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mid-’80s brought a power and dynamism to the
stage that is seldom seen.
It is seven years on May 31, 2000, since my
brother passed on. My thanks for recognizing his
talents and contribution to Portland gay theater
and remembering him in print in Just Out.
J a n P ie r c e
Portland
Fond farewell
T o T he E d it o r :
What a sense of loss 1 felt when I read that
Inga Sorensen won’t he writing for Just Out any
more.
Over the years her political writing for Just
Out has done so much for our community in
making us aware of what is going on and getting
people involved in the political process.
Inga had a way with words. She could he so
insightful and clear in her writing. She helped
bring us through battles with the O C A , tried to
make us understand what was happening in
Salem with the Legislature, and brought our
heroes and heroines into our living rooms with
amazing columns and interviews.
Inga continued to write for us for years when
it was clear she was so talented she could do
other things for a lot more money. Now, she has
chosen to take her talents to New York, where
she will undoubtedly he successful.
Thank you, Inga, and thank you, Just Out,
for bringing us Inga for all these years. We’re a
stronger and more educated community due to
her efforts.
D o n P o w ell
Portland
Thank you for remembering in “Reflec
tions," April 21, 2000, that Harrison Pierces
move from Portland gay theater producer to the
San Francisco Opera 15 years ago left quite a gap
in the local arts scene.
He was delighted to live out his dream work
ing for the San Francisco Opera for eight years,
performing administrative duties for the cos
tume shop and the Opera Foundation, as well as
performing as a supernumerary in over 20 SF
Opera productions, including the toy maker in
La Boheme.
I am very proud of my brother, Harry. His
dedication to theater and his positive approach
to being gay helped to launch gay-themed the
ater in this area. His production of Bent in the
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I am concerned about the recent decision by
Sam Barlow High School to suspend Brian
Peters for dressing in a skirt and heels.
I’m tired of the age-old argument that “cross
dressing” is disruptive and distracting. As a
female, I enjoy the freedom to wear slacks and
button shirts during most of the rainy winter
weather. Fifty years ago, I could have been jailed
for doing so.
In continuing to enforce this bias and double
standard disallowing males to wear traditionally
“womyn’s clothing,” we are encouraging the
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I am writing to express my delight in reading
“Tough Questions, Frank Answers" in your
April 21 issue.
As a man who advocates nonseparatist femi
nism, 1 found the article challenging and
enlightening. Though I do not agree with much
of what Alix Dobkin has to say concerning fem
inism, I was pleased— and 1 am sure she would
agree— to see some questions with bite rather
than the standard “what kind of lip gloss, who
are you screwing and here is my hook” interview.
I found the questions themselves challenging
and interesting, and Dobkins evasive and gen
der-based dismissals even more interesting. Per
sonally, I enjoy having my ideas challenged and
hearing a healthy debate on gender or G LBT
issues.
It is always disappointing to read an inter
view with prominent academic and political fig
ures just to find out that it’s actually just a plug
for an upcoming event. 1 was excited to see that
Just Out had chosen to cross some boundaries by
choosing a man to do the interview and ask hard
questions of such a magnetic and inflammatory
figure such as Ms. Dobkin. I think other publi
cations should take note of Mr. Cuttone’s and
Just Out’s journalistic precociousness and allow
more difficult and probative writing into our
media.
Thanks for the memories
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Showgirl, Darcelle XV
“I learned how to
grow my own vegeta
bles. I learned what
kohlrabi is.”
“Mine would have
to be speech and
drama class. It has
helped me in my per
formance and love of
the stage.”
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Darcelle XV
“Being the towel
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“I learned how to
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that’s the key to
everything.”