AUDITIONS
Book by Kyle Jarrow; Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, and T.I.; Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny, and Andy Paley; Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton, with
Additional Music by Tom Kitt; Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Additional Music by Tom Kitt; Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Auditions will be held at the Broadway Bound Studios, 1315-C Gadsden Street in Columbia on...
Sunday, February 15 @ 2:30 p.m. (will end by 5:30 p.m.)
Monday, February 16 @ 6:15 p.m.
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up, proving that the power of optimism really can save the world! THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, features irresistible characters and magical music, and is sure to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL!
Auditions are open to performers age 5 to adult.
NOTE: The creative team is open to casting actors in more than one role. Also, gender-blind casting and casting of young performers in roles typically played by adults (and vice versa) are possible. Casting will celebrate diversity in body type, color, race, gender, age. That’s what an ocean habitat looks like, that’s how our world is, and that’s the Bikini Bottom Way.
CHARACTERS
Sunday, February 15 @ 2:30 p.m. (will end by 5:30 p.m.)
Monday, February 16 @ 6:15 p.m.
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up, proving that the power of optimism really can save the world! THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, features irresistible characters and magical music, and is sure to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL!
Auditions are open to performers age 5 to adult.
NOTE: The creative team is open to casting actors in more than one role. Also, gender-blind casting and casting of young performers in roles typically played by adults (and vice versa) are possible. Casting will celebrate diversity in body type, color, race, gender, age. That’s what an ocean habitat looks like, that’s how our world is, and that’s the Bikini Bottom Way.
CHARACTERS
SpongeBob SquarePants (pop tenor) He is optimistic, innocent, boyish, energetic, and sometimes hyperactive.
Patrick Star (tenor) Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless. An innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden childlike fits of rage or frustration.
Sandy Cheeks (mezzo-soprano or alto) A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. She acts as SpongeBob's most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting, using her vast amount of scientific knowledge and brilliant inventions to aid the mission.
Squidward Q. Tentacles (tenor with a G# belt, tap dancing skills a plus) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable.
Sheldon J. Plankton (tenor, rap skills a plus) His personality outweighs his size -- slick, scheming, nefarious. Has the ability to charm. Determined, he will do anything to get ahead in life. Very greedy. NOTE: This character was originally played by an adult male with a Plankton puppet. The director is open to casting a young child as the onstage Plankton, with dialogue and vocals provided from offstage by an older performer. (In this event, the offstage performer might also be cast in another, onstage role.)
Karen the Computer (soprano or mezzo-soprano) Glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She has been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot and has become jaded -- she's been there and done that. Strong comic role.
Eugene H. Krabs (baritone) The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. While everyone is off panicking about Bikini Bottom's imminent doom, he decides to strike while the iron is hot and puts on a huge "apocalypse sale" at his restaurant, exploiting the fear of his fellow fish to make himself even richer.
Pearl Krabs (mezzo-soprano) Mr. Krabs' bratty teenage daughter. Character role with gospel vocal overtones.
Patchy the Pirate (baritone) A metatheatrical character who represents the show's "number-one fan." His role involves several key appearances and a musical number.
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom (soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) Evolves from reassuring leader to authoritarian ruler as the volcano threatens Bikini Bottom.
Perch Perkins (bass) Bikini Bottom's news anchor who reports on the impending volcanic disaster, delivering exposition with a distinct news-style delivery. Known for his "live" reports from the scene, urging donations for an escape pod and keeping the audience updated on the escalating crisis.
Larry the Lobster (tenor, baritone or bass) A body builder, obsessed with his looks and building muscle. He is ALWAYS working out.
Mrs. Puff (soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) The town driving instructor. She is sassy, sarcastic, and bitter. The glass is always half-empty.
Old Man Jenkins (tenor, baritone or bass) The oldest Boomer in all of Bikini Bottom.
Fish Female Vocal Trio (various ranges) This singing-and-dancing trio will provide backup harmonies on numbers throughout the show.
Gary (role for a small child) SpongeBob's pet snail.
The Electric Skates (various ranges) A famous boy band in Bikini Bottom.
French Narrator (voiceover) Unseen character who provides narration for portions of the show.
Foley Artist Fish (non-singing) This is a staged role that produces all sound effects specified in the script and score live -- and within view of the audience -- to accompany the stage action.
Sardines, Sponges, Sea Anemones, Various Fish, Pirates (assorted vocal ranges)
Patrick Star (tenor) Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless. An innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden childlike fits of rage or frustration.
Sandy Cheeks (mezzo-soprano or alto) A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. She acts as SpongeBob's most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting, using her vast amount of scientific knowledge and brilliant inventions to aid the mission.
