Kim’s Convenience creator’s new play examines his childhood as son of head pastor in a Korean church [Video]

Ins Choi grew up attending a Korean church in Toronto, where his dad was the preacher and his grandfather before him. 

Although he earned a master’s degree in theology and expected to become a pastor himself, Choi went on to become a playwright and author. His name might be familiar to fans of the CBC hit sitcom Kim’s Convenience, which was actually a play before it was on television. The show, created by Choi, was inspired by his time working in a convenience store in Toronto. 

But now, he’s written a new play that looks at growing up in a Korean church as the son of the preacher. 

Son of a Preacherman runs April 2 to 13 at the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver. 

Choi spoke with CBC’s The Early Edition ahead of the premiere. 

LISTEN | Ins Choi’s new stage show premieres in Vancouver:Playwright Ins Choi is taking to the stage with the world premiere of his show …