Audition Notice: Kimberly Akimbo

Please include the following in your e-mail submission:.

1. Indicate preferred audition date and the one character for which you would like to audition.

2. Please attach a current resume and headshot.

3. Please indicate preferred Pronouns.

4. For the roles of Kimberly, Delia, Teresa, Martin & Aaron - Indicate any ability to skate (inline, ice or roller) & level of proficiency (ex. beginner, intermediate, advanced) This skill is an asset but absolutely not a requirement for the roles.

Please note:

Manitoba residents or those with Winnipeg ties can only be considered. Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under a CAEA Tier I DOT Contract. Equity members will be given first priority. Submissions by Non-Equity members are welcome.

Audition Requirements

Strong actors/singers are encouraged to submit. The creative team will consider all submissions with In-Person Auditions granted at the discretion of the creative team. Actors (17+) of any ethnicity, ability, identity, neurodiversity, or orientation are encouraged to audition. Actors are asked to submit for only one role and will be required to prepare character specific songs and sides.

Dry Cold wants to see you at your absolute best so please feel free to hold the sides as they absolutely do not need to be memorized. That said, familiarity with the material is strongly advised. An Accompanist will be provided, and all material will be seen. All audition material can be found at www.drycoldproductions.ca by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025. Dry Cold Productions is committed to diversity and inclusion. Audition and rehearsal spaces are physically accessible. If you require specific access needs for your audition, please contact Donna Fletcher at fletcher_hickerson@shaw.ca.

About the Show

Kimberly Akimbo tells the heart-warming story of teenager Kimberly Levaco who has an extremely rare condition that causes her to age at a rapid rate. As she grapples with her disease, Kimberly navigates typical teenage issues, all the while grappling with her dysfunctional family. Kimberly deals with a dad who drinks too much booze; a neurotic, pregnant mom who’s harboring a deep family secret; and a con-artist aunt who is on the make. But Kimberly finds friendship with a nerdy fellow sophomore who loves word games (especially anagrams). He has a unique way of looking at life – and at her. As Kimberly races against time to experience life and find happiness, she teaches us to seize the day and learn to embrace life.

“It asks big questions about family and mortality. It’s unabashedly heartfelt and irresistibly funny. Like life, it’s inherently sad and a little absurd, and like its subject, “Kimberly Akimbo” is exceedingly rare and almost impossible not to love.” - Variety

Character Breakdown - Roles & Requirements

KIMBERLY Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (D5 – G3)

Character is female, 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. Sharp-witted & resilient, she yearns for a normal life while dealing with family & a new town. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer.*Note: The roles of Kimberly & Seth include a scripted kiss.

SETH Tenor (G4 – C3)

Character is male, any ethnicity. To play 16 year old high school student. An endearing, lovable oddball & nerd with a heart of gold. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer. Ability to play Tuba is an asset. *Note: The roles of Kimberly and Seth include a scripted kiss.

BUDDY Tenor, Baritone (D5 – Ab2)

Character is male, 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s father. Blue-collar. Can’t do anything right. He deeply cares for his daughter but frequently falls short of providing for her. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer.

PATTIE Mezzo-Soprano (C#5 – E3)

Character is female, 30s, any ethnicity. Kimberly’s mother. An overbearing hypochondriac. She is well-meaning but often preoccupied, leading her to neglect Kimberly's needs. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer.

DEBRA Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (G5 – F3)

Character is female, 30s, any ethnicity. Pattie’s sister & Kimberly’s aunt. A daredevil con artist prone to getting mixed up in schemes and causing trouble. Strong comic chops & contemporary musical theatre/pop singer.

DELIA Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (G5 – G3)

Character is female, any ethnicity. To play 16 year old high school student. An overachiever who gets straight-A’s. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer, comfortable with complex harmonies. Strong comic chops & movement ability. Skating ability is a plus.

TERESA Mezzo-Soprano (G5 – G3)

Character is female, any ethnicity. To play 16 year old high school student. Super nice and sometimes a little slow on the uptake. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer, comfortable with complex harmonies. Strong comic chops & movement ability. Skating ability is a plus.

MARTIN Tenor, Baritone (C5 – Bb2)

Character is male, any ethnicity. To play 16 year old high school student. Incredibly bright and creative, slyly funny. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer, comfortable with complex harmonies. Strong comic chops & movement ability. Skating ability is a plus.

AARON Baritone, Bass-Baritone (Bb4 – Bb2)

Character is male, any ethnicity. To play 16 year old high school student. Has a morose sense of humor and a deep desire to be included. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop singer, comfortable with complex harmonies. Strong comic chops & movement ability. Skating ability is a plus.

Audition Sides

Kimberly

Music: Please prepare “Make a Wish” and “Our Disease”. If called back, we will ask you to prepare “Now”.

Sides: Kimberly script Side #1 and Side #2.

Seth

Music: Please prepare “Good Kid”. If called back, we will ask you to prepare “Now“.

Sides: Seth script Side #1 and Side #2.

Buddy

Music: Please prepare “The Inevitable Turn” and “Happy for Her”. If called back, we will ask you to prepare an extended version of “Happy for Her”.

Sides: Buddy script Side #1 and Side #2.

Pattie

Music: Please prepare “Hello Darling” and “Father Time”. If called back, we will ask you to prepare the full version of “Hello Darling”.

Sides: Pattie script Side #1 and Side #2.

Debra

Music: Please prepare “Better” and “How to Wash a Check”. If called back, we will ask you to prepare an extended version of “Better”. 

Sides: Debra script Side #1 and Side #2.

Delia

Music: Please prepare “Our Disease”, “How to Wash a Check” and “The Inevitable Turn”.

Sides: Delia script Side #1

Theresa

Music: Please prepare “Our Disease”, “How to Wash a Check” and “The Inevitable Turn”.

Sides: Theresa script Side #1

Martin

Music: Please prepare “Our Disease”, “How to Wash a Check” and “The Inevitable Turn”.

Sides: Martin script Side #1

Aaron

Music: Please prepare “Our Disease”, “How to Wash a Check” and “The Inevitable Turn”.

Sides: Aaron script Side #1