Kimberly Akimbo LLC
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in KIMBERLY AKIMBO (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please send the video, along with your headshot and resume attached, in a downloadable format (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). In the subject line, please type: [Your full name] - [The position for which you’d like to be considered, i.e. Understudy for Kimberly]
Deadline: Mon, Apr 11, 2022
SUBMIT TO
KimberlyAkimboCasting@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
Producer: David Stone
Book/Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Based on: The play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire
Director: Jessica Stone
Choreographer: Danny Mefford
Musical Director: Chris Fenwick
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management
Casting: The Telsey Office
Casting Directors: Craig Burns, CSA; Ally Kiley (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: September 6, 2022
Previews: October 12, 2022
Opening: November 10, 2022
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are using an iPhone, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, please slate your name and height.
To audition for available understudy roles, please sing the song listed for each role below. Please use the accompaniment tracks at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f0r7zhp98tpg3wd/AAAzXZmx8Te6fgg4xsG0ivBBa?dl=0 when you tape. Each also has a plunk track to help you learn the song.
Understudy for Kimberly: Please sing the song “Anagram.”
Understudy for Buddy: Please sing the song “A Different Me.”
Understudy for Pattie and Debra: Please sing the song “Better.”
Understudy for Seth, Aaron, and Martin: Please sing the song “Skater Planet” choosing the tenor or baritone part.
To audition as possible understudy for any other roles, please prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song or pop song showing range. Please provide your own accompaniment. You may also sing a song from KIMBERLY AKIMBO at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f0r7zhp98tpg3wd/AAAzXZmx8Te6fgg4xsG0ivBBa?dl=0
SEEKING:
[UNDERSTUDY FOR KIMBERLY] Character is female (cis or transgender), any ethnicity. A 16-year-old high school student with an aging disease that makes her appear to be 60-70. She struggles to find happiness in a chaotic family where nobody understands her. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY
[UNDERSTUDY FOR BUDDY] Character is male (cis or transgender), 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s father. Blue-collar. Can’t do anything right. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY
[UNDERSTUDY FOR PATTIE AND DEBRA] Characters are female (cis or transgender), 30s, any ethnicity. PATTIE (Kimberly’s mother. An overbearing hypochondriac); DEBRA (Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. A daredevil con artist). Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY
[UNDERSTUDY FOR SETH, AARON, AND MARTIN] Characters are male (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. SETH (High school student. An endearing, lovable oddball and nerd with a heart of gold); AARON (High school student. Has a morose sense of humor and a deep desire to be included); MARTIN (High school student. Incredibly bright and creative, slyly funny). Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. One understudy has been hired for these roles, seeking an additional understudy. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:
[KIMBERLY] Character is female (cis or transgender), any ethnicity. A 16-year-old high school student with an aging disease that makes her appear to be 60-70. She struggles to find happiness in a chaotic family where nobody understands her. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL (Played by Victoria Clark)
[BUDDY] Character is male (cis or transgender), 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s father. Blue-collar. Can’t do anything right. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL (Played by Steven Boyer)
[PATTIE] Character is female (cis or transgender), 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s mother. An overbearing hypochondriac. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL (Played by Alli Mauzey)
[DEBRA] Character is female (cis or transgender), 30s, any ethnicity. Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. A daredevil con artist. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL (Played by Bonnie Milligan)
[SETH] Character is male (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. An endearing, lovable oddball and nerd with a heart of gold. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops. PRINCIPAL (Played by Justin Cooley)
[AARON] Character is male (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. Has a morose sense of humor and a deep desire to be included. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL (Played by Michael Iskander)
[MARTIN] Character is male (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. Incredibly bright and creative, slyly funny. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL (Played by Fernell Hogan)
[DELIA] Character is female (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. An overachiever who gets straight-As. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL (Played by Olivia Elease Hardy)
[TERESA] Character is female (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school student. Any ethnicity. Super nice and sometimes a little slow on the uptake. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL (Played by Nina White)
[UNDERSTUDY FOR SETH, AARON, AND MARTIN] Characters are male (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school students. Any ethnicity. SETH (High school student. An endearing, lovable oddball and nerd with a heart of gold); AARON (High school student. Has a morose sense of humor and a deep desire to be included); MARTIN (High school student. Incredibly bright and creative, slyly funny). Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY (Played by Alex Vinh)
[UNDERSTUDY FOR DELIA AND TERESA] Characters are female (cis or transgender), 18+ to play high school students. Any ethnicity. DELIA (High school student. An overachiever who gets straight-As); TERESA (High school student. Super nice and sometimes a little slow on the uptake). Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer who can hold harmonies. Strong comic chops. Strong movement ability. Ice skating ability a plus. PRINCIPAL UNDERSTUDY (Played by Skye Alyssa Friedman)
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 submit.
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