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Kid Actors Needed for "Akeelah and the Bee" Show

Birmingham, AL, United States
ID: 588904Exp: 8/8/2025
Description:

Seeking talents aged 11-16 years old for "Akeelah and the Bee" Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the acclaimed film, this inspiring play follows 11-year-old Akeelah Anderson as she navigates personal trials and triumphs on her way to the National Spelling Bee. With heart, humor, and the power of language, Akeelah learns what it truly means to believe in herself and in her community. Rate: Paid. Additional info: Performers must reside in Jefferson County, AL, or a surrounding area to be considered. This is a local hire-only production. Non-Union. Rehearsals Begin: August 25, 2025. Performance Dates: September 25–27, 2025 (6 performances). See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

7 roles

Akeelah AndersonFemale11-14 y.o.African-American

Clever and willful, but a little self-conscious.

GeorgiaFemale11-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Akeelah’s best friend.

RhondaFemale12-16 y.o.African-American

Akeelah’s nemesis

Dylan ChiuMale12-16 y.o.African-American Asian

Asian American, Akeelah’s spelling bee competitor.

Javier MendezMale12-16 y.o.Latino / Hispanic

He befriends Akeelah after their first spelling bee together

TrishFemale12-16 y.o.All ethnicities

IzzyFemale11-16 y.o.All ethnicities