New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 4 | Page 68

On Stage: Theatre My Name Is Asher Lev South Camden Theatre Co., 400 Jasper Street, Camden Hasidic Jews do not pursue art. Hasidic Jews do not paint cru- cifixions. When a young Jewish boy discovers his immense tal- ent, he must reconcile his drive to create with his religious tradi- tions, community, and a family that does not understand him. Based on the best selling novel NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 4 by Chaim Potok and adapted for the stage by Aaron Posner, South Camden Theatre Company pres- ents My Name is Asher Lev from May 5 to May 21. The production is directed by Directed By Josh McLucas and stars Tyler S. Elliott, Steve Gleich, and Stacy Skinner. INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 68