100 Lives Repertory Opened Southeast Portland Theater
Founders Brooke Totman and Annie Kehoe transformed a former winery into a new 54-seat venue in the Central Eastside.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Comedy
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Local theatergoers in the Central Eastside now have a new stage dedicated to stories by and about women over 40. 100 Lives Repertory moved into its permanent home at 2025 S.E. Seventh Ave. in May 2026.
Why it matters
The new venue aims to anchor authentic narratives that often go overlooked, providing a dedicated space for performances centered on women over 40. The company uses the 4,500-square-foot space to produce original works while prioritizing gender-representative casting.
The theater features a 4,500-square-foot footprint with 54 seats for audiences. Tickets for upcoming performances are priced between $26 and $50.
The players
100 Lives Repertory
A local theater company that produces stories centered on the experiences of women over 40.
Brooke Totman
A 53-year-old co-founder who leads the theater company alongside Annie Kehoe.
Annie Kehoe
A 45-year-old co-founder who works to produce authentic stories at the new theater.
The details
Co-founders Brooke Totman and Annie Kehoe converted the former Helioterra Wines site into a performance space, balancing theater build days with rehearsal schedules. Located in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, the venue focuses on narratives written by and about women over 40. The company will launch its 2026-27 season with a production of Anthropology.
Timeline
100 Lives Repertory moved into the venue in May 2026.
The 2026-27 season begins on Oct. 23, 2026.
Performances of Anthropology run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 15, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This move follows the documented trend of converting Central Eastside industrial spaces into small, independent arts venues. It extends the area's transition from a production-heavy district into a cultural hub for the neighborhood.
Residents of Hosford-Abernethy can expect regular performances beginning in late October at the Seventh Avenue space. Patrons can purchase tickets ranging from $26 to $50 to see the season opener.
The takeaway
The theater offers a new dedicated space for stories by and about women over 40 in the Central Eastside. Keep an eye on the 100 Lives Repertory schedule for the Anthropology run starting Oct. 23.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Here is Oregon - hereisoregon.com.
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