NYC Kimberly Akimbo,'Broadway, Equity Video Submissions

 

'Kimberly Akimbo,' Broadway, Equity Video Submissions

CATEGORY:Theater: Musicals

TAGS:PaidUnion

EXPIRES:April 12, 2022 8:00 PM

Company

Kimberly Akimbo Limited Liability Company

David Stone, prod.; David Lindsay-Abaire, book-lyrics; Jeanine Tesori, music; David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the play of the same name by; Jessica Stone, dir.; Danny Mefford, choreo.; Chris Fenwick, music dir.; 321 Theatrical Management, general mngr.; The Telsey Office, casting; Craig Burns, CSA; Ally Kiley, casting dirs.

Production Description

Casting Equity actors for 'Kimberly Akimbo."

Roles

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Actors & Performers

Understudy For Kimberly: 0+

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.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Understudy For Buddy: 18+

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.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Understudy For Pattie And Debra: 18+

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.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Understudy For Seth, Aaron, And Martin: 18+

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.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Sept. 6; previews begin Oct. 12; opens Nov. 10 on Broadway in NYC.

Compensation & Contract Details

Professional Pay

Additional: Pays $2323/wk. Equity Production League Agreement.

Key Details

Seeking talent from:

New York, NY

Additional Instructions:

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] Submit by Apr. 11 to  

KimberlyAkimboCasting@gmail.com. If you are using an iPhone, 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, sing the song listed for each role below. 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: Sing the song “Anagram.” Understudy for Buddy: Sing the song “A Different Me.” Understudy for Pattie and Debra: Sing the song “Better.” Understudy for Seth, Aaron, and Martin: Sing the song “Skater Planet” choosing the tenor or baritone part. To audition as possible understudy for any other roles, prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song or pop song showing range. Provide your own accompaniment. You may also sing a song from Kimberly Akimbo at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f0r7zhp98tpg3wd/AAAzXZmx8Te6fgg4xsG0ivBBa?dl=0 All stage managerial positions have been filled.