The play My Name Is Rachel Corrie will be produced here this week and next. I highly, highly recommend that you read the play. It is entirely taken from Rachel's journals and emails, and is beautiful, haunting, and devastating. (If you're a fan of actor Alan Rickman, you should know that he is one of the writers/producers responsible for this play.)Last year I read an article where the writer contrasted the production of My Name Is Rachel Corrie with The Diary of Anne Frank, which at this point generates very little controversy. (Rachel Corrie has been very controversial here in the U.S., because Rachel was highly critical of Israel's policies toward the Palestinian people. She was murdered/martyred in Gaza 5 years ago this month.) Interestingly enough, our local professional theater considered producing My Name Is Rachel Corrie this year, but opted instead for The Diary of Anne Frank, the safe choice. I was greatly disappointed in them.
I am very excited to see this produced. Rachel Corrie's parents will be here at the opening, and I plan to attend.
