[Peace-discuss] Re: [Peace] Rachel Corrie opens tonight!

[Robert Naiman]

I responded to Wes, and agreed to bring him a leaflet to support the
pro-Rachel side of the story.

I would call everyone's attention to the second part of Wes's request:
after the October 15 performance, there is going to be a discussion,
and it would be nice to have some pro-Rachel voices there.

So, if you were thinking of going to see the play, I encourage you to
go to the October 15 performance, and stay for the discussion.

The number to make a reservation is: 217-560-2656

Finally, we should all support the Station Theatre for taking this on.
They had to know that they were going to be harassed for doing this,
since that's been the experience of theaters
around the country. If you can't go to the 10/15 performance, go to
another one, and spread the word.

P.S. Thanks to everyone who called this to my attention.

On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Brian Dolinar <briandolinar at gmail.com> wrote:
> "My Name is Rachel Corrie" at Station Theatre.
> If folks recall, she was killed in 2003 when she was run over by an Israeli
> bulldozer.
>
> BD
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: wes huff <wesley52101 at gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 1:05 PM
> Subject: Rachel Corey opens tonight!
>
>
> Hey everyone.
>
> We are opening Rachel Corrie tonight. It's been a tough road. We have been
> getting constant calls and threats of picketing and loss of patrons but the
> board has stood firm.
>
> We will be having a talk back night on Thursday October, 15. I know that the
> Jewish community is planning on having some people there as well as putting
> some literature in the lobby. I am hoping to find someone who knows the
> other side of the conflict to come as well. We would like to have some
> literature that represents the Palestinian side as well. If anyone knows of
> any campus groups that I could contact please email or call me. I don't
> really know the university system enough to know where to find RSO's.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wesley Huff
>
> 217-560-2656
>
> http://www.stationtheatre.com/rachelcorrie.html
>
>
> Adapted by Katherine Viner & Alan Rickman.
> Directed by Mathew Green
> October 8 - 24
> 8 PM
>
> Call 384-4000 for reservations.
>
> starring Lindsey Markel as Rachel Corrie
>
> assistant director -- Martha A. Mills
> set designer / producer -- Eric Burton
> lighting design -- Jesse Folks
>
>
>
> Based on the life and writings of Rachel Corrie, a young American artist and
> activist, this one-person play follows Corrie from her home in Olympia,
> Washington to the center of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict. Corrie, who
> was only twenty-three at the time of her death, traveled to Gaza as part of
> a pro-Palestinian peace movement. Her letters, journal entries, and e-mails
> to family and friends are at the heart of this powerful drama, which
> showcases her search for meaning and purpose in a time of great turmoil.
>
> On Thursday, October 15, there will be a special "Talk-Back" session
> following the performance. We encourage participation and discussion, and we
> hope to see you at the show.
>
>
> --
> Brian Dolinar, Ph.D.
> 303 W. Locust St.
> Urbana, IL 61801
> briandolinar at gmail.com
>
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