This fall, The Great Gatsby—the iconic novel that captures the glamour and complexity of Long Island’s Gold Coast in the 1920s—will come to life at Southampton Arts Center in a lively radio play adaptation directed by Michael Disher.

Auditions for Joe Landry’s The Great Gatsby, A Live Radio Play will take place on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at 4:30 PM at Southampton Arts Center (25 Jobs Lane, Southampton). Auditions will begin promptly; late arrivals will be accommodated at the director’s discretion.

Actors will read from provided sides and should be prepared to sing a verse from the 1920s standards “What’ll I Do?” and “Ain’t We Got Fun.”

Performances will run one weekend only: October 23–25, 2026, with showtimes on Friday at 7 PM, Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Rehearsals will take place throughout September and October, with select early rehearsals possible in the spring.

“F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic comes to life as a radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation,” says director Michael Disher. “A small ensemble portrays more than two dozen characters, bringing forward a story of ambition, longing, and illusion set against the dazzling decadence of the Jazz Age.”

This is a non-union, unpaid production with a minimal rehearsal schedule; memorization and familiarity with the material are expected.1

The production calls for a flexible ensemble of approximately six actors (four men, two women), though casting may be adjusted to best suit those auditioning. The role of Jay Gatsby has already been cast.

Setting: Long Island and New York City, 1924

Reflecting on the play’s enduring relevance, Disher adds: “One hundred years later—ain’t we still got fun? This production celebrates Long Island through a story of love, power, privilege, and the pursuit of the American Dream.”

For more information, please contact Michael Disher at mbentondisher@gmail.com