SMCS Prepares to Debut Fall Production of The Great Gatsby
Theatre fans, get ready as the Roaring ’20s are back! Preparations are in full swing for the St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Fall Drama production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, a stage play adapted by Gary Peterson. This production brings the glamour and the decadent excess of the Jazz Age to life in a tale of obsession and greed, where love and dreams are pursued and betrayed. Coming to the Centre for the Arts, November 5-7, 2026. “Knowing that the novel is part of our Grade 12 English curriculum, I’m thrilled at the prospect of bringing this century-old literary classic to life on our stage,” says Enzo Carcasole, fall drama director. “I am always impressed by both the dedication and work ethic of the students, and the late evenings and weekends they set aside to bring this production to life. They’re not just performing a classic, they’re discovering why it still matters in today’s society.” Here are five fast facts about the upcoming performances: This will be the first time SMCS has produced The Great Gatsby as a stage play. The production includes a total of 16 cast members playing 24 different roles. The play features five female cast members from GTA schools, and approximately 10 stage crew. Students will be working with a professional dance choreographer to bring the Roaring ’20s to life. The play’s script will be supported by the melodic Jazz music and glamorous fashions of one of the most significant decades of the 20th century. The stage will feature several elaborate pieces, including a 1920s sports car!—Thanks to the creative collaboration of stage designer and alumnus Matthew Gyulay ’84. There are five film adaptations of the novel dating back from a silent film in 1926 to the recent production in 2013. Currently, a musical adaptation is enjoying a successful run on Broadway! Performance
