Posted by Katie
September 22, 2009
Review: The play was captivating from start to finish. The characters were so well portrayed and so completely believable and engrossing. I couldn’t believe how many lines the actors had memorized, and how perfectly delivered they were, even in previews. The story was good, building steadily to a [...]

Posted by Judy
September 20, 2009
Review: WOW! What a performance. The subject matter was universal: the struggle between what is expected of us and the need to be who we are. The three actors were outstanding, but the young lead who plays Asher was absolutely incredible. Hats off to MTC, this is the best play I [...]

Posted by Barbara
September 18, 2009
Review: Must See!
On 9/13, I saw a preview of My Name is Asher Lev.
From beginning to end, without an intermission, I was mesmerized by this play & the outstanding actors. The family dynamics & intense struggles between Asher Lev & his religious family are a universal theme. One [...]

Posted by Risa Meyer
September 17, 2009
Review: My Name is Asher Lev is spellbinding. It was an extraordinary combination of acting, script, direction, and delivery.
Do not miss this show, because these words don’t even do it justice.

Posted by Geoff
September 17, 2009
Review: A slightly out of date story about the conflicts of religion, growing up, and pursuits in the world of art…. the scripting is oddly stilted, without any real engagement between the actors.. they appear merely to be reading, rather than interacting. Consequently, there is no real emotional tension with [...]

Posted by Gerry Goldsholle (MTC Board Member)
September 17, 2009
Review: Peter Stadlen, the actor playing the title character Asher Lev, put on one of the most incredible performances I have had the pleasure of seeing in person.
Stadlen’s portrayal of Lev over a period of 20 years – first as as a young boy, then a [...]

Posted by Nanette & Bill:
September 16, 2009
Review: We’re long-time theater goers, and MTC supporters. We have to say that “My Name is Asher Lev” is, on a scale of 1 – 10 (low to high), it’s an absolute 10! One of the best plays we’ve ever seen, both the story, the production and the [...]

Posted by Lola Safer
September 14, 2009
Review: “My Name is Asher Lev” is an intense and thoughtful play true to the book. Peter Stadlen, who plays Asher Lev, does a remarkable job metamorphing on stage from a 6 year old to a successful artist over the objections of his Hasidic parents and community. Great [...]

Posted by Vic Chiarella
September 14, 2009
Review: The best yet! A wonderful play with a superb cast. Once again, MTC proves to be the best theater experience in the Bay Area.
Kudos!!!

Posted by: Carol
Monday, Sept 14, 2009
Review: Attended the final ‘Preview’ of My Name is Asher Lev last night. The play was stunning. The actors received standing ovations–but the standing derived from authentic, irrepressible need to praise and release emotion, and not some automatic behavior.
The set was spare but compelling: you pay undivided attention [...]