I Need To Know My Father Part 2

I Need To Know My Father Part 2 is the highly anticipated sequel and emotional conclusion to the original hit stage production that captivated multi-generational audiences across Canada and the Caribbean. Written by Brown, this new installment continues the story without missing a beat—delivering the same signature blend of heartfelt drama and laugh-out-loud comedy that made the first production a fan favourite.

A Story Audiences Have Been Waiting Years to See Conclude

The original production introduced audiences to 16-year-old Lisa Perkins, the daughter of Sarah Perkins and Jonathan Bonavich Jr. Their teenage romance was cut short when Jonathan Jr.’s mother, Claire Bonavich, rejected Sarah for not meeting the family’s social standards. As a result, Lisa was denied the right to know her father.

But destiny intervened. In a dramatic twist, Lisa discovered the truth—and ultimately saved Jonathan Jr.’s life when she became the only match for a critical blood transfusion after he suffered a stomach aneurysm.

New Revelations, New Conflicts, and a Family at a Crossroads

The first production introduced audiences to 16yearold Lisa Perkins, the daughter of Sarah Perkins and Jonathan Bonavich Jr. Their teenage love was abruptly severed when Jonathan Jr.’s mother, Claire Bonavich, rejected Sarah’s pregnancy due to class prejudice and social expectations. Jonathan Jr. was shipped overseas to continue his studies, never knowing Sarah was carrying his child; hence Lisa grew up denied the truth. denied her father and denied her true identity as she was named Perkins (similarly to Sarah who did not know either of her parents so was raised by her grand parents Louise and Roy Perkins).

But fate had other plans. In a dramatic twist, Lisa discovered the truth and ultimately had to save Jonathan Jr.’s life when he suffered a sudden stomach aneurysm and she became the only match for a critical blood transfusion he needed. That revelation was shattering and formed a wedge between Jonathan Jr and his parents for their despicable act towards Sarah and the Perkins family.

In Part 2, the emotional stakes rise even higher.

Sarah who had left for Canada when Lisa was just three years old returns home unexpectedly carrying the weight of untold struggles, sacrifices and a secret that threatens to shake the very foundation of the Perkins family.

Will Lisa’s dream of a fairytale ending between her now reunited parents come to fruition or will it reveal painful realities that are irreversible?
Has Sarah truly forgiven Claire Bonavitch for the pain inflicted upon her and the grandparents who raised her, Louise and Roy Perkins?
When hidden secrets are finally revealed, will these families find healing or face yet another heartbreaking divide?

I Need To Know My Father Part 2 boldly explores: generational trauma, forgiveness and the resilience of love.