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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 16, 2008 pdf version CONTACTS: Vicki Johnson, Albuquerque organizer, Justice First! Phone: 505-350-1276 email: tickets@rachelabq.com Julie Rada, Associate Artistic Director, Denver, CO Phone: 303-819-6890 email: julie.rada@countdowntozero.org MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE WILL BE PERFORMED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM ON FEBRUARY 16-17, 2008 Denver-based political theatre collective, Countdown to Zero, in partnership with Justice First!, announces the premier New Mexico production of My Name Is Rachel Corrie, the highly controversial play, in a limited run at the Out ch'YondA Art Space (929 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque). The play was created from the personal journal entries, emails, and writings of the young activist Rachel Corrie after her death in 2003 while trying to stop an Israeli bulldozer in a Palestinian residential area in Gaza. An idealistic, curious, and passionate young woman is presented as she explores her personal world as well as that of the complex world of Middle Eastern politics. After a critically-acclaimed run in Denver, Countdown to Zero's production will run for two performances only, Saturday, February 16, 2:00PM, and Sunday, February 17, at 2:00 PM. This play was chosen as an artistic vehicle for community conversation. After both performances, post-show discussions will be offered in order to address the issues raised in the play and to encourage fair and honest conversation and reflection. Ticket prices are $20. For reservations and information visit www.RachelABQ.com or call 505-350-1276.
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