LoneTree Live will hold auditions this October for Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fairview, a sharp, funny, and provocative exploration of family, race, identity, representation, and who gets to control the stories we see.

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In Fairview, Beverly Frasier is determined to host the perfect birthday celebration for her mother. Her husband, daughter, and outspoken sister join her in preparing for the occasion, but family tensions and unexpected complications threaten to derail the celebration. What begins as a familiar family comedy gradually transforms into something far more unsettling and theatrical, challenging audiences to examine who is watching, who is being watched, and whose perspective gets to define what is “normal.”

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AUDITION DATES

Friday, October 23 -  5:30–8:30 PM
Saturday, October 24 -  1:00–4:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 - 1:00–4:00 PM  Callbacks

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Location: Southwest Tennessee Community College. Macon Cove Campus MAC 195

Map of the location available on the website.

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Auditioners should arrive at the start of the audition session and plan to stay for the duration of the session.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Please come prepared to:

● Perform a 2 minute or less contemporary monologue

● Cold readings from the script

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CASTING

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LoneTree Live is seeking actors for eight principal roles:

Character Breakdown

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BEVERLY –40's, African American female, upper-middle class, the responsible one. She cares deeply about her family and feels responsible for taking care of everyone.

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JASMINE -  40's, African American female, Beverly's sister. The fun one. Always ready with some family gossip.

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DAYTON – 40's, African American male.  Beverly's Husband. Seemingly laid back and carefree. Pays more attention than he gets credit for and is a good partner to Beverly.

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KEISHA – Late teens. African American female. Beverly and Dayton's daughter. Is self-aware and is unwilling to accept the stereotypical narrative being thrust upon her.

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SUZE (+ other roles) - 30's - 50’s, White female. Most socially aware of the friend group. Tries to educate her friends as nicely as possible while avoiding the reality of her own privilege.

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MACK (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40’s, White male. He’s pretty chill. Insightful but a little shady. Knows how to keep a convo going.

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JIMBO (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40’s, White male. Loudest one in the room. All American man. Loves nonsensical hypotheticals. 

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BETS (+ other roles) - 20’s - 40's,  White female. She’s very earnest. New to American culture. Loves to have a good time.

 

PRODUCTION DATES

Fairview will run March 12-21 at Evergreen Theatre at the Evergreen Theatre 1705 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104. 

 

If you would like to request a PDF of the script or have any other questions, please email: julia.hinson@gmail.com.