Allegiance was a story that almost never got told.
Born from a deeply personal chapter of American history, the musical faced years of uncertainty, rewrites, rejections, and the constant question of whether audiences were ready to see a musical about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War 2.
Going for Broke The Story of Allegiance takes you inside that journey, tracing the path from first spark to final curtain, and revealing the artists who refused to give up along the way.
Production Credits
Written, video edited, and narrated by Brendon Henderson
Script edited by Julianna W. Henderson
Music layout by @HowardHoMusic
Illustrations and animations by @conno_
Administrative Assistant: Avery Ingvarson
Social Media Promotion: Sydney Silberman and Your Content Place
Title song performed by Julia Kim Caldwell
And one FINAL big thank you to all our Kickstarter backers and everyone who supports the channel on Patreon. We couldn't have made this without you.
If you want to help us continue preserving these stories, check out: www.patreon.com/witw
To make a tax deductible donation visit: waitinthewings.org
$5 Standing Room Patrons:
Ann Marie Wilson
Anne Dekker
Aria Artie
Aviva Kamens
Ayinde
Ben Childs
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Carl Baldasso
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Devra
Elena Alexeenko
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Frances McGinn
GLENDA STANSBURY
Holly T
Jadin Stoffel
Jake
Jelaire Fluit
Jess Neuman
Jonathan Fong
Kelseigh Ingram
Kevin McKain
Kristin J B
Lillian Allen
Marisa
Mary Edwards
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Rachel Goodman
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Chapters
00:00 Chapter 1: Gaman
48:42 Chapter 2: Trial by Fire
1:29:11 Chapter 3: The Paper Flower