THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

The SpongeBob Musical (Youth Edition)

Directed by Ron Shreve

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Show Synopsis

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!

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Audition Date: February 9th from 4:30-6:30

Show Dates: May 3rd, 4th and 5th at 6:30pm

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Rehearsals: Will start mid February and will be max 3 times, during the week, before tech week. Rehearsals will be held from 4:30-6:45. Exact rehearsal dates dependent on auditioner conflicts.

 

Audition Requirements:

• All roles are open to performers aged 11- 18.

• Please prepare 16-24 bars (around 30-45 seconds) of a song, from the show or another upbeat musical.

• Bring background tracks on your device. Tracks must be downloaded to your device and edited in advance. A speaker will be provided for your convenience.

• Please wear clothes comfortable for movement, as there will be a dance portion of the audition. If time permits, we will also perform sides from the script.

• When filling out an audition form, please make sure to fill out as many conflicts as you can think of, so that our staff may find the best schedule for rehearsals. (audition forms to be filled out on day of audition).

 

Character Descriptions

PLEASE NOTE: All roles are open to any student.

​SpongeBob SquarePants (Range: A2-G4) Optimistic, innocent, and loveable; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. SpongeBob is the ultimate optimist. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor with great comedic skills. Strong pop tenor.
 

Patrick Star (Range: A2-A4) Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless, an innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration. SpongeBob’s best friend.
 

Squidward (Range: A2-F#4) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but still lovable. This Actor must move well and TAP dancing skills is a plus.
 

Sandy Cheeks (Range: A3-E5) A brainy, athletic and energetic 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. Strong actor, singer, and mover.
 

Mr. Krabs (Range: D3-B4) 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 the iron while it’s hot and puts on a huge “apocalypse sale” at his restaurant, exploiting the fear of his fellow fish to make him even richer. A strong comedic actor, singer and mover.
 

Sheldon J. Plankton (Range: E3-E4) 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, but his heart is still open enough to rekindle a romance with his wife. This character will need to dance and rap.
 

Karen Plankton (Range: A3-F#4) The glamorous Robotic housewife of Plankton. She’s been there for Plankton’s every scheme and plot and has become jaded – she’s been there and done that. Strong comic actor who must convince the audience she is a computer. Must beat box.
 

Pearl (Range: Bb3-E5) Mr. Krabs’ teenaged daughter who just wants to be understood by her father and sing with her favorite band, the Electric Skates. Strong singer with high belt range abilities.
 

Perch Perkins  Bikini Bottom’s Newscaster. Must have strong speaking voice and presence.
 

Mayor of Bikini Bottom  Bikini Bottom’s Mayor and typical politician.
 

French Narrator  Comedic role. Must have strong cartoonish French accent. 
 

Electric Skates (Range: G3-C4/G4-C5) Underwater’s hottest rock band. Strong singers who act like typical wild rock stars.
 

Plus an energetic and versatile ensemble of actors, singers and dancers to play various roles, many with lines and/or featured moments including– Larry the Lobster, Old Man Jenkins, Gary, Mrs. Puff, Sea Creatures, Townsfish, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, Sardines, Sardine Devotees, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, and Sea Anemones.