Iraq Body Count reports that violent civilian deaths in Iraq have fallen from 200/week in 2008 to 100/week in 2009. Pray that this violence declines and a just and stable peace emerges.
Teesri Duniya Theatre presents the World Premiere of the new play by acclaimed political writer and Artistic Director Rahul Varma — Truth and Treason.
Truth and Treason is a contemporary story bringing war to a personal level, questioning acts of aggression. It is also about fundamentalism, consciousness and love.
In brief: At a checkpoint in Iraq, a 10-year-old girl is shot by an unidentified American soldier. While two officers quibble over her father’s alleged terrorist history, the girl dies in U.S. custody.
View the trailer:
Sept. 8 - 19, 2009 (evenings at 20:30, weekend matinees at 14:00) Monument National, 1182 rue St-Laurent
Adults: $22, Seniors: $18, Students: $15, Groups (10 or more): $12 Special offer: 2 for 1 on Sept 10th. Box office: 514-871-2224 or order online.
Panel discussions will also follow some performances (Sept. 11 evening, Sept 13 & 19 matinees) "Bridges of Hope" vernissage on Friday, September 11th at 19:00, Café of the Monument National.
