Winterruption Pride Out Loud w/The First Jew In Canada by S. Bear Bergman

*ASL Interpretation available by request: Please email swiftcurrentpride@gmail.com
to express interest by January 16th*


Southwest Sask Pride and Write Out Loud present Pride Out Loud!
The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale by celebrated author, poet, playwright, and theatre artist S. Bear Bergman
Tickets $15 @ the Door, also will be accepting donations of shelf stable food items for the Community Fridge.                                                                                                                                                Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm.
The Lyric Theatre is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, main floor, and washrooms.

The Incredible True Story Of Jaques LaFargue, The 18th Century Transgender
Jewish Ancestor You’ve Never Heard Of!
In 1738, a young transgender man named Jacques LaFargue set off from France to
what is now Quebec City, determined to make for himself a new life. The First Jew In
Canada: A Trans Tale is his story, embroidered onto the bones of nine verifiable facts
about his life and existence, interwoven with the modern experience of a trans and
Jewish immigrant to Canada three hundred years later. A thrilling and illuminating
tale, The First Jew In Canada takes its audience on a trans, Jewish journey of
optimism, faith, and joy – including the joy of finding an ancestor you never knew you
had.
“absorbing… amusing…a richly textured story about two remarkable lives.” – Toronto
Star, Critic’s Pick
“skillful…deeply affecting…funny and sad and sweet and difficult and true, a “Bear”
hug of a show” – Broadway World
“The best solo show I have ever seen! People should rush out to see this… brilliant
writing, incredible performance.” – Cup Of Hemlock Theatre Podcast
“Puts the trans in transcendent…a solo show with a sense of heart and honesty
that’ll leave your cheeks wet and your chest warm. -Intermission Magazine
In a world quick to claim that trans identities are a modern phenomenon, Jacques’s
story stands as a testament to the long, rich history of trans people. This show is not
just a recounting of historical facts; it’s a Midrash – an exploration of the “whys” and
the silences in between. It is a celebration of lineage – or yichus – for those who’ve
been told they have none. The First Jew in Canada is more than just a performance;                                                                                                                                                                                                              it’s an opportunity to connect with our past, understand our present, and imagine a
more inclusive future. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, kinship, or simply a
compelling story, this event promises to enlighten, engage, and inspire.