Photo Flash: Outcry Theatre Presents MY NAME IS ASHER LEV

Outcry Theatre returns from a two-year hiatus to produce My Name is Asher Lev by Aaron Posner, adapted from the novel by Chaim Potok. The company has spent the last year focusing on their new division, Outcry Youth Theatre, which has produced eight shows over the past year.

My Name is Asher Lev follows the journey of a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. When his artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and community, young Asher realizes he must make a difficult choice between art and faith.

Playing the lead role of Asher Lev is 18-year-old Bryce Lederer, an Outcry Youth Theatre student about to graduate from high school.

On being cast in this role, Bryce Lederer said, "This is simply a dream come true. My Name is Asher Lev is a story that I hold near and dear to my heart, and doing theatre with Becca Johnson-Spinos has made me who I am. My training with Becca over the last five years in youth productions has culminated into this show, and I am thankful for the opportunity to tackle such an important tale as I prepare for adulthood."

In an appropriate bit of casting, his father Aryeh Lev will be played by Bryce's actual father, Eddie Lederer. Eddie also plays the other adult male parts, including painter Jacob Kahn. Kimberly Winnubst will play all the adult female parts, including Asher's mother Rivkeh Lev.

The show is directed by Artistic Director Becca Johnson-Spinos, stage managed and assistant directed by Jason Johnson-Spinos, costume designed by Gabrielle Grafrath, and the dramaturg is Tia Sukenik.

Performances:
Friday, June 9 at 7:30 pm (Opening Performance)
Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 11 at 2 pm

Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 17 at 2 pm
Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 18 at 2 pm (Closing Performance)

Tickets:
?General Admission $10
?Premium Reserved Seating $20

Tickets are now available online and will be available at the door. There is a service charge for tickets purchased online.

https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/purchase.php?event_id=5433

My Name is Asher Lev is presented at:
Addison Theatre Centre
Studio Theatre
?15650 Addison Rd.
Addison, TX 75001

My Name is Asher Lev is produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

About Outcry Theatre:

The mission of Outcry Theatre is to draw youth and young adults to the theatre as both audience members and participants. Outcry Theatre utilizes bold artistic vision, highly physical staging, and an energetic and visceral performance style. With rigorous rehearsals, tenacious attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to excellence, Outcry Theatre focuses on developing stellar performances and exceptional storytelling.

Outcry Theatre can be found online at www.outcrytheatre.com

Photo Credit: Jason Johnson-Spinos

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