Seeking Kids for "SpongeBob" The Musical

SPONGEBOB is a bright, imaginative, and determined sea sponge. He is the optimistic protagonist of our tale. The performer playing SPONGEBOB will have copious but controlled energy and the ability to sustain it over the entire show. As the musical’s lead, the actor must possess a fantastic stage presence, an excellent singing voice, strong dance skills, and comic timing.

(Range: A2-A4) SPONGEBOB’s best friend. PATRICK is the brawn to SPONGEBOB’s bravado. PATRICK’s chill “beachy” demeanor and voice may mislead those around him; he possesses more intelligence than others give him credit for.. However, PATRICK has little initiative; he’s happy to sit, snack, and watch TV all day. The actor playing PATRICK needs to have strong comedic skills and be convincing as SPONGEBOB’s best friend and “hype man.”

(Range: A2-F#4) SQUIDWARD Q. TENTACLES is a Giant Pacific Octopus (with six tentacles – suspend your disbelief!). SQUIDWARD is a foil – a contrasting character – to SPONGEBOB. He is pessimistic, grumpy, short-tempered, and doesn’t really like anyone. Despite this, SQUIDWARD dreams of artistic success and even fame. The performer who plays SQUIDWARD needs to have confidence, charm, and a sense of humor because he’s an unlikable character.

(Range: A3-E5) SANDY is a Texan squirrel scientist who lives in Bikini Bottom while working on a research project. She is feisty and brilliant, with quick ideas to solve problems. As a land mammal, SANDY experiences prejudice from many of the TOWNSPEOPLE, especially when a mob blames her for the volcano.

(Range: D3-B4) KRABS is a money-hungry crab restaurateur who owns the Krusty Krab. He is super-focused on his business, even ignoring his daughter PEARL at times. MR. KRABS sees the volcano as a marketing opportunity to sell more Krabby Patties. The actor playing MR. KRABS needs a strong singing voice and the ability to act with “claws” on their hands.

SHELDON PLANKTON is a planktonic copepod and Bikini Bottom’s resident villain. He owns the Chum Bucket, a would-be rival to the Krusty Krab – but his chum burgers are terrible. PLANKTON is married to KAREN, his computer that helps him with his evil schemes.

(Range: A3-F#4) KAREN is a computer and SHELDON’s spouse. KAREN assists with SHELDON’s evil schemes. The actor playing KAREN needs to have strong acting ability; hip hop dance experience is a plus.

(Range: Bb3-E5) PEARL is MR. KRABS’ teenage daughter who is a whale. PEARL is a dramatic, self-involved adolescent who dreams of becoming a famous performer. The actor playing PEARL must have a terrific singing voice that can stand out even in ensemble vocals. PEARL cries several times during the show, so being able to act upset convincingly is a plus.

An oceanographer and marine biologist (a la Jaques Cousteau), the FRENCH NARRATOR provides vital information for the audience at key moments. This actor needs a strong speaking voice with the ability to imitate a French accent as well as excellent timing.

PERCH is a fish (a perch!) and Bikini Bottom’s news reporter. PERCH provides updates on the volcano throughout the show. The actor playing PERCH will need a “newscaster” voice and presence as well as comic timing.

The MAYOR is Bikini Bottom’s government representative. As a politician, the MAYOR provides updates that are filled with bureaucratic buzzwords. The actor playing the MAYOR needs to be a convincing leader whose confident demeanor unravels as the disaster gets closer and closer.

LARRY THE LOBSTER is the MAYOR’s bodyguard. The actor playing LARRY should be comfortable with wearing a muscle-enhanced shirt and “claws.”

OLD MAN JENKINS is a grouchy senior citizen. OLD MAN JENKINS is suspicious, reactive, and resistant to new ideas. The actor playing OLD MAN JENKINS needs to be convincing – physically and vocally – as a crotchety, grumpy, cane-wielding old man.

GARY is SPONGEBOB’s pet snail. GARY is what’s called a cameo role; GARY is onstage a handful of times. GARY has one line – “Meow” – that’s repeated.

The SARDINES are a clique of fish who go along with the crowd. They come to believe that PATRICK is the one who will lead them out of volcanic danger, and form a cult-like adoration society dedicated to him. The SARDINE performers need to have strong singing and movement skills. They need to work in sync seamlessly. Sardine 1 (Range: G2-D4/G3-D5), Sardine 2 (Range: G2-D4/G3-D5), & Sardine 3 (Range: G2-D4/G3-D5) have speaking parts in addition to solo lines in “Super Sea Star Savior.”

(Range: G3-C4/G4-C5) The Three Electric Skates are a famous band who have rock star personas and (bad) attitudes. They have several lines and a featured song. Being able to play a rock band instrument is a plus!

The BFF LETTERS are dancing letters – B, F, and F – who appear during the song “BFF.” They need to be able to handle dancing in box-like costumes!

The GIRL FISH sing backup for PATRICK during “Bikini Bottom Day;” they will use puppets as part of their performance.

The COWBOY FISH sing backup and country line dance for SANDY during “Bikini Bottom Day.”

The BACKUP FISH are a hip-hop hype crew for PLANKTON during “When the Going Gets Tough.” Having hip-hop dance experience is a plus.

The SPONGE CHORUS sing backup and perform exacting choreography during “(Just a) Simple Sponge”

The TOWNSFISH are a variety of sea creatures who have a few lines in the show. Townfish 1, Townfish 2, and Townfish 3 have lines.

The SEA ANEMONES sing backup and dance (Broadway & tap) during SQUIDWARD’s big number, “I’m Not a Loser.” The SEA ANEMONES have to execute complex choreography, experience with tap is a plus.