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?Streamers' reveals homophobia in 1960s Army
Photos and story by James Hill
SYLVANIA CAMPUS – The Theater Arts department at Portland Community College presents the play "Streamers"by David Rabe.
The drama centers on a story of a young gay man in the straight world of the U.S. Army in 1966 and his discussions with his straight, very drunk, sergeants. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. May 20-22 and 27-29 in the Performing Arts Center at the Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. Warning: The play contains adult language and situations as well as nudity.This play will mark the directorial retirement for Rick Mullins, theater and speech instructor at PCC. Dan Hays, theater coordinator, will serve as technical director and lighting designer while Mike Chapman will be the stage manager. Costumes are by Margaret Chapman and make up by Dianne Trapp.The cast features PCC students Russell Dodge (Hood River) as Richie; Pat Liteky (northwest Portland) as Sgt. Rooney; Michael Hansen (Vancouver, Wash.) as Sgt. Cokes; Josh Randall (Lake Oswego) as Billy; Andre Barnes (northeast Portland) as Carlyle; Brian Culp (northeast Portland) as Martin; Anthony Walker (Beaverton) as MP Lieutenant; Keith Cole (Salem) as PFC Hinson; and Marquis Stoudamire (northwest Portland) as PFC Clark. Guest actor Kenneth Dembo plays Roger.Tickets for "Streamers"are $5 for students, staff and seniors, and $7 for general admission. Tickets will go on sale Monday, May 10 at the Sylvania Campus Bookstore, or by phone at 503-977-4949. Tickets can also be purchased at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. of the performance night. The show will be interpreted for the hearing impaired on Thursday, May 27. For more information about the play, call 503-977-4323.
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 »