In March 2003, 23 year-old American student, Rachel Corrie, was crushed to death by an Israeli Defense Forces bulldozer in the Gaza Strip while trying to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home. My Name is Rachel Corrie, the second show in our 2012/2013 season, is a passionate and stunning account of a girl who sought to discover the human impact of her own country's foreign policies on people thousands of miles from her home. Since its sold-out opening in 2005, My Name is Rachel Corrie has acted as a catalyst for discussion and continues to spark heated debate. 

Presenting a controversial show like this one at an educational institution has provided us with opportunities for further discussion around the issues presented in the work. We have two exciting events that promise to do just that. 

On Thursday, October 18th there will be a postshow talk back after the performance with members of the cast and creative team. All audience members at that evening's performance are encouraged to stay.

Director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu will be part of a chat sponsored by the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies on Friday, October 19th at 1 PM. Taking place at the Robert Gill Theatre, Ms. Tindyebwa Otu will be joined by Assistant Professor Barry Freeman, a specialist on performance and globalization, for an informal discussion about making art out of politics and politics out of art in Canada. This event is free and open to the public.