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?Central Soul' Musical Set to Open at PCC-Sylvania
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College Multicultural Center and Filipino American National Historical Society of Oregon are presenting two shows of the musical play Central Soul at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3 in the performing arts center on the Sylvania Campus, located at 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. After a three-year hiatus, musical playwright Timoteo Cordova (Heart of the Son, Across Oceans of Dreams, Barkada SinDrome) will debut his new show at PCC.Central Soul is a tale of two people from two different worlds. Val is a struggling poet from the inner city and Lorena is a student who grew up in the suburbs. Even with their contrasting backgrounds they have found in each other their soul’s other half. Despite the pressures from friends and family and their own self-doubts, they are determined to make their relationship work. This story explores the deepest depths of love and the tribulations, which confront all couples. For more information, contact the PCC Multicultural Center at (503) 977-4112.Prices for general admission tickets are $10 in advance and $14 at the door and group rates are available. Tickets for Central Soul are on sale at PCC’s Sylvania Campus bookstore (503-977-4704), the Cascade Campus bookstore, located at 705 N. Killingsworth St., (503-978-5267), Bamboo Hut Philippine Cuisine, located at 4811 S.E. Powell Blvd., (503-777-1923), Bataan Victory Asian Market and Bakery, located at 11876 S.W. Beaverton Hillsdale Highway, (503-350-1937), or Philippine Oriental Food and Gifts, located at 3611 N.E. 82nd Ave., (503-331-6950).
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »