While browsing The Jewish Daily Forward, I came across an article entitled A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Jew, written by Howard Shapiro. The article details the fact that Chaim Potok’s classic book My Name is Asher Lev has been adapted for the stage.
The Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia, PA, premiered the play “My Name is Asher Lev” on January 14, 2009, and the play runs through March 15, 2009.
For those of you who are avid readers of the late Chaim Potok’s, work, and I am one of those bibliophiles, the stage version, by Aaron Posner, adapted from the novel, should be sure to please. The Arden Theatre’s “My Name is Asher Lev” has opened to rave reviews!
Why not stop by their website to read them.
You might want to visit the Chaim Potok website to read his biography, read about his essays, books, short stories and novellas, his interviews, and more about his novel “My Name is Asher Lev“.
Shabbat Shalom!
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Friday January 30, 2009 – 5th of Sh’vat, 5769
Ohhh! I wish I lived closer – that book is one of my all time favorites and Chaim Potok one of my favorite authors – hopefully they will mount a production out West – thanks for the info – btw I posted a couple of photos on my blog of the beginnings of an art project I’m participating in – don’t know where it’s going yet but somehow it has a Jewish feel to it – will keep you posted as it develops – Reva (Los Angeles)j
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By: Reva (Los Angeles) on January 30, 2009
at 2:27 pm
Reva: Chaim Potok is one of my all time favorite authors, too!
I hope they have other productions across the U.S.
By: jewwishes on January 30, 2009
at 3:16 pm
I hope the play comes to Chicago one day. I loved that book.
Shabbat Shalom to you too.
By: sarala on January 30, 2009
at 7:00 pm
Sarala: I love that book, also!
Shabbat Shalom!
By: jewwishes on January 30, 2009
at 9:53 pm
As you know I am also a Potok fan. Unfortunately I’ll never see this play… Sigh!
By: ilanadavita on January 31, 2009
at 3:47 pm
Ilana-Davita…I know you are a huge fan, like I am.
“Sigh”, I understand.
By: jewwishes on February 1, 2009
at 10:43 am
Interesting. I’ve always thought that the drama in Asher Lev lies in his internal struggles. There’s not much action or dramatic dialogue in the story itself. While the book is an incredible read, I wonder how well it translates on stage.
By: Raizy on January 31, 2009
at 6:55 pm
Raizy: I have thought the same as you, regarding his inner struggles. I hope the play doesn’t diminish that aspect.
By: jewwishes on February 1, 2009
at 10:42 am
I wanted to ask how you are feeling?? I would have like to send you a card. Here is my email if you would like to communicate with each other. If you are willing. bookmark60@hotmail.com I hope you are well.
By: seaside book worm on February 1, 2009
at 11:55 am
Thank you, Susan!
By: jewwishes on February 1, 2009
at 8:15 pm
This was the first Potok book I read and I loved it. I loved them all really, I’m sorry he’s no longer with us. This is so cool, I’d love to live where I could see it but I’m not even in the States. Oh well.
By: Sandra on February 2, 2009
at 9:13 pm
Sandra: This was the second of his that I read. The first was The Chosen. I love all of his books, and am sorry he is no longer with us, also.
By: jewwishes on February 2, 2009
at 10:43 pm