Squidward Q. Tentacles (tenor with a G# belt, tap dancing skills a plus) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable.
Sheldon J. Plankton (tenor, rap skills a plus) His personality outweighs his size -- slick, scheming, nefarious. Has the ability to charm. Determined, he will do anything to get ahead in life. Very greedy. NOTE: This character was originally played by an adult male with a Plankton puppet. The director is open to casting a young child as the onstage Plankton, with dialogue and vocals provided from offstage by an older performer. (In this event, the offstage performer might also be cast in another, onstage role.)
Karen the Computer (soprano or mezzo-soprano) Glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She has been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot and has become jaded -- she's been there and done that. Strong comic role.
Eugene H. Krabs (baritone) The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. While everyone is off panicking about Bikini Bottom's imminent doom, he decides to strike while the iron is hot and puts on a huge "apocalypse sale" at his restaurant, exploiting the fear of his fellow fish to make himself even richer.
Pearl Krabs (mezzo-soprano) Mr. Krabs' bratty teenage daughter. Character role with gospel vocal overtones.
Patchy the Pirate (baritone) A metatheatrical character who represents the show's "number-one fan." His role involves several key appearances and a musical number.
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom (soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) Evolves from reassuring leader to authoritarian ruler as the volcano threatens Bikini Bottom.
Perch Perkins (bass) Bikini Bottom's news anchor who reports on the impending volcanic disaster, delivering exposition with a distinct news-style delivery. Known for his "live" reports from the scene, urging donations for an escape pod and keeping the audience updated on the escalating crisis.
Larry the Lobster (tenor, baritone or bass) A body builder, obsessed with his looks and building muscle. He is ALWAYS working out.
Mrs. Puff (soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) The town driving instructor. She is sassy, sarcastic, and bitter. The glass is always half-empty.
Old Man Jenkins (tenor, baritone or bass) The oldest Boomer in all of Bikini Bottom.
Fish Female Vocal Trio (various ranges) This singing-and-dancing trio will provide backup harmonies on numbers throughout the show.
Gary (role for a small child) SpongeBob's pet snail.
The Electric Skates (various ranges) A famous boy band in Bikini Bottom.
French Narrator (voiceover) Unseen character who provides narration for portions of the show.
Foley Artist Fish (non-singing) This is a staged role that produces all sound effects specified in the script and score live -- and within view of the audience -- to accompany the stage action.
Sardines, Sponges, Sea Anemones, Various Fish, Pirates (assorted vocal ranges)
Everyone must prepare up to 16 bars of a song that best showcases their voice (quality, range, etc.).
Karaoke CDs are acceptable. (No lead vocals allowed on CD.)
No a cappella vocal auditions.
Everyone will be vocalized.
(An audition track that can be used is provided below. It is not required for anyone to audition with this selection. It is only provided as an option and to provide the "flavor" of the show.)
Everyone should come dressed to move.
Be prepared to list any conflicts with evening, weekend and daytime rehearsals from March 1 through July 12.
Rehearsals will not be held every day, but this information will help us schedule rehearsals around cast members' existing conflicts.
(No conflicts will be accepted July 13-26.)
To save time at the auditions, you may DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM and complete it beforehand.
The SpongeBob Musical, directed & choreographed by Dedra Daniels Mount with musical direction by Michael Simmons,
will be presented July 23-26 in the Cardinal Newman Performing Arts Center.
If you have any questions about auditions for The SpongeBob Musical, contact us here.
There is no fee to audition for The SpongeBob Musical. Those individuals who are cast in the production will not have to pay any type of participation or class fee.
Karaoke CDs are acceptable. (No lead vocals allowed on CD.)
No a cappella vocal auditions.
Everyone will be vocalized.
(An audition track that can be used is provided below. It is not required for anyone to audition with this selection. It is only provided as an option and to provide the "flavor" of the show.)
Everyone should come dressed to move.
Be prepared to list any conflicts with evening, weekend and daytime rehearsals from March 1 through July 12.
Rehearsals will not be held every day, but this information will help us schedule rehearsals around cast members' existing conflicts.
(No conflicts will be accepted July 13-26.)
To save time at the auditions, you may DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM and complete it beforehand.
The SpongeBob Musical, directed & choreographed by Dedra Daniels Mount with musical direction by Michael Simmons,
will be presented July 23-26 in the Cardinal Newman Performing Arts Center.
If you have any questions about auditions for The SpongeBob Musical, contact us here.
There is no fee to audition for The SpongeBob Musical. Those individuals who are cast in the production will not have to pay any type of participation or class fee.
OPTIONAL AUDITION TRACK & LYRICS
BEST DAY EVER
Every flower / Every grain of sand / Is reaching out / To shake my hand
It's the best day ever
It's the best day ever
