a decade of international touring.

Created and performed by Tetsuro Shigematsu.

Here's what they say about the show

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Mark Glanville

Outstanding. Like a virtuosic jazz tenor sax solo.

Caroline Sayson

Touching and excellent storytelling! Bravo! I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Standing ovation by all. Thank you Tetsuro Shigematsu.