Homecoming: A New Musical

Junko, now a successful banker at age 55, with a husband and three kids, seemingly has achieved the American Dream. But after the death of her father, Junko and her family fly from the States to her native Japan for the funeral. The trip takes an unexpected turn when Masako, Junko’s mother, demands that she move back – permanently.

This Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Thesis in Musical Theater Composition will explore the nuances of mixed Asian heritage, what it means to call a place home, and how musical theater can be used as an art form to further Asian representation and highlight cultural experiences.