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Sowelu Theater
Portland, OR
503.730.9066

Our 2005-2006 Season

Fall 2005: Dance, Music & Drama by exciting artists
in the Creative Enterprise Consortium

Michael Fetters and Daniel Hill in a scene from The Water Principle

A scene from The Water Principle
Michael Fetters and Daniel Hill

Domain by Keith Goodman
November 4, 2005 — November 12, 2005

An elegant new dance work, by Keith Goodman ofDancegatherer.

A dance in two parts, Domain features Mr. Goodman, Joaqin Lopez and David Oury.

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An Evening of Flamenco and Ballads
featuring Juliet Cardinal, Joaquin Lopez
and Stan Olmsted

November 17 , 2005 — December 3, 2005

These three artists take us on an adventure into the heart of Spain's flamenco tradition of dance and song. The evening features the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca musically arranged by Paco Ibanez, one of Spain's legendary balladeers.

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The Fever
A short play by Wallace Shawn
November 17 , 2005 — December 3, 2005

A dynamic one-woman show performed by LA artist Afsaneh Boutorabi and directed by Rod Menzies.

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Spring 2006

The Water Principle
by Eliza Anderson
March 18, 2006 — April 22, 2006

A metaphorical play about forgotten landscapes and aggressive land grabs. The play poetically asks, "What do we value?" Featured performers include Michael Fetters, Deidre Atkinson and Daniel Hill, with media design by Jeb Pearson and Jenna Portinga.

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All Performances

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