Hovey Players Presents:
Kimberly Akimbo

A satirical, black comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire

Directed by Michelle M. Aguillon

We've all been there, confused, neglected, unloved, unnoticed, right?  Kimberly Levaco feels those things from the people around her: from her pregnant, self-centered, foul-mouthed hypochondriac mother, to her passive, oblivious alcoholic father. Kim's only solace is her Aunt Debra, a homeless, ex-convict with a heart of gold and her new geek-friend, Jeffrey.  The twist is that Kim suffers from Progeria, a disease that's aged her at a rate that's four times her age.  So at 16, Kim is at the end of her "average" life span, and only wants the best out of her wacky life.   But who has time with the new baby coming? After escaping mysterious circumstances in Secaucus, Kim's family has resettled in Bogota, New Jersey.  Fresh outta prison, Aunt Debra arrives and comes up with a scheme that may help them all get out of their pitiful lives. Will Kim finally find happiness then?

Author of highly successful comedies Wonder of the World and Fuddy Meers, Lindsay-Abaire recently won the Pulitzer Prize for The Rabbit Hole. Kimberly Akimbo earned him the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for best playwright. With his customary skill and quirky wit, Lindsay-Abaire uses Kimberly's disease to explore issues of mortality and denial. Kimberly learns that she must live life to the fullest despite being surrounded by a dysfunctional family and knowing that the lives of her peers are just beginning.

Please be advised that the play contains strong adult language and may not be suitable for children.

Performances: November 2-17, 2007

November 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 8pm, and November 11 at 2pm.  Join the cast and crew for the opening night party at Baan Thai Restaurant immediately following the show with cash bar and complimentary food and refreshments.

CAST
In order of appearance

Mary O’Donnell as Kimberly Levaco
Andrew Moore as Buddy Levaco
Sara Jones as Pattie Levaco
Christine Connor as Debra Watts
Harley Yanoff as Jeffrey McKracken

PRODUCTION STAFF
Director & Producer: Michelle M. Aguillon
Stage Manager: John Murtagh
Asst Stage Manager & Light Op: Paul Zak
Set Design: Michelle M. Aguillon & Kristin Hughes
Lighting Design: Matthew Silverstein
Sound Design and Engineering: Ed Council and David Sheppard
Costumes: Kristina Perry
Make-up Consult: Kimmerie H.O. Jones
Props: Michelle Fisher, Karen Dervin
Set Crew: Gabrielle Aguillon-Hatcher, Leigh & Devyn Berry, Michael Corbett, John Murtagh, Paul Zak
Sound Op: Mario Salinas

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