We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 30, 2012.

Photo-main

A dramatic, musical retelling of Franz Kafka's famous short story "The Metamorphosis" presented at the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival

 
**For international donors, please consider contributing a little extra for postage.
 
If you can't donate, please "like" us on Facebook and help us spread the word!
 
What is it?
 
"Kafkaesque" is a musical re-imagining of Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" using minor elements of the author's life and quotes from some of his other writings to infuse the story with a more pronounced note of autobiography.
 
"Kafkaesque: A Musical Metamorphosis" will make its World Premiere on the Mixed Blood Theatre stage as part the 2012 Minnesota Fringe Festival.
Joshua Rees Hopkins (Gregor) and Anna Larranaga (Greta) -- Photo by Doug Webb
Joshua Rees Hopkins (Gregor) and Anna Larranaga (Greta) -- Photo by Doug Webb

Where do my donations go?

Theater is a very ephemeral and challenging art form -- it's also very expensive. Everyone in the show has worked so hard, and it's our goal to make sure everyone is compensated in one way or another. Your donations will go towards making our show a memorable experience both for the audience and the members of the ensemble. These are the specific ways that you will help bring this story to life:

-MN Fringe Festival entrance fee

-Advertising (postcards, posters, stickers, etc.)

-Photographer, videographer, and graphic designer

-Artist stipends for approximately ten actors, the director, stage manager, set designer, costume designer, and five musicians

-Material costs for set building, costuming

Please join us!

We really appreciate anything you can contribute to "Kafkaesque: A Musical Metamorphosis." We will be having the performance recorded and will try to make the final product available for everyone to be able to see what you helped to create.

For more information about the show, including showtimes and location, please check out the Minnesota Fringe Website or our official Facebook Page

**** A special thanks to Justin and Kristin Schaack of Above-the-Line Entertainment for producing the trailer you just enjoyed! ****

 

 

FAQ

Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.

Ask a question
62
Backers
$2,570
pledged of $2,500 goal
0
seconds to go

Funding period
Jul 6, 2012 - Jul 30, 2012

  • Pledge $1 or more

    4 backers

    Thank you for wanting to be a part of the show! All donations will get your name in the world-premiere program at the 2012 MN Fringe Festival in August.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    7 backers

    You're awesome! A this level you get the official sticker pack, which includes the limited edition "Kafkaesque: A Musical Metamorphosis" sticker and a Studio Alethea Productions sticker.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    5 backers

    Friend of the show! Friends of the show get the sticker pack, a commerative postcard, and a copy of the official 12" x 18" show poster with original artwork by Minneapolis artist Kyle Helle.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $30 or more

    18 backers

    Official Fan! At this level you get the official "Kafkaesque: A Musical Metamorphosis" t-shirt!**

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    4 backers

    Super fan! For your generous support, you get the official t-shirt, commemorative postcard, sticker pack, and a copy of the official 12" x 18" poster.**

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    1 backer

    Super-mega fan! What is the mega? Well, for your additional contribution, you get all of the aforementioned perks with the added personal touch of the poster being signed by the entire cast and crew! Finally, you will also receive a copy of the final script for your enjoyment (signed by the playwright upon request).**

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    6 backers

    Super-Mega LOCAL fan! Get everything above plus two gold comp tickets to be used for any of the 5 performance runs during the 2012 MN Fringe Festival (sorry, no reservations).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012