GATZ, the upcoming staged reading of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, has been given the go-ahead by Fitzgerald's executors. The estate had previously blocked performances of GATZ, as the rights were held by the producers of the novel. Several companies have expressed interest in producing GATZ, including St. Ann's Warehouse, the Public Theatre, and the New York Theatre Workshop.
Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of GATZ, presented by Elevator Repair Service and directed by John Collins at the American Repertory Theater. The staged reading of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel will include Jim Fletcher as Gatsby, Scott Shepherd as Nick, Victoria Vazquez as Daisy, and Gary Wilmes as Tom. The production will play the A.R.T. from January 7th to February 7th, 2010.
We recently sat down with Adam Rapp and discussed his latest work Essential Self-Defense. We also talked writing routines, directors and the midwest in this revealing interview.
Red Light Winter, written and directed by Adam Rapp, played a sold-out extended run at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, and is now being presented in New York.
The 51st Annual Village Voice Obie Awards, Off Broadway's highest honor, were handed out last tonight at the Skirball Center on the campus of New York University in a ceremony hosted by Lili Taylor and Eric Bogosian presented by S. Epatha Merkerson, Christine Ebersole, Edward Hibbert, Douglas Carter Beane, Phylicia Rashad and Oskar Eustis.
RED LIGHT WINTER, a new play written and directed by Adam Rapp, opens tonight, Thursday February 9th at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue). Previews began on Friday, January 20th.