"It was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again."
— The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Directed and Adapted by Kelvin Grullon
Performed by Bryce Foley
Appropriate for: middle / high school, college, and community audiences
Available for: remote or live performances
Considered to be one of the greatest American novels, this story explores the glittering promises and devastating illusions of the American Dream.
The Story
Taking place on Long Island and in New York City during the roaring twenties, the story follows WWI veteran Nick Carraway as he is drawn into the world of his wealthy cousin Daisy, her domineering husband Tom, and their mysterious neighbor Jay Gatby. Behind the dazzling parties and lavish lifestyles, Nick uncovers a story of obsession, betrayal, and longing; revealing the fragility of love and damaging pursuit of wealth.
In Performance
The LTL actor embodies multiple characters, conveying the lengths each will go to attain their desires. Through this portrayal, audiences witness both the allure and emptiness of Gatsby’s dream. The adaptation focuses on the tensions between, and treatments of, social class, gender, race, and the true cost of the American Dream.