Metamorphosis - Play Resource Pack
‘Metamorphosis’ by Steven Berkoff offers a rich, avant-garde interpretation of Kafka's classic story, challenging both actors and audiences with its physical theatre techniques and stylized performance. Berkoff's adaptation emphasizes the grotesque and absurd, allowing students to delve into complex themes of alienation and transformation through innovative staging and movement. This play provides an excellent opportunity for young actors to develop their skills in expression and embodiment, making it a compelling choice for those looking to expand their theatrical repertoire and understanding of modern theatre.
Contents Include:
Introduction, Franz Kafka, Steven Berkoff
Themes - Isolation, Alienation, Family Dynamics, Identity, Existentialism & Societal Conformity.
Key Moments - Gregor’s Transformation, Transformation Exercise, Family’s Discovery, Role Reversal Improv, Gregor’s Attempted Interaction, Stanislavski’s “Magic If”, Conflict with Father, Brecht’s Alienation Effect, Gregor’s Death & Brecht’s Historification.
Design Tasks - Exploring Set Design, Exploring Sound Design & Exploring Lighting Design.
Character Analysis - Gregor, Grete, Mr Samsa, Mrs Samsa & Other Characters.
Dramatic Techniques
Lesson Plans/Activities - Berkoff Workshop Lesson Plan, Status and Power Dynamics (Inspired by Keith Johnstone), Choral Speaking and Movement (Inspired by Jerzy Grotowski) & Abstract Character Exploration (Inspired by Anne Bogart's Viewpoints).
The resource pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 professionally printed copies, please contact us through the contact form on the website.
‘Metamorphosis’ by Steven Berkoff offers a rich, avant-garde interpretation of Kafka's classic story, challenging both actors and audiences with its physical theatre techniques and stylized performance. Berkoff's adaptation emphasizes the grotesque and absurd, allowing students to delve into complex themes of alienation and transformation through innovative staging and movement. This play provides an excellent opportunity for young actors to develop their skills in expression and embodiment, making it a compelling choice for those looking to expand their theatrical repertoire and understanding of modern theatre.
Contents Include:
Introduction, Franz Kafka, Steven Berkoff
Themes - Isolation, Alienation, Family Dynamics, Identity, Existentialism & Societal Conformity.
Key Moments - Gregor’s Transformation, Transformation Exercise, Family’s Discovery, Role Reversal Improv, Gregor’s Attempted Interaction, Stanislavski’s “Magic If”, Conflict with Father, Brecht’s Alienation Effect, Gregor’s Death & Brecht’s Historification.
Design Tasks - Exploring Set Design, Exploring Sound Design & Exploring Lighting Design.
Character Analysis - Gregor, Grete, Mr Samsa, Mrs Samsa & Other Characters.
Dramatic Techniques
Lesson Plans/Activities - Berkoff Workshop Lesson Plan, Status and Power Dynamics (Inspired by Keith Johnstone), Choral Speaking and Movement (Inspired by Jerzy Grotowski) & Abstract Character Exploration (Inspired by Anne Bogart's Viewpoints).
The resource pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 professionally printed copies, please contact us through the contact form on the website.
‘Metamorphosis’ by Steven Berkoff offers a rich, avant-garde interpretation of Kafka's classic story, challenging both actors and audiences with its physical theatre techniques and stylized performance. Berkoff's adaptation emphasizes the grotesque and absurd, allowing students to delve into complex themes of alienation and transformation through innovative staging and movement. This play provides an excellent opportunity for young actors to develop their skills in expression and embodiment, making it a compelling choice for those looking to expand their theatrical repertoire and understanding of modern theatre.
Contents Include:
Introduction, Franz Kafka, Steven Berkoff
Themes - Isolation, Alienation, Family Dynamics, Identity, Existentialism & Societal Conformity.
Key Moments - Gregor’s Transformation, Transformation Exercise, Family’s Discovery, Role Reversal Improv, Gregor’s Attempted Interaction, Stanislavski’s “Magic If”, Conflict with Father, Brecht’s Alienation Effect, Gregor’s Death & Brecht’s Historification.
Design Tasks - Exploring Set Design, Exploring Sound Design & Exploring Lighting Design.
Character Analysis - Gregor, Grete, Mr Samsa, Mrs Samsa & Other Characters.
Dramatic Techniques
Lesson Plans/Activities - Berkoff Workshop Lesson Plan, Status and Power Dynamics (Inspired by Keith Johnstone), Choral Speaking and Movement (Inspired by Jerzy Grotowski) & Abstract Character Exploration (Inspired by Anne Bogart's Viewpoints).
The resource pack is sent as a digital PDF document to your email after purchase. For A4 professionally printed copies, please contact us through the contact form on the website.
