Welcome to our 10th Anniversary Season!
Performing works of Theater and Film

Quiet City
a film by Aaron Katz
September 14 thru 20, 2007
at the Hollywood Theater.

Co-presented by Sowelu and Film Action Oregon, Quiet City is the second feature of film maker Aaron Katz.

The Austin Chronical calls Quiet City "...a Terrance Malick film for the new lost generation." Following it's August 29th premier at the IFC Center in New York, Sowelu will co-present this film around the United States.

The Portland premier on September 14th will also feature an encore presentation of his first feature, Dance Party, USA, named one of the Top Ten Films of 2006 by the NY Sun.

Streamers
a play by David Rabe
November 17 thru December 15, 2007

A riveting story of the desperate and ultimately volatile relationships of young soldiers awaiting their tour of duty in Viet Nam, Streamers was voted the Best American Play of 1976 by the New York Drama Critics and received a Drama Desk Award.

Directed by Artistic Director Barry Hunt and featuring a cast of exceptional local actors, Streamers offers an unflinching look at issues of racism, homophobia and class that perpetuate conflict in our culture.

Star of Hope
a play by Lea Floden
March 14th thru April 5, 2008

A hilarious comedy of manners set in Americas Middle West, Star of Hope was the 1995 Drammy Winner for Outstanding Original Production in Portland Theater. Star of Hope presents a compassionate story of a struggle for truthful emotional connections among family and friends in a Wisconsin household.

Directed by Associate Artistic Director Lorraine Bahr, Star of Hope features performers Nan Gatchel and Rick Mullins along with a troupe of Sowelu regulars.

Call for reservations or information: 503.730.9066