Kimberly Akimbo'
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
About the project
COMPANY DETAILS
Kimberly Akimbo LLC
David Stone, prod.; David Lindsay-Abaire, book and lyrics; Jeanine Tesori, music; David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the play fo the same name by; Jessica Stone, dir.; Danny Mefford, choreo; Chris Fenwick, musical dir.; 321 Theatrical Management, GM; The Telsey Office, casting; Kristian Charbonier (CSA) and Priya Ghosh, casting dirs
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Casting Equity actors for possible principal replacements in “Kimberly Akimbo.”
Roles in this project
Equity Actors
N/A. All Genders. 18+
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.
Dates & Locations
Currently running on Broadway at the Booth Theatre.
Compensation & Contract
Additional: Pays $2537/wk. Equity Production League Contract.
Key Details
Auditions:
Pearl Studios (519), 519 8th Ave, New York City, NY, 10018
Equity Principal Audition
Oct 10, 2023: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
Lunch: 1-2 p.m. Studio B (holding); Studio H (auditions)
Seeking talent from New York City, NY
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song or pop song showing range. Do bring sheet music for the piano accompanist provided. Also, bring a headshot and resume stapled together. Note: There are no Equity stage managerial positions available at this time. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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.
Additional Materials
Character Breakdown:
Principal Roles:
[Kimberly] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), any ethnicity. A 16-year-old high school student with an aging disease that makes her appear 60s-70s. She struggles to find happiness in a chaotic family where nobody understands her. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops.
[Buddy] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s father. Blue-collar. Can’t do anything right. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops.
[Pattie] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s mother. An overbearing hypochondriac. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops.
[Debra] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 30s, any ethnicity. Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. A daredevil con artist. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Strong comic chops.
