Fairview
by Ground Floor Theatre
Dec. 10
Fairview revolves around the Black middle-class Frasier family who are getting ready to celebrate Grandma's birthday. Beverly needs everything to be perfect but Dayton has brought the wrong silverware, the carrots aren't ready, the radio is acting up and Tyrone might not make it at all. You'd be forgiven for thinking that the headline of the play is a look behind the fourth wall at the workings of an ordinary family, but Fairview has much more to offer.
[poster image from Meuthen edition of the play]
Ground Floor Theatre
Announces auditions for
Fairview
by Jackie Sibblies Drury
December 10, 2024 at 6 pm by appointment
Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is holding auditions for our next production, Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury and directed by Anderson. Fairview is a sharp and provocative play that examines race, surveillance, and power through a gripping and unexpected narrative. The story follows a Black family, preparing for their matriarch’s birthday party while increasingly surreal interactions reveal unsettling truths about privilege and perception. Blending dark humor with social commentary, Fairview challenges the audience to confront their own complicity in systems of inequality, offering a bold critique of how we engage with issues of race in contemporary society.
GFT is seeking actors to fill all roles.
Auditions will be held at Ground Floor Theatre (979 Springdale Rd at Airport) on December 10th, 2024 6 – 9 pm with a possible callback (if needed) that same week. Auditions will be by appointment only and will consist readings from the script. Sides will be sent to you before the audition. When scheduling an audition, please tell us what roll you are interested in. Email lisa@groundfloortheatre.org to schedule.
All positions are paid an honorarium of $1000.00.
Ground Floor Theatre is committed to inclusivity and as such unless specifically called for in the script, we cast without consideration to ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, size, or shape. If able, auditioners should bring a resume and headshot with them.
Character Breakdown
BEVERLY –40's, Black woman, upper-middle class, the responsible one. She cares deeply about her family and feels responsible for taking care of everyone.
JASMINE - 40's, Black woman, Beverly's sister. The fun one. Always ready with some family gossip.
DAYTON – 40's, Black male. Beverly's Husband. Seemingly laid back and carefree. Pays more attention than he gets credit for and is is a good partner to Beverly.
KEISHA – Late teens. Beverly and Dayton's daughter. Is self-aware and is unwilling to accept the stereotypical narrative being thrust upon her.
SUZE (+ other roles) - 30's - 50’s, White woman. Most socially aware of the friend group. Tries to educate her friends as nicely as possible while avoiding the reality of her own privilege.
MACK (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40’s, , White man. He’s pretty chill. Insightful but a little shady. Knows how to keep a convo going.
JIMBO (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40’s, White man. Loudest one in the room. All American man. Loves nonsensical hypotheticals.
BETS (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40's, White woman . She’s very earnest. New to American culture. Loves to have a good time.
Performances will be February 20 – March 8, 2025, with rehearsals beginning in January. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability.
For an appointment, please email lisa@groundfloortheatre.org
