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Welcome to Sowelu Theater's website

Sowelu Theater
Portland, OR
503.730.9066

Our 2004-2005 Season

Showing Off Our Shorts: a season of one–act plays

During a performance of Keep Tightly Closed...

A scene from Keep Tightly Closed
in a Cool Dry Place

Keep Tightly Closed in a Cool Dry Place;
by Megan Terry
November 5, 2004 — December 18, 2004

An absurd romp through the effects of misogyny; this one act play will be performed twice in one evening by alternately an all male and an all female cast.

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Picnic on the Battle Field: a one-act play
by Fernando Arrabal
April 14, 2005 — April 30, 2005

The evening will involve several local artists and businesses, introducing the members and activities of the Create Enterprise Consortium to the community.

A 20th century absurdist view of our modern times of war, politics and existential states told through theater, dance and puppetry.

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All Performances

The Back Door Theater
4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97215

Ticket price: $15.00 on Friday and Saturday
Sliding scale $8.00 to $15.00 on Thursday and Sunday

Call for reservations: 503.730.9066