The Royal Ballet’s decision to strive away from a classical piece worked brilliantly in Arthur Pitas interpretation of Franz Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The production was created for the Royal Ballet’s principal dancer Edward Weston, whose extensions and contortion-like movements seemed to reach all ends of the Joyce Theater. I was impressed by his ability to replicate a bug so concretely and as a choreographer, Pita successfully pushed Weston’s limit. The relationships between the characters are well portrayed in the partnering scenes, and the stage setting further complimented the effect. In addition, each performer’s personality was clear and distinct, increasing the quality of the performance. Although I wish more of the dancing was highlighted rather than the acting, I enjoyed the performance nonetheless.