David Strathairn to Star in 'MY REPORT TO THE WORLD' at Museum of Jewish Heritage Next Month

Starring Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn (Good Night and Good Luck; Lincoln) and directed by Derek Goldman, the play recounts the astonishing and largely unknown story of Polish World War II hero and Holocaust witness Jan Karski. It is presented in partnership with The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics at Georgetown University and Bisno Productions.

Karski's determination to report on the extermination of Jews in his native Poland led him on a dangerous mission to alert America and Great Britain about the horrors of the Holocaust. A rousing adventure story with elements of a spy thriller, Karski's journey is an inspiring story of extraordinary heroism and courage.

The play travels from Karski's childhood in the Polish countryside to the Warsaw Ghetto and Nazi camps; from a fateful meeting with President Roosevelt to Karski's shattering and revelatory testimony in Claude Lanzmann's epic documentary Shoah. Through this theatrical journey, the enduring lessons of Karski's life - especially his belief in humanity, even in the darkest times - are revealed.

For more information, contact the Museum of Jewish Heritage's press office at communications@mjhnyc.org or 646-437-4336. Tickets are free, but RSVP is necessary as space is limited. All tickets unclaimed 10 minutes prior to the start time of a performance may be released to patrons on standby. A standby line will form in the lobby of the Museum one hour before each show time. RSVP at http://www.mjhnyc.org/calendar_jul15.html#report.

DATES: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 9:30 p.m.

TICKETS: Free, RSVP Required

LOCATION: Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

New York, NY 10280