Kafka's Metamorphosis adapted by Steve Moulds

(11)
Productions (18)
Drama
|
75 - 90 minutes
13 Any (11-20 actors possible: 11-20 W, 11-20 M)
Set: Single surreal set. A family apartment with surfaces to crawl on.

Gregor Samsa awakes from horrible dreams to find himself transformed into a colossal vermin. So begins Franz Kafka's most celebrated work--and this play that takes us inside Gregor's head to reveal the existential dread smoldering there. An ordinary family must cope with surreal tragedy when their son (who's also their breadwinner) becomes a disgusting creature. How strong will their loyalty to him prove? And what's the value of a human life... once it's no longer human? This large-cast adaptation raises questions that are as relevant now as they were when Gregor Samsa first crawled out of bed.

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Play Details

Gregor Samsa awakes from horrible dreams to find himself transformed into a colossal vermin. So begins Franz Kafka's most celebrated work--and this play that takes us inside Gregor's head to reveal the existential dread smoldering there. An ordinary family must cope with surreal tragedy when their son (who's also their breadwinner) becomes a disgusting creature. How strong will their loyalty to him prove? And what's the value of a human life... once it's no longer human? This large-cast adaptation raises questions that are as relevant now as they were when Gregor Samsa first crawled out of bed.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 13 Any (11-20 actors possible: 11-20 W, 11-20 M)
  • Set: Single surreal set. A family apartment with surfaces to crawl on.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-919-1

Published Reviews

Existential dread can be fun. It is important to remember that Kafka's story is a comedy, albeit as black as they come. . . . Moulds's text captures the sardonic and satirical aspects of the story.

Keith Waits, Arts-Louisville.com

Production History

JAN 30, 2025 - FEB 08, 2025
Bayside Intermediate
League City, TX United States
Bayside Intermediate League City, TX United States
NOV 12, 2024 - NOV 13, 2024
Yew Chung International School Shanghai Pudong
Shanghai, AL China
Yew Chung International School Shanghai Pudong Shanghai, AL China
DEC 07, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Rincon High School
Tucson, AZ United States
Rincon High School Tucson, AZ United States
NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Muncy School District
Muncy, PA United States
Muncy School District Muncy, PA United States
NOV 04, 2022 - NOV 05, 2022
Gallup Repertory Theater
Gallup, NM United States
Gallup Repertory Theater Gallup, NM United States
OCT 06, 2022 - OCT 07, 2022
Leander High School Theatre
Leander, TX United States
Leander High School Theatre Leander, TX United States
FEB 26, 2022 - MAR 20, 2022
Mount Desert Island High School Drama
Mount Desert, ME United States
Mount Desert Island High School Drama Mount Desert, ME United States
JAN 25, 2022 - FEB 03, 2022
Woodbury High School
Woodbury, MN United States
Woodbury High School Woodbury, MN United States
DEC 05, 2021 - DEC 05, 2021
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL United States
Episcopal School of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL United States
NOV 18, 2021 - NOV 21, 2021
The University Players
Teaneck, NJ United States
The University Players Teaneck, NJ United States
OCT 15, 2021 - OCT 17, 2021
Young Women's Leadership Academy - SAISD
San Antonio, TX United States
Young Women's Leadership Academy - SAISD San Antonio, TX United States
MAY 12, 2021 - MAY 15, 2021
Timberline High School
Boise, ID United States
Timberline High School Boise, ID United States
JAN 15, 2021 - JAN 16, 2021
The Masters School
Dobbs Ferry, NY United States
The Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY United States
OCT 22, 2020 - OCT 25, 2020
Christian Brothers High School
Memphis, TN United States
Christian Brothers High School Memphis, TN United States
MAR 25, 2020 - MAR 25, 2020
Greengates School SC
Naucalpan, Estado De Mexico, Mexico
Greengates School SC Naucalpan, Estado De Mexico, Mexico
FEB 27, 2020 - MAR 26, 2020
Woodrow Wilson High School Theatre
Dallas, TX United States
Woodrow Wilson High School Theatre Dallas, TX United States
FEB 23, 2017 - FEB 26, 2017
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN United States
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN United States
JAN 21, 2016 - JAN 01, 1970
Commonwealth Theatre Center
Louisville, KY United States
Commonwealth Theatre Center Louisville, KY United States
JAN 30, 2025 - FEB 08, 2025
Bayside Intermediate
League City, TX United States
Bayside Intermediate League City, TX United States
No professional productions.

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