JR’s CELL - Plays
The Cell/JR’s West, 300 N.W. Tenth. A popular leather bar after the demise of The Other Inn. The Cell was located downstairs, and JR’s was located upstairs, attracting a drag crowd. [See bars/restaurants for details on the bars] Years of operation 1981-1984.
The first play believed to be produced was 1983, Richmond Jim
Ad in Cascade Voice newspaper, November 4, 1983
1984 - Doric Wilson’s West Street Gang
Ad from Cascade Voice newspaper, April 1, 1984.
1984 - Eastside Clinic by Kevin Berry produced by The Open Door Theater directed by Jerry West
August 9-September 28, 1984
Ad is from the Cascade Voice newspaper, September 1, 1984.
September 23, 1983, Cascade Voice review of Richmond Jim.
JR West Upstairs
article from the Just Out newspaper, July 1984
