The Great Gatsby; An Original Adaptation, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Roncone, Dena (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
75 pages (75 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"'The Great Gatsby,' F. Scott Fitzgerald's colorful and dramatic novel has a storyline that naturally lends itself to the stage. Theatre artists have long been attracted to dramatizing this hundred-year-old book. 'The Great Gatsby' became public domain on January 1st, 2021. After reading published adaptations of "Gatsby," They did not fully honor the true beauty of the work - Fitzgerald's vivid imagery and use of metaphor. I have created a new one-act dramatic adaptation of 'The Great Gatsby' to present audience members with more of Fitzgerald's original words. This version also interweaves poetry from the early 1920s, to offer commentary on the story and celebrate the time period of the piece. This thesis will explore why we retell stories, the process of adapting this famous work of literature, and the staging of this original production." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
75 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu