Hello! I’m Carolyn Nakagawa. I’m a poet and playwright. I write things, create performances, and collaborate with other artists.

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I’m currently writing and developing a musical inspired by the true story of The New Canadian newspaper. It’s a big project to bring this to the stage one day! Check out a 5-minute preview below:

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Recent musings on social…

Belated birthday post because I spent October inwardly reflecting on the past year. It's been (over) a year since I quit my job to devote more time and space to my writing practice. I'm deeply grateful for the artistic and personal growth this time h
Sharing the silly shot because it's the one I like best! Gathered some of our favourite performers together today for a bonus day of workshop for The New Canadians 💞 we rehearsed and experimented with an ensemble number that we didn't have time for
I did the initial research for my musical The New Canadians by reading copies of The New Canadian held at @nikkeimuseum archives - a huge privilege not available for folks who can't travel to their physical location. The digitized version hosted by @
A few highlights from my visit to the Kootenays last month. Honoured to be learning and sharing Japanese Canadian history in Kaslo and Sandon, and looking forward to visiting again 💞 1. The road from Kaslo to Sandon - casually stunning 2. Historic S
How my Instagram takeover for @riceandbeanstheatre today started and finished. Get a first glimpse of my new play, Anne's Cradle, at our presentation this Thursday - in-person and livestream! Register at link in bio. Gratitiude 🙏🏻 to @confedcentre
The New Canadians had its very first full-cast presentation a couple weeks ago and my heart and mind are still reeling 💕 a post in appreciation of this incredible team and the audience who shared the experience with us. I hope to continue this journ
Seven years in the making…humbled and pleased to be less than a month away from the first full-cast presentation of The New Canadians on Friday, March 22 at 7:30pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. We have gorgeous music by @pet