The Edge
“I don’t understand the need for yet another troupe, especially when the
founding members -in this case Curio Theatre Company co-founders Jared Reed and
Paul Kuhn - have achieved critical success as actors on a number of local
stages……………
But after seeing Reed’s adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Trial, now in a
maddening production at Curio, I’m starting to see the necessity for at least
one new company.”
The City Paper
“One might question the purpose of adapting novels for the stage……. but the
best both honor and illuminate their source. Case in point: Franz Kafka's The
Trial, scripted and staged by Jared Reed and Curio Theatre Co.”
Curio Theatre opened its fourth season with a
world-premiere adaptation of Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' by Jared Reed,
October 10 to November 1, 2008. This season is the first to be fully
staged in the newly renovated Sanctuary space in the Calvary Church at
4740 Baltimore Avenue
In Kafka's seminal work, his protagonist Josef K. wakes up one morning
and is arrested and prosecuted for an unspecified crime, never knowing
why. From this most simple premise, Kafka spins a nightmare like no
other. Six members of Curio Theatre's growing ensemble company portray
all the novel's characters in this surreal and maddening tragicomedy
which spotlights bureaucracy and paranoia. This timeless piece has
resounding political implications in this day and age. Kafka's lead
character, K., is a soul adrift in a modern world lacking a moral
compass.
Curio's strong cast features Newton Buchanon, Liam Castellan,
Aetna Gallagher, Josh Hitchens, Jennifer Summerfield, and Kevin
Meehan.
Performances are 7 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct.30,31,Nov. 1.
Tickets are $10-$22 ($10 tickets for students) with discounts for
groups of 10 or more. Groups should contact Marla Moyer, Director of
Group Sales, at 215-525-1350 ext. 95, or email
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For ticket information and show times, visit www.curiotheatre.org or
call 215-525-1350
Gay Carducci-Kuhn
General Manager
Curio Theatre Company
815 S. 48th St.
Philadelphia,Pa. 19143
office 215-525-1350
cell 610-368-4450
www.curiotheatre.org
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