Hare, Kushner, Etc. Set for 'Rachel Corrie' Panel, 11/7

Acclaimed playwrights David Hare, Tony Kushner, and Robert O'Hara will form the "Playwrights and Politics" panel for the November 7th Tuesday Talkback. Moderated by Gregory Mosher, this panel discussion will occur following the 8pm performance of My Name is Rachel Corrie, as part of its ongoing series.

"Hare, Kushner and O'Hara are each known for penning cutting-edge dramatic  works unafraid to tackle topics of a political nature.  These three prolific, award-winning and often controversial writers will offer their insight and commentary on issues surrounding the interface between politics  and playwriting.  The talkback will include both a discussion between the panelists and questions from the audience," state notes.

My Name is Rachel Corrie recently extended its limited run through December
30th. The play was originally produced at London's Royal Court Theatre, where it opened in April 2005 and returned for an encore engagement in October 2005.  In Spring 2006, it played for nine weeks at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End.  "Compiled from writings left behind in the diaries, letters and e-mails of American activist Rachel Corrie, a  23-year-old protester who was killed by an Israeli bulldozer in Gaza in 2003, the show chronicles the human, social and political evolution in the life and controversial death of a young woman." 

My Name is Rachel Corrie is edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner, in
collaboration with the Royal Court Theatre's International Department and produced by Dena Hammerstein and Pam Pariseau for James Hammerstein Productions, with the kind permission of the Corrie family.

Tickets for My Name is Rachel Corrie are available through www.ticketmaster.com at 212-307-4100 or at the Minetta Lane Theatre box office, 18 Minetta Lane (just off Sixth Avenue) in person or at 212-420-8000.   For more
information, go to www.mynameisrachelcorrie.com.