Laboratory Theater to present ‘Fairview’
The Lab recently announced that the Southwest Florida regional premiere of “Fairview,” the 2019 Pulitzer Prize winner by Jackie Sibblies Drury, opens on Aug. 5.
“Fairview” features a sitcom-style family preparing for a birthday party. An unwelcome group of observers co-opts the story, disrupting the action in this sometimes surreal, often humorous Pulitzer Prize-winning show.
“Fairview” is a thought-provoking play that takes a hard look at societal constructs regarding race. Radical and conceptually bold, this edgy and impactful show is not what it first appears to be.
Directed by Brett Marston, “Fairview” features Robert Barner (Dayton), Tijuanna Clemons (Beverly), Simone Farrell (Jasmine), Zaria Brown (Keisha), Kaia Rae Bravo (Suze), Todd Miller (Jimbo), Bradley Santos (Mack), and Misha Ritter Polomsky (Betts). Scenic design by Gabrielle Lansden and Technical Director Jonathan Johnson. Costumes by Alena Stevenson, and lights/props by Steven Michael Kennedy.
This show closes the theater’s summer season and is included in the season pass, which is on sale now. This play is recommended for ages 14+.
Performance dates are Aug. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 8 p.m.; and
Aug. 7, 14, 20 at 2 p.m. Special Events include half-price preview nights: Aug. 3 and 4, at 8 p.m.; Staging Teen Success Through Theater Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.; and post-performance talkback Aug. 14/
For more information, visit www.LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or the the theater at 1634 Woodford Avenue, in the Fort Myers River District.