The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex 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, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton | Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Directed by Hannah Tolle
Music Directed by Delaney Wenger
Choreographed by April Rose Bourg
A one-hour edition of the hit musical, specially tailored for young actors! 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!
REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:
This production is open to young performers Grades 5 – Age 18 and on a case by case basis some younger students may be admitted.
Rehearsals will begin February 10. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day. There will be at least one day off a week and no one will be called to every single rehearsal. Please come prepared to list any conflicts from February 10-March 12.
The production will take place at The Firehouse Theatre. The production dates are March 13-16, 2025. Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:30PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:00PM.
The tuition for this production will be $400. Need-based scholarships are available and can be applied for at this link: Need Based Scholarship Application. Scholarship applications must be filled out before auditions/casting. Please note that The Firehouse does NOT require parent volunteer hours, nor a minimum of tickets purchased/sold. There may be some costume requests (such as shoes or other basics), but the vast majority of costume pieces will be provided. Additionally, each family is given two complimentary tickets.
AUDITION INFO:
IN PERSON: Live Auditions will take place at The Firehouse Theatre (2535 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234) on Saturday, February 1 from 9:30AM-1:30PM.
You may sign up for an audition time at this link:
VIDEO: You may also choose to send in an audition video via this form, filming the same material listed below. Videos will be accepted until 12AM on February 1.
The SpongeBob Musical YE Video Audition Form
AUDITION MATERIAL:
All students should sing the provided cut of “Bikini Bottom Day.”
Music should be sung in whatever octave(s) students are most comfortable singing in.
Sheet music, guide vocal track, and accompaniment track can be found at this link:
The SpongeBob Musical YE Audition Material
This link also contains some short character monologues which students may be asked to read as well.
Any additional questions may be sent to owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Please do not call the box office.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN**:
(Please audition for whatever roles you see fit, regardless of the gender of the cartoon!)
SpongeBob SquarePants
Gary
Patrick Star
Squidward
Sandy Cheeks
Mr. Krabs
Sheldon J. Plankton
Karen Plankton
Pearl
Perch Perkins
Mayor of Bikini Bottom
Sardines
Old Man Jenkins
Mrs. Puff
ENSEMBLE:
Sea Creatures, Townsfish, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, BFF Letters, Sardines, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, Sea Anemones
**Depending on audition turnout, some select roles may be played by professional adult mentor actors. Best efforts will be made to cast every student who auditions and we may consider double casting of some roles so as to give as many students as possible the opportunity to participate**
