Buffalo: Attention All Partisans of Subversive Theatre
The play that was banned in New York City, Miami, and Toronto!
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE
Compiled by Katherine Viner and Alan Rickman
Directed by Tim Klein
Starring Katie White as Rachel Corrie
For more info visit: www.subversivetheatre.org
What?
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE is a one-woman play produced in collaboration between Subversive Theatre and the Buffalo United Artists’ Theatre.
Who?
This production is directed by Tim Klein and stars Subversive Theatre’s own Katie White as Rachel Corrie.
Where?
All shows are at the Main Street Cabaret at 672 Main Street (in the same building as Alleyway Theatre) in between Studio Arena and Shea’s.
When?
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm March 7-29. Doors open at 7:30pm.
How Much?
Tickets are $22.00 general admission or $15.00 for students and seniors. To make a reservation, call the Buffalo United Artists Theatre’s Box Office at 886-9239.
A Painfully True Story…
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE is a one-woman play compiled entirely from the journal entries and e-mails of Rachel Corrie — the 23 year-old peace activist from Olympia, Washington who died after being run over by an Israeli Bulldozer while defending a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip on March 16, 2003.
Edited by British journalist Katherine Viner and actor Alan Rickman (who directed the play’s London debut), this play beautifully depicts Rachel Corrie’s breathtaking transformation from a young idealist into the determined activist who chose to risk everything for her beliefs. Inspiring, heartfelt, and unmistakably sincere, the words of Rachel Corrie should be heard by all!
Defying Censorship…
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE was at the center of a storm of controversy when it’s American debut was suddenly cancelled amidst objections to the play’s pro-Palestinian content. Since that time, productions in Miami and Toronto have also been abruptly cancelled. When the Contemporary American Theatre Festival performed the play last Summer, their main sponsor cut off $100,000 in funding!
All this is a sobering reminder that those with money and influence still think they can dictate what is or is not performed on the American Stage. Subversive Theatre is proud to stand up against this atmosphere of censorship and intimidation and bring you the play that many theatres do not have the courage to touch!
Subversation Saturdays…
As ever, we continue our tradition of “Subversation Saturdays.” Stick around after each Saturday’s performance and join with members of the cast and crew for an open discussion of the play you’ve just seen.
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE touches on many sensitive topics and people will undoubtedly have much to say. “Subversation Saturdays” is your chance to find out what others are thinking and get your own two cents in as well!
Special Event…
On Saturday, March 8th, in observance of International Women’s Day, Elea Mihou, Executive Director of the Western New York Peace Center will join us for our weekly post-show discussion. We invite everyone to join us for this event and help keep the powerful tradition of International Women’s Day alive and kicking!
Find Out More…
For more information about Rachel Corrie, the play, and the controversy surrounding them both, please visit our website at www.subversivetheatre.org. See Rachel’s mother’s open letter to the Boston Globe, Rachel’s father’s interview on Democracy Now!, statements from the International Solidarity Movement and much, much more.
THE SUBVERSIVE THEATRE COLLECTIVE:
Where Dissent Takes Center Stage!
