Adapted by Aaron Posner
From the Chaim Potok novel
Directed by Jeremy Skidmore
March 17 – April 11, 2010

Round House Theatre Bethesda
4545 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814

Aaron Posner’s luminous new play is based on the visionary novel of the same name by Chaim Potok (whose other novels include The Chosen). Possessing a prodigious artistic ability, Asher Lev is compulsively driven to draw and paint the world he sees and feels. Born into a Hasidic Jewish family in post-World War II Brooklyn, his artistic genius threatens to estrange him from both his parents and his community. Asher’s journey is by turns heartbreaking and exultant as he’s torn between two identities, one consecrated to God, the other subject to the imagination. Following its recent world premiere, The Philadelphia Inquirer called Asher Lev “exquisite” while TalkinBroadway.com said it’s “a truly beautiful theatrical experience.”

Blake’s Take: Aaron’s exciting work has been seen locally at the Folger, Theatre J, and Round House. His adaptation of Potok’s The Chosen won the Barrymore Award and has been seen at more than 30 regional theatres. Aaron’s new theatrical treatment of Asher Lev is already attracting interest from producers across the country. Jeremy Skidmore directs this stage adaptation of Potok’s most personal novel.

Featuring Lise Bruneau, Alexander Strain

Director:

Jeremy Skidmore

Production Stage Manager:

Jennifer Schwartz

Asher Lev is recommended for age 15 and above.

My Name is Asher Lev is sponsored in part through generous support from the Dupler Family

Co-production with Delaware Theatre Company

Originally commissioned and produced by the Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania