Last Monday, September 18, Word for Word Performing Arts Company performed a reading of the first chapter of The Great Gatsby for juniors during their English period at the Eagle Theater. The company performed the chapter word for word, true to their name, lending visuals to the literary excerpt. This event was organized by American Literature teachers Bianca Aguirre and Sasha Kassel and is the first time The Great Gatsby has been performed for juniors at Los Altos High School.
From the company, Andre Amarotico played Nick Carraway, James Aaron Oh played Tom Buchanan, Linda Maria Girón played Daisy Buchanan and Veronica Renner played Jordan Baker.
Actors James Aaron Oh and Andre Amarotico showcase Tom Buchanan and Nick Carraway at Buchanan’s estate.
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