Great Gatsby, The

Full-Lengths

By: Doug Goheen
Cast: 6 M, 7 F, 12 flexible, extras (With doubling: 5 M, 5 F, 6 flexible, extras)
Performance Time: Approximately 100-120 minutes, 76 pgs

CLASSIC. Adapted from the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Nick Carraway, a young man from Minnesota, moves to Long Island where he rents a bungalow next door to the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a wealthy businessman with a reputation for hosting lavish parties at his mansion. Nick soon finds himself enmeshed in Gatsby’s dream of rekindling his past romance with socialite Daisy Buchanan, even though Daisy is now married to Tom Buchanan. Growing increasingly suspicious of Daisy’s relationship with Gatsby, Tom confronts Gatsby at the Plaza Hotel, where sordid truths are unveiled and a series of tragic events ensues. The Jazz Age comes to life in this stunning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece.

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Doug Goheen has published several plays for children and adults and has taught English and theatre for more than 35 years. Mr. Goheen and his wife, Diane, live in Topeka, KS. They have two sons, Jacob and Nathan.