Lil G: A Gatsby Remix

May 01, 2023

By:

Isaiah Reaves

Directed by:

Caroline Clay

Location:

David Thayer Theatre

In this contemporary reimagining of The Great Gatsby, a rapper named Lil G gathers a group of rappers and influencers on the dance floor in 2023 New Orleans and searches for his true love. Meanwhile, a hurricane is soon to touch down outside. Will privilege distract these celebrities from impending disaster? Were they ever privileged to begin with?

This play contained violence, sexual themes, haze, strobe, strong language, blackfishing, and loud music.

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Cast of Lil G: A Gatsby Remix

Role	Name
Lil G	Isaac Addai
Sarah-Jane Johnson	Dajzané Meadows-Sanderlin
Chet Johnson	Dylan Schmidt*
Jordyn	Virginia Muturi*
Reverend C.D Yates	Monté J. Howell
Nicky	Tony Nguyen*
Peaches	Jordan Kinney*
Ensemble/Lil G Understudy/Dance Captain	Kylen Phillips*
Ensemble/Sarah-Jane Understudy	Asha Keller*
Ensemble/Chet Understudy	John Stinson*
Ensemble/Nicky Understudy/Dance Captain	Jason Vernon*
Ensemble/Peaches Understudy	Hannah Lipski*
Ensemble	Fabienne Rink
Ensemble	Brody Kivett*
Ensemble	Derick Edgren

Creative Team of Lil G: A Gatsby Remix

Title	Name
Playwright	Isaiah Reaves
Director	Caroline Clay
Music Director	Isaac Addai
Choreographer	Kieron Dwayne Sargeant
Scenic Designer & Props Artisan	Damaria Finley*
Costume Designer	Abigail Garraty
Lighting Designer	Victor Maldonado
Sound Designer	Bri Atwood
Dialect Coach	Mary Mayo
Stage Manager	Savanha Moore
Dramaturg	Rob Silverman Ascher
Assistant Lighting Designer	Gabby Johnson*
Assistant Stage Manager	Colin Kiernan*

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Production Photos

Courtesy of R. Eric Stone

LIL G onstage