My review of My Name is Asher Lev (The Arden)
Loved it. Really loved it.I was engaged from the first line. That’s rare. Usually, it’s takes me a good 20 minutes to get into a play, but they hooked me from the first line, and I don’t know why. I just found the story really compelling. I’d say it’s because it meant alot to me personally, but the two main themes were Judaism and artistic suffering. I’m not either, but just the same, really enjoyed the journey.
I did start to drift during Asher’s first trip to Europe, about half way through the play. But surprisingly, they hooked me again during the 2nd half, and held me raptured right through the end.
The cast was great. Karl Miller played Asher, and spoke quite directly to me. I was impressed. Adam Heller played all the other male parts, including Asher’s Father. What I found remarkable was his ability to shift between characters, sometimes without even leaving the stage. Wow.
Oh yeah, really liked the lighting too. Subtle, but super-effective. Way to go lighting guy.
Go see it. You have until March 15th.