Stage Director Truman Chiu Hopes Hong Kong Culture Endures in Canada

Photo of Truman Chiu, creative director, writer, director, stage manager, and co-administrative director of music play "Til We Meet Again." Courtesy of Truman Chiu

The 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill movement was the most extensive series of demonstrations in Hong Kong’s history. It completely transformed the lives of Hong Kongers and sparked a significant exodus from Hong Kong which has not been seen since the handover of sovereignty in 1997. Over the last four years, many citizens have faced the tormenting dilemma of whether to stay in Hong Kong under a repressive government, or face the hardship of emigrating to a foreign country. The music plus drama production “Til We Meet Again,” which focuses on this turbulent period in Hong Kong, has recently finished its stage performances in Vancouver, which moved many audiences’ hearts.

As the creative director, writer, director, stage manager, and co-administrative director of “Til We Meet Again,” Truman Chiu felt satisfied with the audience’s reaction. He thanked the organizer, Novasky Immigrant Services Society (Nova Sky), for making possible the first music plus drama collaboration between the Sacrificium Society of Production (SSOP) and the Dawn of Freedom band. He also appreciated the dedication the production team and volunteers gave.

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Mr. Chiu emigrated from Hong Kong to Vancouver, Canada, in the late 1980s and is one of SSOP’s founding members. He has been involved in theater productions and stage management for the last 30 years. A graphic designer by profession, Mr. Chiu transitioned into theater and progressed from the amateur level to large-scale productions.