GATSBY an Immersive Illumination - Chapter 1: East Egg

Immersive & Games · loose change / 2cents theatre · Ages 13+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by SPENCER FRANKEBERGER

August 08, 2021 certified reviewer

What I liked

The way the performers guided guests through the space, the writing that treated us as if we were part of the story and knew all the answers (that was a cool way of doing that), the staging and timing, the humor

What I didn't like

I have to type in this box to submit the review, so maybe being more specific during the show or prior that it is okay to eat the food if guests would like…? IDK I loved this show

My overall impression

What a load of fun! This show, in its short runtime, manages to pack a punch. As someone who has never read Gatsby or seen any of the film adaptations, I was able to follow pretty clearly the storyline and pick up on many thematic elements, stemming from the more obvious (such as touching on topics of classism and opportunity) to the more subtle, intricate balances of other topics that my be inferred. The refreshments were fun, but rotating through the space, interactions with performers, and the mixing in of writing from Gatsby itself weaves such a delicate, intricate balance of comedy and thought-provoking moments to create an indelible experience.

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