The Raymore Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming production of the comedy, "Kimberly Akimbo." Performances of the show will be in the Flex Theatre at Ray-Pec East Middle School at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8; Friday, May 9; and Saturday, May 10; and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11. Tickets are $7 and may be reserved online here:
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David Lindsey-Abaire’s play "Kimberly Akimbo" premiered Off-Broadway in 2003 and was called by the New York Times the “Comedy of the Year.” The story centers on Kimberly, a teenage girl suffering from a rare disease which causes people to age at a rapid rate. Her dysfunctionally zany family complicates Kimberly’s life as she grapples with her feelings concerning her condition and her attraction to a misfit teenage boy. A funny, touching, and heartrending play, Kimberly Akimbo has moved audiences and gone on to inspire a successful Broadway musical version. Previous productions of David
Lindsey-Abaire’s other shows which have appeared on the Ray-Pec stage include the musical "Shrek" and the drama "Rabbit Hole."
The cast includes Kenyale Edwards as Kimberly, Ian Haneberg as Buddy, Eli Showen as Jeff, Amy Robinson as Pattie, and Lena Roy as Debra. Working behind the scenes are Teacher Jayme Overstreet as the director, Teacher Adam Segura as technical director, Teacher Dane Schnake as the lighting advisor, and Retired Teacher Pam Schnake as costume, hair, and makeup production assistant.
The assistant directors for Kimberly Akimbo are Vanessa Diaz and Jordan Kim. The stage manager is Vanessa Diaz. The assistant stage manager is Landon Younger. The lighting designer/board operator is Quinn Sellami. The sound designer is Ellie McRill and the board operator is Jace Randol. The costume designer is Riley Crisler. The props master is Hailey Feagins and the house manager is Tristan Johnson.