Top: Stacy Fischer in "My Name is Rachel Corrie." Below: Zohar Tirosh in "Pieces."
WATERTOWN, Mass. - March 14, 2008 - This weekend marks the 5th anniversary of the death of American activist Rachel Corrie. The 23-year old was allegedly crushed by an Israeli Army bulldozer in the Gaza Strip while trying to protect a Palestinian home.
Her story was turned into a play 'My Name is Rachel Corrie' in 2005. Now the controversial work is being staged at the New Repertory Theatre in Watertown in rotation with another play, which is from an Israeli American perspective.
WBUR's Andrea Shea has more on the local theater's decision to pair two plays set in the Middle East.
Doctor's "Life in the Balance" BOSTON, Mass. (May 12, 2008) We speak with a prominent Boston area cardiologist who's now coping with Parkinson's disease. Dr. Thomas Graboys has written a candid book to help others cope.
Victims Await Vatican Response BOSTON, Mass. (May 12, 2008) A month after meeting with the Pope, local victims of clergy sex abuse watch for signs of change in how the Vatican handles the issue.
State Street May Pay for Risky Investments BOSTON, Mass. (May 09, 2008) Boston-based State Street Corporation may end up paying far more than it's prepared for over its involvement in the sub-prime mortgage crash.
State Rejects Home Insurance Hike BOSTON (May 09, 2008) State officials have rejected a plan by the state's home insurer of last resort to hike premiums by about 13 percent.
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