What: Rachel Corrie was only 23-years-old when she was killed. The American peace activist’s life was taken away by an Israeli army bulldozer, while she protested the demolition of a Palestinian home in 2003.

The University of La Verne is hosting a performance of the play, “My Name is Rachel Corrie,” this month to share with viewers her perspective and writings, while she lived in the Gaza Strip.

Edited by British actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katharine Viner, the one-woman play is assembled from journal entries and e-mail messages written by Corrie. The play first staged in April 2005 at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Since then, it has traveled around the world, helping keep Corrie’s story alive.

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
8 p.m.

Where: University of La Verne – (Ann & Steve Morgan Auditorium; located in Founders Hall)
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA

Details: A 30-minute panel discussion will follow the performance.  Panel members will include: Jason A. Neidleman, Professor of Political Science; William A. Cook, Professor of English; Susan Angelo, Director of the play; Samara Frame, actress playing Rachel Corrie; and Steven Kent, Director of La Verne Theater, who will serve as moderator.

Suggested donations are accepted. Public $15, Senior Citizens $12, La Verne Faculty $10. Students are free.

For additional show information or to make reservations, please visit www.laverne.edu/theatre or call (909) 593-3511, ext 4386.

Contacts:  Kent Badger, Professor of Health Services Management, University of La Verne
(909) 593-3511 ext. 4223, kbadger@laverne.edu.

Alisha Rosas, Assistant Director of Media Relations, University of La Verne, (909) 593-3511, ext. 4708,arosas@laverne.edu.

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