
“I’m a big fan of early 20th Century literature, specifically Hemingway and Fitzgerald. “Producing The Great Gatsby was admittedly a selfish decision as a director seeking to bring to life a piece of literature that he loved,” Henderson said. It will be directed by Trustus Theatre Artistic Director Chad Henderson.

Scott Fitzgerald and was adapted for the stage by Simon Levy. When Gatsby begins a passionate pursuit of Daisy Buchanan, Nick is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. After witnessing many late-night parties at his mysterious neighbor’s house, Nick is finally invited to attend one of these legendary all-night celebrations where decadence is in great supply. Nick Carraway, a newcomer to Long Island, moves into a cottage next to the brilliant mansion of self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby. Tickets may be purchased at or by calling the Trustus Theatre Box Office at 80. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby will open on Trustus Theatre’s Main Stage on Friday, Apand will run through Saturday, April 27, 2019. It will be directed by Trustus Theatre Artistic Director Chad Henderson with an original score by Mark Rapp and choreography by Stephanie Wilkins. This American classic novel, adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, will take audiences back to the Jazz Age and will incorporate local talent from Trustus Theatre actors, Columbia City Ballet dancers, and Cola Jazz musicians. – Trustus Theatre’s Season 34, The Art of Adaptation, continues this spring with their production of F. Trustus Theatre breathes new life into an American classic through artistic collaboration with local dancers, musiciansĬOLUMBIA, S.C.
