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Artist Profile: Mimi Lien Designs the Unexpected in Sets for ‘Gatsby’ and Beyond

“Lien’s process begins with reading the source material, which she described as ‘non-negotiable.'” She continues, “I want to interface with the original piece and then have my own, emotional response to the piece. And that shapes or guides how I approach the visual and spatial design of it.”

“Lien’s process begins with reading the source material, which she described as ‘non-negotiable.'” She continues, “I want to interface with the original piece and then have my own, emotional response to the piece. And that shapes or guides how I approach the visual and spatial design of it.”

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The cover of Careless People by Sarah Churchwell; the cover of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald; the poster for the film The Last Tycoon.

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Gatsby: Recommended Reading/Viewing

Want to learn more about the history and legacy of The Great Gatsby? This list features some of the publications and media that have inspired the creative team in their work on this production.

Want to learn more about the history and legacy of The Great Gatsby? This list features some of the publications and media that have inspired the creative team in their work on this production.

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Anthony Morigerato, Ayodele Casel, John Manzari, and Kurt Csolak in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic.

Press - The Harvard Gazette

Tapping into magic

“I want all of us to be continually inspired by the connection with other people, to appreciate it and to lean into it,” said Casel.

“I want all of us to be continually inspired by the connection with other people, to appreciate it and to lean into it,” said Casel.

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Arturo O’Farrill and Ayodele Casel perform “The Sandbox.”

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

Bay State Banner

Casel and her ensemble concluded their homage to the power of dance to summon and lift spirits.

Casel and her ensemble concluded their homage to the power of dance to summon and lift spirits.

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Anibal Cesar Cruz and Ayodele Casel improvise in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic.

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

NY Stage Review

A gifted dancer-choreographer taps into mood and meaning with a stunning troupe of artists. Tap your troubles away, indeed.

A gifted dancer-choreographer taps into mood and meaning with a stunning troupe of artists. Tap your troubles away, indeed.

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Crystal Monee Hall and Keisel Jiménez in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic.

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

On Boston Stages

The joy Casel and her fellow performers feel about being able to perform live on stage again radiates into the audience.

The joy Casel and her fellow performers feel about being able to perform live on stage again radiates into the audience.

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Anthony Morigerato, Amanda Castro, Ayodele Casel, John Manzari, and Kurt Csolak in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

The Arts Fuse

Energizing, joyful, expert, close to sure-fire, Chasing Magic was a great choice to reopen A.R.T. after the long pandemic shutdown.

Energizing, joyful, expert, close to sure-fire, Chasing Magic was a great choice to reopen A.R.T. after the long pandemic shutdown.

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Amanda Castro and Crystal Monee Hall in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic.

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

WGBH Morning Edition

Magnetic and extremely joyous! A celebration of being together and reveling in this great American artform. A must-see!

Magnetic and extremely joyous! A celebration of being together and reveling in this great American artform. A must-see!

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Anthony Morigerato, Ayodele Casel, John Manzari, and Kurt Csolak in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic.

Review - Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

City Living Boston

As audience members, we cheered, we sang, and we felt the pure joy and celebration of dance. Good to be back doesn’t quite capture this moment.

As audience members, we cheered, we sang, and we felt the pure joy and celebration of dance. Good to be back doesn’t quite capture this moment.

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Lyam B. Gabel standing onstage speaks into a microphone as the audience listens.

Review - Becoming a Man

The Tech

People from any identity and background can recognize in Carl’s journey the desperate need to be seen and loved as they are. 

People from any identity and background can recognize in Carl’s journey the desperate need to be seen and loved as they are. 

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Isaac Powell in a blue herringbone-patterned shirt sitting on a boat in the water.

Press - The Boston Globe

Isaac Powell—the lead in the ‘Gatsby’—excited for a summer in Boston

I am excited for people to be reintroduced to these characters in a new context, and for people to hear this music. It is truly some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard.

I am excited for people to be reintroduced to these characters in a new context, and for people to hear this music. It is truly some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard.

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Seated at a table, Rachel Chavkin rests her head on her hand as she turns to look at Keenan Tyler Oliphant speaking next to her.

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Members of the Gatsby Creative Team in Rehearsal
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