In March, 2003, 23 year old Rachel Corrie, of Olympia, Washington, was crushed to death by an Israeli Defense Forces bulldozer in the Gaza strip. A volunteer with the International Solidarity Movement, Corrie was protesting the destruction of Palestinian homes.
neworldtheatre and Teesri Duniya Theatre present the British Columbia premiere of My Name is Rachel Corrie as part of the PuSh Festival January 24 to February 2 at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. Sometimes irreverent, always intelligent My Name is Rachel Corrie reveals one extraordinary young woman’s singular experience. Tickets: 604-231-7535 or www.neworldtheatre.com
WESTCOAST PREMIERE
Vancouver | Havana Theatre | January 25 – February 2, 2008 (preview January 24)
*A PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Partner Presentation
JANUARY 24 – PREVIEW 7:00 PM – PAY WHAT YOU CAN
JANUARY 25 – OPENING NIGHT 7:00 PM AND 9:30 PM
JANUARY 26 TO FEBRUARY 2– TUESDAY TO THURSDAY 9:30 PM, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 7:00 PM AND 9:30 PM
PAY WHAT YOU CAN SHOWS AT 7:00 PM ON JANUARY 29, 30, 31
TICKETS $25.00. PHONE 604-231-7535
Official Website: http://www.neworldtheatre.com
Added by CLSA on January 12, 2008