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 … Continue reading
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Strange. Intense. Right up until the final moment of the performance Metamorphosis the audience, me included, were on the edge of our seats. Gregor, played expertly by Edward Weston, is shown as a businessman in a tedious repetitive lifestyle, and … Continue reading
If you’re looking for an unconventional ballet where your mind will be constantly working, look no further. Metamorphosis is currently being performed at the Joyce Theater, this play focuses on the life of Gregor, a young man who finds himself … Continue reading
The breathtaking event that took place at the Joyce Theater tuesday night in New York City was a unique interpretation of Kafka’s novella “Metamorphosis”. The Royal Ballet Production team displayed Gregor’s repulsive transformation and his family’s reaction to the tragedy. … Continue reading
The Royal Ballet’s production of The Metamorphosis allowed me to experience how dance can successfully convey a story. Franz Kafka’s story about a man’s sudden transformation into a cockroach introduced me to a completely different style of fiction. The ballet … Continue reading
Tuesday night’s breathtaking performance at the Joyce Theater of Arthur Pita’s surreal ballet of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis was quite memorable. Edward Watson’s unique portrayal of Gregor Samsa, a troubled working man who becomes a nasty vermin, is riveting, complex, and … Continue reading
Here is a useful, step-by-step power point tutorial for using iMovie, created by former Baruch ITF Amanda Favia. It covers most of what we reviewed in class this week (or will review in class, for you High Cs and Thundercats) … Continue reading
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a short story of a man who spent all his time financially taking care of his family only to wake up one morning as a repulsive bug. The performance at the Joyce Theater achieved … Continue reading
Last night, I had the opportunity to see “The Metamorphosis” – A Royal Ballet Production of the Franz Kafka novella of the same title at the well-known Joyce Theater. Principal dancer Edward Watson stole the show – which was directed … Continue reading