Gatz

January 7, 2010 - February 7, 2010
"One of the most exciting and improbable accomplishments in theater in recent years."
— Ben Brantley, The New York Times

One morning in the low-rent office of a mysterious small business, an employee finds a copy of The Great Gatsby in the clutter of his desk. He starts to read it out loud, and doesn’t stop.

At first his coworkers hardly notice. But after a series of strange coincidences, it’s no longer clear whether he’s reading the book or the book is doing something to him.

 

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Gatz is now playing through February 7!

A theatrical tour de force, Gatz is conceived as a single six-hour production in which an ensemble of 13 actors bring to live every word of the novel with no text added and none removed. Gatz is a one-of-a-kind theatrical event defined by its radical commitment to one of the 20th century's greatest novels.

Gatz is best experienced in a single day and we strongly encourage you to see it that way. Part One is Chapters 1-5. Part Two is chapters 6-9. There is a one-hour meal break between Parts One and Two.

“One of those I-was-there productions people will talk about for many, many years.”
— The Bulletin, Philadelphia
"Pure gold.... nothing short of astounding."
— Boston Herald
"An experience no true theater lover should miss."
— Boston Metro
"A mesmeric tour de force.... thrilling."
— Boston Phoenix

Creators

by

Elevator Repair Service

directed by

John Collins

Casts and Credits 
Cast  
Nick Scott Shepherd
Jim Jim Fletcher
Lucille Kate Scelsa
Jordan Susie Sokol (Jan. 7-10)
  Sibyl Kempson (Jan. 12-Feb. 7)
Daisy Victoria Vazquez
Tom Gary Wilmes
George Aaron Landsman (Jan. 7-24)
  Frank Boyd (Jan. 27-Feb. 7)
Myrtle Laurena Allan
Catherine Annie McNamara (Jan. 7-17)
  Kristen Sieh (Jan. 21-Feb. 7)
Chester Vin Knight
Michaelis Ben Williams
Ewing Mike Iveson
Henry C. Gatz Ross Fletcher
   
Creative Staff  
Associate Director Steve Bodow
Assistant Director Sarah C. Hughes
Stage Manager Chris De Camillis
Set Designer Louisa Thompson
Lighting Designer Mark Barton
Sound Designer Ben Williams
Producer/Company Manager Ariana Smart Truman
Production Manager B.D. White

Need to know:

Part 1 (Chapters 1-5) is 3 hours and 20 minutes long, which includes a 10-minute break. Part 2 (Chapters 6-9) is 2 hours and 40 minutes long, which includes a 10-minute break. There is an hour-long dinner break in between Part 1 (Chapters 1-5) and Part 2 (Chapters 6-9).

During that dinner break, dining options include: boxed meals from Chez Henri available at the theater by pre-order placed at least 72 hours in advance (limited quantities available for on-site ordering); and a prix fixe meal available at nearby Upstairs on the Square (for details click here).