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My Name Is Asher Lev
Aaron Posner; adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok
Opening Date:
April 5, 2013
Closing Date:
April 27, 2013
A gifted young painter growing up in a Hasidic Jewish community struggles to reconcile his artistic calling with his family’s expectations and religious traditions. Based on Chaim Potok’s novel, this moving drama explores faith, identity, and creative freedom.
Cast & Crew
CAST
Asher Lev (childhood through adulthood) — Craig Musser
Multiple adult characters — Ben Hall
Multiple adult characters — TooToo Cirlot
CREW
Director and costume designer — Rhonda Clark
Rehearsal stage manager — Jaefinn Carr
Production stage managers — A’mari Rocheleau and Dalton Thomas
Set and lighting designer — James Polk Wilson
Production Notes
Eleven regular performances: Apr 5–6, 12–13, 18–21, 25–27, 2013; plus two scheduled high-school student matinees at 10:30 a.m. Apr 12 and 26, requiring reservations. Craig Musser was described as a University of Oklahoma senior. Cast and opening-night party sponsors: Bob and Christy Smith. Ticket sponsor: Omega Plans, LLC. Institutional supporters: Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Allied Arts, and Kirkpatrick Family Fund. Original CST production announcement supplied by archive researcher.
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