The SpongeBob Musical (Youth/Teen)

Show dates: April 9-12, April 10-12, April 17-19

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 the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

The Teen Casts will be performing the full version of the show, and the Youth Cast will be performing the Youth Edition version.

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Casting Policy

Wonder Theatre Academy has a new policy that outlines the audition & casting process for our student productions. Please read the required casting policy (CLICK HERE). We thank you for your interest in being a part of Wonder Theatre Academy Auditions!

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Audition Info

AUDITION DATEs: November 15 & November 22, 3-6 PM

  • Auditions are open to performers 7-18 years old

  • You do not have to be a current student at the Wonder Theatre Academy to audition

  • We will be forming THREE casts for this show.

Production Team:

  • Alonzo Corona (Director Cast 1&2)

  • Jennifer Hoskins (Music Director Cast 1&2)

  • Choreographer TBD (Cast 1&2)

  • Alex Valverde (Stage Manager Cast 1&2)

  • Becka Morton (Director Youth Cast)

  • Keith Martinez (Music Director Youth Cast)

  • Myles Harris (Choreographer Cast 1&2)

  • Stage Manager TBD (Youth Cast)

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AUDITION PROCESS:

Vocal Audition

  • Students must prepare a song excerpt from the show depending on which character they would like to audition for. (Click here for music).

  • Students will sing with a track during the audition, so it is not necessary to provide sheet music for an accompanist.

Dance Audition

  • Students will be asked to take part in a short dance call at the beginning of their audition block. They should dress in dance shoes if they have them and clothing that is comfortable to move in.

Rehearsal Dates

Rehearsals: Saturdays; January 3 to March 28

Cast 1 Tech/Dress Rehearsals:

  • March 31

  • April 2

  • April 7

Cast 2 Tech/Dress Rehearsals:

  • April 1

  • April 6

  • April 8

Youth Cast Tech/Dress Rehearsals:

  • April 14

  • April 15

  • April 16

All students wishing to participate in a production must be able to commit to the majority of rehearsals, ALL tech/dress rehearsals, and ALL shows. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and shows are not permitted. Any student with excessive absences will have roles reassigned, and may be dismissed from the production without a tuition refund. 

Tuition

Tuition is $450 if paid in full; $475 if paid in installments.

Upon casting, payment is required if you accept your role and wish to participate. Please reach out to Nathan at nathan@wondertheatre.org if you have any questions or in need of any assistance. Tuition must be paid in full by the 4th rehearsal.

Should a family accept, and then choose not to participate after the first rehearsal, a partial refund of 75% is applicable but must be communicated to Academy Administrator BEFORE the 2nd rehearsal. No refunds are applicable after the second rehearsal. 

Attendance is crucial. Excessive absences and or missing a tech rehearsal may result in reduced roles, having roles reassigned, or being excused from the production with no refund.

Character Breakdown

Principals

  • Eugene Krabs  (Range: B2-Bb4)

  • Patrick Star  (Range: Bb2-Bb4)

  • Sandy Cheeks  (Range: A3-E5)

  • Sheldon J. Plankton  (Range: B2-G#4)

  • SpongeBob SquarePants  (Range: C3-B4)

  • Squidward Q. Tentacles  (Range: A2-F#4)

ENSEMBLE, with lots of doubling

  • 2 Hip-Hop Dancers

  • 2 Mob Fish

  • 2 Sardines

  • 2 Security Guards

  • 2 or 3 Teen Fans - allows room for expanded casting (minimum of 1, maximum of 4)

  • 5 Sardine Devotees - a minimum of 3 is necessary, but written for 5

  • A Big Chorus of Sponges - allows room for expanded casting

  • A Fish

  • A Krabby Patty Fish

  • Another Fish

  • Buster Bluetang

  • Cowboy Fish

  • Gary - a puppet, voiced by actor playing Larry

  • Girl Fish Trio - with rocks

  • Johnny the Bartender

  • Karen the Computer (Range: G#3-F#5)

  • Larry the Lobster

  • More and more Sardines - allows room for expanded casting (minimum of 8)

  • Mrs. Puff

  • Old Man Jenkins

  • Patchy the Pirate (Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto))

  • Pearl Krabs (Range:Bb3-F#5)

  • Perch Perkins (Range: E2-E4)

  • Plankton's Backup Dancers - allows room for expanded casting (2 to 4 of 'em)

  • Pirates - allows room for expanded casting

  • The Electric Skates - 3 band members

  • The French Narrator - voice-over

  • The Mayor of Bikini Bottom (Range: F#4-B5)

  • Sea Anemones - allows room for expanded casting

  • Sea Creatures (Assorted) - can be doubled with other actors in cast; allows room for expanded casting

Oh, and there's also:

  • The Conductor (who hands off and receives a whole slew of props)

  • The Foley Artist Fish is a staged role that produces all sound effects specified in the script and score using percussion instruments, triggered digital effects, and other creative sound makers. As envisioned by Tina Landau, “The show is meant to be performed with a FOLEY ARTIST FISH playing sound effects live, and within view of the audience, to accompany the stage action. This could include footsteps for SpongeBob and Squidward (as in the Broadway Production), dings for objects appearing, whacks for hits, and so on.” In the Broadway production, the FOLEY ARTIST FISH played the PERCUSSION book and also performed many additional sound effects not specified in the PERCUSSION book. Licensees are encouraged to create their own foley score that suits their staging, talent, and resources. Please visit the ORCHESTRATION section for additional information on this role.