Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury
Directed by Kay-Megan Washington

Audition Dates/Info:

Sunday, Sept. 6 — 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8 — 6-9 p.m.

Callbacks (if needed) will be Sunday, Sept. 13 – 3-6 p.m.

APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - Sign-up for an audition slot using Sign-Up Genius - click here. Time slots are limited to 5 auditioners per 30-minute block.

Prepare a monologue no more than 2 minutes, scenes may also be provided at the director’s discretion.

Video submissions are NOT accepted.

Location:

Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231

Play Synopsis:

Beverly Frasier is in the process of trying to organize a milestone birthday party for her mother in her well-appointed, upper middle class home, but everything seems to be working against her. Her husband tries hard but keeps bringing home the wrong root vegetables. Her sister just lounges around eating her expensive cheese, drinking wine and not helping at all. Her daughter’s late getting home from practice, and her attorney brother may not make it at all. And the guest list just keeps expanding…

Winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, FAIRVIEW is a searing and deeply funny examination of families, drama, family drama and the insidiousness of white supremacy.

Production Dates:

Feb. 19 - March 14, 2027
Performances Fri./Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Special Performance Thursday, March 11 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will begin in late November and will be held 2-4 nights per week and at least one day on weekends.

Character Descriptions:

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN Vagabond Players is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While this play has specific character requirements, we encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition. We are a nonprofit, non-union theatre. Actors will receive a $100 stipend.

BEVERLY (40’s, Black female presenting) upper-middle class, the responsible one. She cares deeply about her family and feels responsible for taking care of everyone.

JASMINE (30’s-40’s, Black female presenting) Beverly’s sister. The fun one. Always ready with some family gossip.

DAYTON (40’s, Black male presenting) Beverly’s husband. Seemingly laid back and carefree. Pays more attention than he gets credit for and is a good partner to Beverly.

KEISHA (18+ to play late teens, Black, female presenting) Beverly and Dayton’s daughter. Overachiever and tired of it. Self-aware and unwilling to accept the stereotypical narrative being thrust upon her.

SUZE + other roles (adult, age open, White female presenting) 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 male presenting) He’s pretty chill. Insightful but a little shady. Knows how to keep a convo going.

JIMBO + other roles (adult, age open, White male presenting) Loudest one in the room. All American man. Loves nonsensical hypotheticals.

BETS + other roles (adult, age open, White female presenting) She’s very earnest. New-ish to American culture. Loves to have a good time.