Title: The Great Gatsby
Presented By: Villanova Players
Genre: Drama, Adaptation, Roaring Twenties
Synopsis: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel celebrates its 100th anniversary in this stage adaptation by Simon Levy. Set in 1922 during the Roaring Twenties, the play portrays the extravagant lifestyle of New York City and Long Island, where flapper parties, gangsters, and jazz musicians dominate. The story, narrated by Nick Carraway, contrasts the glamour of the wealthy with the struggles of the working class. At the heart of the tale is Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire with a tragic love story built on lies.
Audition Date:
Sunday, 8th December 2024
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Audition Location: Ron Hurley Theatre, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills, Qld
Call Backs:
Monday, 9th December 2024
Tuesday, 10th December 2024
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
(At The Hut, Jean Howie Drive, Balmoral Park, Morningside)
Audition Requirements:
All actors should submit an Expression of Interest form and email a recent headshot to info@villanovaplayers.com
For Nick Carraway, prepare a one-minute monologue in a narrator style (either original or from the script).
For all other roles, you will be cast from a script reading.
Jazz musicians and singers should prepare 32 bars of appropriate music.
Some dance experience is desirable, especially for chorus roles.
Roles Available:
Nick Carraway (Male, 30s) – Narrator, Midwestern accent.
Daisy Buchanan (Female, 23) – Manic depressive, voice of money, Southern accent.
Jay Gatsby (Male, 30s) – Romantic idealist, self-made millionaire, Midwest accent.
Tom Buchanan (Male, 30-45) – Cruel, old money polo player, Midwest accent.
Jordan Baker (Female, 20s) – Athletic, professional golfer, self-assured, Southern accent.
Myrtle Wilson (Female, 30-40) – Working-class, Tom’s mistress, New York accent.
George Wilson (Male, 30-50) – Myrtle’s husband, gas station operator, New York accent.
Chester McKee (Male, 30-45) – NYC photographer.
Mrs. McKee (Female, 30-45) – NYC socialite.
Myer Wolfsheim (Male, 55+) – Gambler with a Yiddish-American accent.
Mrs. Michaelis (Female, 35-65) – NYC dinner owner.
Police (Male, 30-65)
Jazz Singer & Musicians (Male/Female, 18+)
Chorus (Male/Female, 18+) – Party guests, Broadway entertainers, gangsters, etc.
Rehearsals:
Starting Sunday, 12th January 2025
Sundays (1:00 – 5:00 PM), Tuesdays and Thursdays (7:30 – 9:30 PM)
Performance Dates:
7th – 16th March 2025 at Ron Hurley Theatre
Performances:
Friday 7th March 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday 8th March 2025 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday 9th March 2025 – 2:00 PM
Friday 14th March 2025 – 7:30 PM
Saturday 15th March 2025 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sunday 16th March 2025 – 2:00 PM
Production Website: Visit Villanova Players’ Website
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