The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale is a wild journey in story, crossing oceans, religions, genders, and centuries, mapping the life of Jacques LaFargue - the trans Jewish 18th century historical figure whose very existence challenges current perceptions of transgender history and identity.

Through the lens of nine verifiable facts, this show begins with the historical records of Jacques LaFargue and overlays the personal narrative of narrator S. Bear Bergman, a Jewish transgender man whose modern life mirrors Jacques’s in startling, hilarious, exhausting and illuminating ways. From daring adventure to startling truth, each fact becomes a gateway to exploring broader themes of identity, history, and the desire to be seen. 

Sunday, June 15th
4:30PM doors, 5PM show
$20adv/$25 door
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Described by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg as “...a
brilliant, thoughtful artist and a mensch and a
half,” S. Bear Bergman is the author of nine books and
a popular theatrical performer and storyteller. Bergman
has toured across North America and the UK, telling
stories in which he braids together elements of his life
and communities to create funny, thoughtful, engaging work that’s easy to enter (and difficult to forget). Learn more at www.sbearbergman.com