My Name is Asher Lev
by Aaron Posner
adapted from the novel by Chaim PotokMay 2nd, 2015 | 7:00pm with a post-show talkback
May 3rd, 2015 | 2:00pm with a post-show talkbackMy Name is Asher Lev follows the journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. When his artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and community, young Asher realizes he must make a difficult choice between art and faith. This stirring adaptation of a modern classic presents a heartbreaking and triumphant vision of what it means to be an artist.