Metamorphosis

See it if If you like Franz Kafka s Metamorphosis. This solo was phenomenal acting. Only one hour long it keeps you locked in.

Don't see it if If you want a lite show. If a bigger, more comfortable venue is for you.

See it if Feminist twist on the Kafka story, with the sister as protagonist. Creative, unusual writing that makes you think. Commanding actress.

Don't see it if You won't enjoy a weird play about a weird story. You don't like solo shows. Dark stage with brooding music.

Also The actress switches between playing the sister in the story, and playing an older version of the sister who looks back on the events of the story and critiques Kafka's writing.

There are 3 levels to the play, taking place within (a) the fictional home; (b) the "real world" outside the home in Nazi Germany where Kafka lived; and (c) reflection from the future. The writer ponders metamorphosis at all 3 levels.... Read more Read less

See it if Kafka's story lives deep in your bones. So you can draw from the original to this reflection with enough ease to enjoy the new content

Don't see it if you don't know the original. I cannot imagine understanding this piece on its own? The performer often uses a soporific vocal cadence

See it if you are intrigued and puzzled by Kafka novella/its multivarious interpretations, especially from perspective/defense of protagonist’s sister

Don't see it if you prefer light drama, comedy, musicals, elaborate casts, sets, costumes, or terrified by descriptions of insects, women’s sexuality, rape

Also The actor is authentic, versatile, emotionally and intellectually developed, and talented.... Read more Read less

See it if Beautifully acted with a well-written script. The topic of this play was riveting and disturbing.

Don't see it if You don’t want to see a bare stage and disturbing topic.

See it if You're up for seeing one of the strongest solo turns in town right now; Andrews exhibits a stage presence & vocal technique rarely seen now.

Don't see it if You dislike bare stages and solo shows, Kafka and/or erudite scripts, or nakedly intelligent technique and talent onstage.

Also Heather-Rose Andrews is an exceptionally talented actor who holds and commands the stage from start to finish, displaying the sort of intelligence, training and technique we rarely get the chance to see here—yes, even in New York—quite alive and very much up-close. This meditation on Grete, the metaphorical center of Kafka's Metamorphosis, is sharply written, observed and inhabited. Should be widely seen.... Read more Read less

See it if A female's take on Franz kafka's metamorphosis. The one woman solo performance was riveting and outstanding. Show was 1 hour.

Don't see it if You prefer a lighter subject matter. This was one of the better solo performances I've seen in theater in quite a while. Highly recommended.

See it if Compelling feminine take on Kafka's masterpiece w focus on feelings of alienation,guilt,isolation&escape: Becoming an insect as metaphor 2*

Don't see it if uninterested in female sexuality,incest nor clever twist from original story.

Also *escape an unhappy life.
Well-conceived monologue performed by a very talented actress.
Typical of an intense clever theatrical experience, audience leaves quietly but
silence speaks louder than words !... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in a new take on Kafka.

Don't see it if you'd rather see Oklahoma.

See it if You want a novel approach in a woman show about Kafka’s Metamorphosis

Don't see it if You want a conventional drama or musical

Also I kept on thinking of Trump turning into a cockroach before our eyes as Fox tells everyone how handsome he is and Pelosi tries to serenely tell everyone something is gravely wrong... Read more Read less

See it if You LOVED the Metamorphosis and want to relive it from the sister's perspective. Also if you like solo performances.

Don't see it if Nuance or subtle acting are your thing. This as comical.