
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









