House of Fire

by Kayden J. Merritt

Appropriation, Conflict, Theft, Art, All things Holy, and the Internet.

Appropriation, Conflict, Theft, Art, All things Holy, and the Internet.

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House of Fire

Character Information

  • ALICE TOMSON
    The articulate head of the Ebner Foundation. She was once a
    painter but while her artistic skills flourished her commercial
    appeal floundered. She is on ABC to raise money to cover Jakob
    Ebner’s outstanding debt. If she cannot raise the money, the
    painting will be auctioned into private collections.
    Former student/apprentice/mentee of the late great Jakob Ebner
    30’s/40’s
    African American/Black
    Trans woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • SARAH KEELEY
    A somewhat self-important critically acclaimed painter who is
    on ABC to promote her new collection/gallery inspired by the
    works of Jakob Ebner. Her career has seen more commercial
    success than Alice’s.
    Former student/apprentice/mentee of the late great Jakob Ebner
    30’s/40’s
    White
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
  • VOICE I
    A voice to the void that is the internet. Embodies many
    personalities/identities with the enthusiasm of a street corner
    newsboy. It’s always about selling something whether we know
    it or not. Additionally fills in as the ABC interviewer.
  • VOICE II
    A voice to the void that is the internet. Embodies many
    personalities/identities with the enthusiasm of a street corner
    newsboy. It’s always about selling something whether we know
    it or not. Additionally fills in as the ABC interviewer.

Development History

  • Reading, New York Theater Workshop (Mind The Gap), 2024