F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WBFR radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain't we got fun?
75 - 90 minutes
2 f, 4 m (6-25 actors possible: 2-9 f, 4-16 m)
Set: Suggestion of a 1940s radio studio.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The play is performed by an ensemble of actors playing all the characters. The following breakdown is for four men and two women, but the number of actors and breakdown should be tailored to best utilize your cast.
ACTOR 1: FREDDIE FILLMORE
NICK’S FATHER
TOM BUCHANAN
TRAIN CONDUCTOR
OWL EYES
MEYER WOLFSHEIM
HENRY C. GATZ
ACTOR 2: JAKE LAURENTS
NICK CARRAWAY
ACTOR 3: TONY HUNTER
JAY GATSBY
ACTOR 4: SALLY APPLEWHITE
DAISY BUCHANAN
CATHERINE
PARTYGOER 1
MICHAELIS
ACTOR 5: LANA SHERWOOD
JORDAN BAKER
BUCHANANS’ MAID
MYRTLE WILSON
WELL-DRESSED WOMAN
GATSBY’S GARDENER
ACTOR 6: NELSON NORTH
GEORGE WILSON
PARTYGOER 2
GATSBY’S BUTLER
POLICEMAN
EWING KLIPSPRINGER
The ensemble of actors also provide the sound effects as well as ad-libs in the background as crowds, partygoers, etc.