My Name is Rachel Corrie talkbacks

New York: Beginning tonight, My Name is Rachel Corrie will present a Tuesday Talkback series of panel discussions for ticket holders following the 8pm performance of the play. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, October 17 --- The Process of My Name is Rachel CorrieCo-editors Katharine Viner, features editor of London's The Guardian, and Alan Rickman, who also directs, are joined by Cindy and Craig Corrie, Rachel's parents, Sarah Corrie, her sister, and the Royal Court Theatre's general manager, Diane Borger, to discuss the genesis and development of the play.Tuesday, October 24 --- Political Journalism and TheatreColumbia University/Graduate School of Journalism professor Alisa Solomon moderates a discussion with ABC News' anchor and reporter Dan Harris. Tuesday, November 7 --- Playwrighting and PoliticsPlaywrights Tony Kushner, David Hare and Robert O'Hara. Moderated by Gregory Mosher.Tuesday, November 14 --- Solo PerformanceMegan Dodds will be joined by other notable solo performers to discuss the challenges and triumphs of going it alone.My Name is Rachel Corrie opened at the Minetta Lane Theatre on October 15th.Megan Dodds reprises the role of Rachel Corrie, a role she created in London's Royal Court Theatre production of the piece. Dodds will play the role six times a week with Bree Elrod performing the Saturday and Sunday matinees. The production is based on the writings of Rachel Corrie, the 23 year old American woman who was killed on March 16, 2003 by an Israeli Army bulldozer while she was protesting the demolition of Palestinian homes. The circumstances surrounding her death have been disputed. The International Solidarity Movement, of which Corrie was apart, claimed that she was run over on purpose, but The Israeli Defence Forces have said it was an accident and that she was killed by falling debris.Corrie left behind a series of diaries and emails that have been edited together by Katherine Viner and Alan Rickman, who also directs the work. The creative team features set design by Hildegard Bechtler, lighting design by Johanna Town, and sound and video design by Emma Laxton.The production will play a limited run of only 48 performances ending November 19th. For tickets visit our database here.