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The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale (2024)
Presented by
Playwright: S. Bear Bergman
Venue
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre – The Al Green Theatre
Run
July 4th, 2024 – July 14th, 2024
Synopsis
The First Jew in Canada is a storytelling performance mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue (b. 1718). Through the lens of nine verifiable facts, trans Jewish storyteller S. Bear Bergman weaves Jacques’ historical records with his own personal narrative, finding surprising resonance, exciting differences, and a few laughs along the way. (fringetoronto.com)A
Cast
S. Bear Bergman | Performer |
Creative Team
S. Bear Bergman | Playwright |
Production
j wallace skelton | Primary Research |
Adra Magidsohn | ASL Interpreter (July 6th) |
Francine Gillis | ASL Interpreter (July 10) |