"Kimberly Akimbo" Musical in Search of Equity Performers
Seeking Equity actors for Theatre's 2027 season show "Kimberly Akimbo". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please find the relevant details below. Rate: SPT $496 weekly minimum (SPT 4) - until 1/3/27 $511 weekly minimum (SPT 4) - after 1/4/27 Housing and travel provided for out-of-town talent. Additional info: PREPARATION Please prepare two short pieces: either two contrasting songs (approximately 1-minute in length), OR two contrasting monologues (1-minute in length) OR one short song and one short monologue. Bring music that is legible and clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. They rehearse 30 hours per week. Typical schedule is Tues-Fri 5-10 pm, Sat & Sun 12-5 pm or 1-6 pm with Mondays off. Standard performance schedule is five (5) performances per week: (Thurs, Fri & Sat nights at 7:30 pm as well as Sat & Sun at 2 pm). There also are occasional weeknight performances and/or Sunday evening shows too. Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this audition will have an opportunity to be seen. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. Rehearsals: 4/26/27 - 5/19/27 Performances: 5/20/27 - 6/6/27 Possible holdover thru 6/13/27 Please see the document attached for audition form & video audition info. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
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. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Able to express both the physical presence of an older woman and the emotional energy of a teenager. (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, & constantly overwhelmed, Pattie has a hard time accepting reality. She masks her fear & 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 is 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).
18+ 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.)
18+ 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).
18+ to play high school student. Bright and funny, sly and creative. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Tenor (Bb2 – C5).
18+ to play high school student. An overachieving Type-A student. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Soprano/mix/belt (G3 - G5).
18+ to play high school student. Overly nice student who catches on late. Strong mover, comedian, and vocalist. Soprano/mix/belt (G3 - G5).
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