George Street Playhouse Presents My Name Is Asher Lev
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My Name Is Asher Lev starts its run tonight at George Street Playhouse. Jim Jack directs.
The show centers on a young Jewish man named Asher Lev. Growing up in postwar Brooklyn, he discovers a passion and gift for art at a young age. Determined to spend his life creating art, he refuses to be swayed by his family, his community, or tradition regardless of the cost.
Based on Chaim Potok’s novel, the play is written by Aaron Posner. The cast features Bob Ari as the Men, Lena Kaminsky as the Women, and Miles G. Jackson in the title role of Asher Lev.
"This play requires actors of exceptional skill, humanity and capacity for transformation," said Jack, who is making his GSP mainstage directorial debut. "This cast is a blessing. Each of these extraordinarily actors brings deep personal connections to the powerful, universal themes of this beautiful play."
The creative team includes R. Michael Miller (set design), David Murin (costume design), Christopher J. Bailey (lighting design), Scott Killian (original music and sound design), and Tom Clewell (stage manager).
Performances will run through May 1.
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