Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke: Sunwatcher

This episode features a conversation with Isabella Dawis and Tidtaya Sinutoke about their new musical, Sunwatcher. (https://sunwatchermusical.com)

In 1944, a young woman in Tokyo dares to stare at the sun. Though she lives in a city under attack from American bombs – and in a body limited to the role of housewife – Hisako is determined to become an astronomer.

Her struggle leads her to the mighty Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu, who is in the midst of her own epic battle and needs a mortal's help. But can Hisako rise to the challenge?

Performed by an all-Asian women and nonbinary cast, with an innovative score featuring electronic live looping and taiko drumming: SUNWATCHER is a new musical about one woman’s extraordinary dedication to the power of observation.

This episode features demo recordings of “Travel Song” performed by Gemma Nha and “Fight Song”performed by Anna Hashizume.

Connect with Sunwatcher

Website: https://sunwatchermusical.com

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Website: www.isabelladawis.com

Connect with Tidtaya Sinutoke:

Instagram: @tidtayasinutoke

Website: www.tidtayasinutoke.com

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