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JUNE 22, 2006 at 4:33 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Broadway World via Wizard News
Alan Rickman, Prof. Snape in the Harry Potter series is to have his play My Name is Rachel Corrie open
off-Broadway in October. The play, which Mr. Rickman edited and directed, has been honored on the London stage but has not been shown on Broadway due to it’s controversial topic.
The play shows the life of Rachel from college at Washington State through her experiences as an activist before her death in Gaza.
Mr. Rickman commented on the play:
We were never going to paint Rachel as a golden saint or sentimentalize her, but we also needed to face the fact that she'd been demonized. We wanted to present a balanced portrait. The activist part of her life is absolutely matched by the imaginative part of her life. I've no doubt at all that had she lived there would have been novels and plays pouring out of her."
The cast has not been announced as of yet and will open on October 15 for a limited run at the Minetta Lane Theater. You can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
The play is also scheduled to be performed at the World Urban Festival in Vancouver, Canada, on July 22nd and 24th.
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Student
Points: 271
Germz says:
i wanna see i!!!!!
<3 Germz.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
He's a great actor, and has had awards for his directing, so it should be well worth going to see.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 4:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1621
*stirmycauldron. says:
whoa that is so cool! I didnt know he wrote plays or was writing one for Broadway. Way to go Alan! <3
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 4:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 888
HarrySiriusly says:
That is so awesome! Go Alan!!!
He has long since joined the people i love to hate list.
Hurray!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That's so cool!! I would like to see it!!!!!! Go Alan!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
WOW! I wish I could see it!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:07 PM EST
Head Auror
Points: 7003
Nimbus Girl says:
I want to go see that so badly!!! I've heard such great things about it.
Who knows....I might be able to get tickets. My parents did agree to the Champions on Ice ones. *crosses fingers*
Plus I ♥ Alan :)
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10740
dee_dee says:
I thought that he was only an actor... I had no idea that he also directs plays... I hope that he is good in that like he is good in acting...
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Snape's Patronus
Points: 15205
Potions Mistress says:
The more I read about this play, the more I want to see it (although I probably won't), and especially because of Alan's participation in it. :) I'm so glad it's been given more chances to be shown.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Whimsical Flautist
Points: 2519
Minstrel in the Gallery says:
He is a good actor.
Good that he does other stuff.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
Wow! Thats awesome!
I'm dying to see it!!!!!!
<3 Nicole
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Alana Rickman is doing a great job in the HArry POtter movies but also i have seen him in many movies and he is also great! He always smiles!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
Sounds interesting, nice to hear that an HP cast is portraying in another film...:):):)
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 608
berries&cream says:
That's really cool!!... :)
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
I want to see that. I want to see that. I want to see that. I want to see that. That is what my cousin that is here is saying but this is me, I WANT TO SEE THAT **** SHOW! All done.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
I would LOVE to see Alan in a play, but i guess next best thing is to watch one he directed himself. Wish it was on in london when i went there the otehr year, would deffinately have gotten tickets to see it :) Good news its got the go ahead to be shown across the pond too, hope it does well for him.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:30 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
He is so fun to watch on the screen. He adds a real depth and aloofness to his characters. It would be interesting to see how he does in a different forum.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3844
red&gold says:
Would be good to see... Hard to picture him doing that... He is always the bad boy in his movies. It just doesn't seem to go well together... but I guess it's doing well.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:43 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
Cool! I would like to see it. I like plays. I have only been to three though. I want to see it. I wish I could go to London to see it. I would go to London to see it. I sound stupid when I type like that. But, I really would like to see it.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2826
Lily*R/Hr says:
That's really cool that he's talented not only as an actor but an editor and director as well. It's a shame that the play won't run on Broadway, but hey, the more controversial, the more interesting! ; )
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Thats prettttyyy cool I guess. Ah i am a bit dissapointed at how slow the news has been these past weeks.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:08 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I love Alan Rickmans work. I think anything he does will be great.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
The play is also scheduled to be performed at the World Urban Festival in Vancouver, Canada, on July 22nd and 24th.
OOOO!! sweet! I might be able to see it! BAHAHAH!!
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Good luck! That is so sad. I wonder how she died in Gaza. That is so terrible. I'll look up info on her later.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
Whoa, sounds controversial! I'm sure the play will be excellent, especially since Alan Rickman directed it.
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 23
GeT_yOuR_sMiLe_On88 says:
Yeah! Only because Alan Rickman RULES! But who IS Alan Rickman?(The world may never know)
Posted Jun 22, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
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