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I am 108

November 17, 2024 - 7:30pm

Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver

Duration: 50 min

Director: Luciana Silvestre

Writer & Performer: Luis Bellassai

Costume Designer: Diego Cavedon

Sound Designer: Javier Sotres Porres

Description

This performance is a Drag Queen Storytelling Time show featuring Juanita Bang Bang, a campy comedy queen who explores Paraguay's infamous number 108. Once used to discriminate against presumed homosexuals during Dictator Alfredo Stroessner's regime, this number has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ+ community as a symbol of pride. Through extravagant performances, dazzling outfits, and heartfelt storytelling, Juanita Bang Bang illuminates the authentic experiences and challenges of the LGBTQ+ community in Latin America, resonating deeply with many immigrants

Audience Advisory:

This performance contains references to historical LGBTQ+ discrimination and violence, including homophobic, and derogatory terms, to highlight efforts to reclaim symbols of past injustice.

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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