Mikaela reposts:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2008
CONTACTS:
Vicki Johnson, Albuquerque organizer, Justice First!
Phone: 505-350-1276 email: tickets@rachelabq.com
Julie Rada, Associate Artistic Director, Denver, CO
Phone: 303-819-6890 email: julie.rada@countdowntozero.org
MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE WILL BE PERFORMED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM ON
FEBRUARY 16-17, 2008
Denver-based political theatre collective, Countdown to Zero, in partnership
with Justice First!, announces the premier New Mexico production of My Name Is
Rachel Corrie, the highly controversial play, in a limited run at the Out
ch'YondA Art Space (929 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque). The play was created from
the personal journal entries, emails, and writings of the young activist Rachel
Corrie after her death in 2003 while trying to stop an Israeli bulldozer in a
Palestinian residential area in Gaza. An idealistic, curious, and passionate
young woman is presented as she explores her personal world as well as that of
the complex world of Middle Eastern politics.
After a critically-acclaimed run in Denver, Countdown to Zero's production will
run for two performances only, Saturday, February 16, 2:00PM, and Sunday,
February 17, at 2:00 PM. This play was chosen as an artistic vehicle for
community conversation. After both performances, post-show discussions will be
offered in order to address the issues raised in the play and to encourage fair
and honest conversation and reflection. Ticket prices are $20. For reservations
and information visit www.RachelABQ.com or call 505-350-1276.
Out ch’YondA Live Arts Studio
Out ch’YondA Live Arts exists in the margins for folks who need and want to
do art “by any means necessary”. It is a nurturing and creative environment
for those who dwell on the edges of our society.
Countdown to Zero
Countdown to Zero is a political theatre collective dedicated to theatrical
based political dialogue. It aims to expand community exchange locally and
nationally in a time of charged political extremes.
Justice First!
Justice First! advocates diplomacy based on international and humanitarian law
as the best hope for peace.
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