Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald
Filmgoers seeing the 2013 cinematic adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel The Great Gatsby, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will greatly appreciate the one man show Meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald, starring Larry Vanderveen. This poignant and insightful performance tells the story of the great novelist's life and works, the fascinating people who passed through his world, and the characters in his novels.In a riveting 80 minutes of powerful theatre Scott relives his turbulent love affair with his wife Zelda, his complicated relationship with Ernest Hemingway and his final romance with Hollywood Gossip columnist Sheilah Graham. It's a compelling human drama rich with the laughter and tears that come into all lives but which bounced back and forth in Scott Fitzgerald's life with a force that challenged his very being. Audiences leave each performance deeply moved and with a new and greater understanding of Fitzgerald the man...but most of all, they leave supremely entertained.'The writing is felicitous, the delivery faultless.' Frank Brown, The Peninsula News, Palos Verdes.'A stellar performance and a fascinating story. Great Dinner Theatre.' David Karch, The Regency Club, Los Angeles.'A really marvelous show. I enjoyed it so much I saw it twice.' Tony Award Nominee, Joseph Campanella.'Thank you for your wonderful portrayal of F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was superb.' The Motion Picture and TV Fund.'Vanderveen is a gifted actor, and his play, Meeting Fitzgerald, constituted a compelling theatrical experience that truly delighted his audience. I recommend it most highly.' Tom M. McFadden, President, Marymount College.'Larry Vanderveen is a magician. In his one man show, Meeting Fitzgerald, he became Fitzgerald.Our audience was spellbound.' Eva Holberg.