SYNOPSIS: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Beautiful and Damned,” adapted by Abbey Marshall, follows 25-year-old Anthony Patch, the unambitious and braggadocious presumptive heir to his wealthy grandfather’s fortune. He and his wife, Gloria, enjoy the spoils of youth and beauty in American cafe society during World War I, until their reckless pursuit of happiness ultimately ruins them.
Directed by Jaren Hodgson
Please come prepared to cold read excerpts from the script in a group. Prepare to stay the entire time if needed.
* The roles of Anthony Patch and Gloria Gilbert have been precast.
AVAILABLE ROLES: (18+, unpaid)
ADAM "CROSS" PATCH: 60s/70s, male presenting. Anthony's wealthy grandfather who values hard work.
RICHARD "DICK" CARAMEL: 20s, male presenting. Anthony's Harvard friend. A writer, obsessively dedicated to his craft.
JOSEPH BLOECKMAN: 30s/40s, male presenting. A sure-of-himself Hollywood producer who courts Gloria. Also plays Mr. Gilbert.
MAURY NOBLE: 20s, male presenting. Anthony's Harvard friend. Similar to Anthony, he doesn't take much seriously and loves debauchery.
DOROTHY RAYCROFT/ensemble: Late teens/early 20s, female presenting. A pretty, simple country girl. Various ensemble roles.
MRS. GILBERT/ensemble: 40s/50s, female presenting. Gloria's excitable mother. Various ensemble roles.
MURIEL KANE/ensemble: 20s, female-presenting. Gloria's friend. Various ensemble roles.
Email playwright Abbey Marshall abbeymichelemarshall [at] gmail [dot] com if you'd like to view the script.