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Connecticut Coalition for Peace and Justice and
American Friends Service Committee
Greater New Haven Peace Council
Middle East Crisis Committee
Palestinian American Congress
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| Rachel Corrie was 23 years old when she was crushed
to death by an Israeli army bulldozer on March 16, 2003. She was
working with others trying to protect the home of a Palestinian
pharmacist from demolition in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine. “My
Name is Rachel Corrie” is a powerful one-woman show based entirely
on the writings that Rachel left behind, telling her story from the
time she was a small child, leading up to the days before her death.
The play, edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner from Rachel’s
diaries and emails, was produced by the Royal
Court Theatre in London. Starring Megan Dodds, it played to sold
out audiences and wide acclaim.
“My Name is Rachel Corrie” was scheduled to open at the New
York Theatre Workshop on March 22nd. It has been postponed
indefinitely, sparking much debate. Director Alan Rickman said,
“Rachel Corrie lived in nobody’s pocket but her own. Whether one
is sympathetic with her or not, her voice is like a clarion in the
fog and should be heard.” Rachel’s mother Cindy wonders, “Why
are people so afraid of Rachel’s words?” We ask the same
question and are determined to give people the opportunity to hear
those words.
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Reading of Rachel Corrie's E-mails:
"Rachel's Words”
Monday, March 10th 7:30 PM
Hartford Friends Meeting
144 South Quaker Lane
West Hartford, CT
For more information, click => here
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