"Kimberly Akimbo" Theatre Production Needs Actors

Female. Kimberly is sixteen but appears much older because of a rare (fictional) ageing disorder. She's intelligent, perceptive, and often wiser than the adults around her. She longs for normal teenage experiences: friends, romance, and a sense of belonging, but she's also aware that her time is limited. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Seth. Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (G3 – D5 or G5 optional).

Kimberly's father. A man with a gentle heart and a weak backbone. He drinks too much and uses humor to hide his sense of failure. Buddy is not cruel, but he's unreliable and emotionally lost. He wants to do right by his family but lacks the maturity or stability to make lasting change. His love for Kimberly is genuine, but his inability to take responsibility often undermines it. Tenor, Baritone (Ab2 - G4 and D5 falsetto).

Kimberly's mother: High-strung, self-centered, and constantly overwhelmed, Pattie has a hard time accepting reality. She masks her fear and guilt with sarcasm and self-pity. There's love beneath her chaos, but she doesn't know how to show it. This role requires solid comedic timing. Pattie 8 months pregnant throughout the duration of the show. She has bandages wrapping up both hands and walks with crutches for several scenes. An overbearing hypochondriac. Mezzo-Soprano (E3 – C#5 / F5 optional).

Pattie's sister and Kimberly's aunt. Debra is unapologetically herself — bold, funny, and always scheming for her next move. An ex (and possibly future) con. Beneath her chaotic energy is a deep need for connection and belonging. She's both comic relief and a surprising source of heart. A daredevil con artist prone to getting mixed up in schemes and causing trouble. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Mezzo-Soprano with a huge, amazing belt (A3 – G5).

To play high school student. Endearingly loveably and quirky. A classmate of Kimberly's. A warm and loveable nerd. An endearing, lovable oddball & nerd with a heart of gold. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Jeff is intelligent, quirky, and endearingly awkward. A lover of D&D and the puzzleistic arts. Ability to play Tuba is an asset. Strong comedian and vocalist. Tenor (C3 – G4). (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Kimberly.)

To play high school student. Deeply wants to be included but struggles to find his place with a morose sense of humor. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Bari-tenor (Bb2 - Bb4).

To play high school student. Bright and funny, sly and creative. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Tenor (Bb2 – C5).

To play high school student. An overachieving Type-A student. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Soprano/mix/belt (G3 - G5).

To play high school student. Overly nice student who catches on late. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Soprano/mix/belt (G3 - G5).