MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
SALON 2
By Aaron Posner, adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok
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Asher Lev has a gift – and a calling to be a great artist. But to his insular Hasidic community, his passion is more than rebellion; it’s heresy. Torn between tradition and talent, between the call of his heritage and the cry of his soul, Asher wrestles with family and canvas in a fight to paint his truth – no matter the cost. The legendary Chaim Potok’s beloved novel comes to colorful life in this deft adaptation.
April 25th at 8 pm - Adath Israel
250 N Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066
April 26th at 7 pm - Old City Jewish Arts Center, 119 N 3rd St, Old City, Philadelphia
May 2nd at 8 pm - Venue TBA
May 3rd at 2 pm - Venue TBA
Eleni Delopoulos (ACTRESS I) (Chaya and others) is thrilled to make her Theater Ariel debut in a show that's so close to home and her family. Philly Theaters: Quintessence, Act II, Theater Horizon, Theater Exile, Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, DTC, 3 Barrymore Nominations for Monster in the Hall and Radiant Vermin, Inis Nua. Selected Credits: Off-Broadway; A Stoop on Orchard Street, Tours: Hair in Italy, Mame in USA. Regional: Rona Spelling Bee (Alabama Shakespeare Theater), Annie (Fulton), Urinetown (Carousel), Speed in Two Gentlemen of Verona alongside Jonathan Majors (Shakespeare & Co) and Into the Woods at Westport Playhouse and Center stage. Thank you Seth and Jesse for having me here!
Marcia Saunders (MRS. JOSEPH ADAMS) is pleased to be returning to Theatre Ariel where she was last seen in What’s Wrong With This Picture? A veteran of the Philadelphia stages, she has been a member of the Acting Company at The People's Light & Theatre since 1976. Also appearing on the stages of: The Arden, Lantern Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company and The Wilma. Thank you Jesse. Always a pleasure!!!
Alanna J. Smith (ACTRESS II) is a bicoastal Jewish actor/writer. Most recently, she played Hodel in the LA Revival of Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander. Philly credits: The Wanderers (Lantern Theatre Company), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Young Frankenstein, Noises Off, A Funny Thing…Forum, A Comedy of Tenors, The Gifts of the Magi, The Importance of Being Earnest (Walnut Street Theatre) Beauty and the Beast (Media Theatre). TV/Film: “Love Afloat” (Amazon), “Chang Can Dunk” (Disney+), “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS) “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz). Next: See her writing as part of Theatre Ariel’s Good For the Jews. www.alannajsmith.me @alannajsmith
