Literature to Life: The Great Gatsby
About the Event
Literature to Life in partnership with Girls Write Now presents The Great Gatsby.
Considered to be one of the greatest American novels, this story explores the glittering promises and devastating illusions of the American Dream. 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.
Performed by Bryce Foley
Adapted and Directed by Kevin Grullon
Mentors and mentees in the Book Club: Page to Stage Journey do not need to register. This event will feature a 60-minute solo stage adaptation, preceded by a 10-minute introduction to the show, and a discussion following the show. This performance will not be recorded.
Thank you to Scribner at Simon & Schuster for donating books to our mentees and mentors.
Annaya Baynes
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Annaya Baynes (she/they) is a Community Coordinator. They graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and…
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