About This Production
When Young Nick Carraway is befriended by his mysterious neighbor Jay Gatsby, he is drawn into his glitzy world of lavish parties and secret speakeasies. But as Gatsby’s elusive past is uncovered and his intentions revealed, Nick finds himself a pawn in a love triangle so scandalous, it threatens to destroy all those around him. This American classic is a poignant examination of prohibition America, exploring the notions of love, morality, identity, and the corruption of the American Dream.
Critic and Audience Reviews
With a spectacular number of costumes from that decade, the music of the era, and even the dances that were so popular then, Orlando Shakes does an excellent job putting the audience right into the summer of 1922.
-Michael W Freeman, Freeline Media OrlandoI love that this production so closely followed the original story. In addition, the actors were great at portraying their characters.
-Audience FeedbackExcellent performance.
-Audience FeedbackSweeping…excellent…Levy’s adaptation wisely anchors itself around the first-person account of narrator Nick Carraway…a satisfying conclusion…affecting.
-Variety...director Anne Hering brings these characters from the lofty realm of sacred archetypes back down to earth. Suddenly, these aren’t literary devices but flesh-and-blood people.
-Matt Palm, Orlando SentinelThough the aesthetic elements of this production are immensely successful, it is ironically the humanity and realness of the characters that make this adaptation just as compelling as the original novel.
-Kelli McGurk, Broadway WorldCreative Team
Director: Anne Hering
Fight Coach: David Reed
Choreography: Richard Lamberty
Scenic Designer: Dan Conway**
Scenic Design Assistant: Tyler Herald
Lighting Designer: Kevin Griffin**
Costume Designer: Jack Smith
Sound Designer: Britt Sandusky
AEA Stage Manager: Stacy Norwood*
AEA Assistant Stage Manager: Laura Lockner*
* Denotes a Member of Actors’ Equity Association
** Denotes a Member of United Scenic Artists
Meet the Cast

Matthew Goodrich*
Jay Gatsby

Kathryn Miller
Daisy Buchanan

Buddy Haardt*
Nick Carraway

Christian Ryan*
Tom Buchanan

Aubrey Saverino*
Jordan Baker

Philip Nolen*
Meyer Wolfsheim

Georgia Mallory Guy*
Myrtle Wilson/Ensemble

Jacob Dresch*
George Wilson/Ensemble

Alexander Mrazek*
Mr. Chester McKee

Madelyn James
Mrs. Michaelis/Ensemble