Director – Stephen Emerick
Music Director – George S. Croom
Choreographer – Rachel Rosado
DATES TO BE POSTED SOON.
CASTING DETAILS:
All roles open, gender non-conforming.
We will not discriminate based on age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, et al.
Spongebob Squarepants The Musical is a high energy, endurance, ensemble show with bold characters, many music styles, and lots of dance. Expect a fast-paced, focused, and fun process, and your contributions to the characters and storytelling. The ensemble will move set pieces, take on multiple bit characters and roles, and must be strong movers and dance throughout. Tricks, acrobatics, and special talents will be showcased when possible.
In addition to lead and supporting roles, and ensemble who are movers, we are looking to cast 6-8 dancers in a dancer ensemble.
If you can bring any of the following to the table we’d love to see what you can show off: stunts/acrobatics, special skills, comfort with lifts / being lifted, all styles of dance will be used including hip hop, tap, fosse, gestural/movement, jazz, etc.
Character breakdown
SpongeBob SquarePants Lead – Tenor (Range: C3-B4) He is optimistic, innocent, energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor – unafraid of climbing and being on tall objects. Naturally funny and has great comedic skills and precision. Strong pop tenor.
Sandy Cheeks Lead – Mezzo Soprano, Alto (Range: A3-E5) 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. Unafraid of climbing and being on tall objects.
Patrick Star Lead – Tenor (Range: Bb2-Bb4) 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
Squidward Tentacles Lead – Tenor (Range: A2-F#4) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short tempered, generally negative but lovable! This Actor must move well and TAP dancing skills is a plus.
Sheldon Plankton Lead – Tenor (Range: B2-G#4) 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 skills a plus.
Eugene Krabs Lead – Baritone (Range: B2-Bb4) 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.
Supporting Characters
Could potentially double in other small parts below.
Karen, a Computer Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (Range: G#3-F#5) Glamorous, a 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 actress, as well as Singer and Mover.
Pearl Krabs, a whale – Mezzo-Soprano (Range:Bb3-F#5) Mr. Krabs’ teenage daughter who just wants to be understood by her father and sing with the Electric Skates. This is a character role with Gospel vocal overtones.
Mrs. Puff, a pufferfish Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Old Man Jenkins Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Patchy the Pirate Featured Baritone (Range: D3-F4 F5 falsetto) Misunderstood pirate and Spongebob’s biggest fan!
Perch Perkins, a news anchor FeaturedBass (Range: E2-E4) Doomsday news reporter.
Mayor of Bikini Bottom Featured Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (Range: F#4-B5) Standard corrupt politician.
Larry the Lobster Ensemble Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Ensemble
A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles; great comedic timing, strong pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre voices, and be able to approach multiple styles of music and dance. All ensemble members will dance, though we are also seeking 6-8 dancers for a featured dancer ensemble.
The Electric Skates (3 of ‘em) – Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Rock and roll band members, the Skates are hard-core, grungy, heavy metals meet World Wrestling. Strong Dancers, very comfortable on skateboards (need to “play” guitar while skating), ability to do skateboard tricks a plus. Also open to rollerblade or inline skating if the actor is expert, with tricks available.
Additional:
Buster Bluetang
Johnny the Bartender (briefly)
Trio of Girl Fish (3)
Cowboy Fish (6)
Hip Hop Dancers (2)
Money / Cabaret Dancers (6)
Undersea Creatures
Sponge dancers
Pirates (a bunch)
Sardine Devotees
Theater Security Guards (2)
Gary the Snail (a puppet)
BFF Letters (3)
