Prohibition? Check. Jiving Jazz? Check. Notorious millionaires? Check. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties with Indian Creek School’s captivating production of “The Great Gatsby”!
“The Great Gatsby”, written by the esteemed American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was originally published in 1925 but only became popular during World War ll. Since then the book has reached critical acclaim and is widely considered a fundamental literary classic. Adapted to the stage by Simon Levy, “The Great Gatsby” follows the story of an enigmatic millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and his epic pursuance of his true love Daisy Buchanan. With controlling husbands, lavish parties, and luxurious cars, Gatsby contests to win Daisy’s affections, but at what cost?
Indian Creek School had the daunting task of filling the vast stage for the extravagant party scenes in the production, and despite having a relatively small ensemble, every performer’s ardor and vitality extended to each corner of the stage allowing the scene to convey the depiction of the rebellious 1920’s parties. …show more content…
He completely embodied his character, finding the essential balance between Gatsby’s self-assured, pompous front and his obsession with Daisy. Johnson’s interpretation of Gatsby became more and more intricate through his purposeful countenance as the play delved deeper into his character’s past. Anna Vallario played his counterpart as Daisy Buchanan. Vallario effectively articulated Daisy’s flirtatiousness and yearning disposition through her coquettish physicality, longing looks and miffed glares. John Tahsuda as Nick Carraway clearly depicted his character’s transformation from naïve and idealistic to jaded and despondent by the conclusion of the
“The Great Gatsby”, written by the esteemed American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was originally published in 1925 but only became popular during World War ll. Since then the book has reached critical acclaim and is widely considered a fundamental literary classic. Adapted to the stage by Simon Levy, “The Great Gatsby” follows the story of an enigmatic millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and his epic pursuance of his true love Daisy Buchanan. With controlling husbands, lavish parties, and luxurious cars, Gatsby contests to win Daisy’s affections, but at what cost?
Indian Creek School had the daunting task of filling the vast stage for the extravagant party scenes in the production, and despite having a relatively small ensemble, every performer’s ardor and vitality extended to each corner of the stage allowing the scene to convey the depiction of the rebellious 1920’s parties. …show more content…
He completely embodied his character, finding the essential balance between Gatsby’s self-assured, pompous front and his obsession with Daisy. Johnson’s interpretation of Gatsby became more and more intricate through his purposeful countenance as the play delved deeper into his character’s past. Anna Vallario played his counterpart as Daisy Buchanan. Vallario effectively articulated Daisy’s flirtatiousness and yearning disposition through her coquettish physicality, longing looks and miffed glares. John Tahsuda as Nick Carraway clearly depicted his character’s transformation from naïve and idealistic to jaded and despondent by the conclusion of the