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I AM 108

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Scotiabank Dance Centre

About the show:

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.

Director: Luciana Silvestre

Writer & Performer: Luis Bellassai

Costume Designer: Diego Cavedon

Sound Designer: Javier Sotres Porres

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour the ancient narratives of this land. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and 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 the stories that this land holds.

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