BEING FRANZ KAFKA The Redux Theatre Company presents “Amerika,” based on the novel by Franz Kafka. The comedy explores Kafka’s creative process as he finds himself trapped in his own novel with his father, co-workers, and a con artist named Zoltan. The play was written and directed by Alexander Poe. Tonight, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 4:15 p.m., and Thursday, August 25, 5 p.m., Mazer Theatre of the Educational Alliance, 197 East Broadway at Jefferson Street, 212-279-4488, $15.

AMBITIOUS ACTORS Mr. Miyagi’s Theatre Company presents “Sides: The Fear is Real,” which follows six actors in their quest for gainful employment in the entertainment industry. The play was written by the six actors who star in the play – in a neat solution of the problem that drives the plot. Anne Kauffman directs. Previews begin: Tonight, 8 p.m. Opens: Thursday, August 25, 8 p.m. Runs: Through October 27, days and times vary, the Culture Project, 45 Bleecker St. at Lafayette Street, 212-253-9983, $28 and $42.

RABBIT, RUN Corey Feldman stars in the new comedy “Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy.” Timothy Haskell directs for Gorilla Productions. The play was written by Alana McNair and Kate Wilkinson. Through Saturday, August 27, Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Sunday, 6 p.m., East 13th Street Theatre, 136 E. 13th St., between Third and Fourth avenues, 212-279-4200, $49.50 all shows except $45 late-night Friday and Saturday performances.

A MOVING PLAY The New York Classical Theatre rounds out its summer season with “Scapin.” The Moliere comedy, set in Italy, follows a scheming servant who tricks two fathers out of money reserved for their respective sons. In this production, the actors (with the audience in tow) move physically from scene to scene, crossing Central Park between 103rd Street and the lake, using trees, rocks, and benches as scenery. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Through Sunday, August 28, Thursday-Sunday, 7 p.m., Central Park, 103rd Street and Central Park West, 212-252-4531, no reservations required, free.

BOY MEETS GIRL White Star Productions presents “The Fantasticks,” which became the world’s longest-running musical when it played continuously between 1960 and 2002 at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in Greenwich Village. The musical was intended to spoof “Romeo and Juliet”: Boy meets girl, they fall in love, then out, and finally back in love. Brady Amoon directs. Tomorrow through Sunday, August 28, Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., Primary Stages, Phil Bosakowski Theatre, second floor, 354 W. 45th St., between Eighth and Ninth avenues, 212-352-3101, $15 all performances except tomorrow’s donor event, at which $50 includes a champagne reception and talk-back with the cast, crew, and director.

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