Kid Actors Needed for "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition"

Is the first voice the audience hears. This role is great for an actor with a strong speaking voice. This role pops up throughout the show at key moments. A conscientious actor with excellent timing.

Is a bright, imaginative, and determined sea sponge. Above all else, SpongeBob is an optimist! He loves his job at the Krusty Krab and life in Bikini Bottom, and he always believes in the best of others. The audience follows SpongeBob for the entire show, so the actor must be charismatic and engaging with a fantastic stage presence, strong singing and dancing skills along with excellent comedic timing.

SpongeBob’s pet snail. This is a good role for a newer performer, as Gary only utters their signature line ”Meow” a couple of times. This role is easy to double with an ensemble member.

Is a pleasant starfish and SpongeBob’s best friend. Though Patrick sometimes lacks common sense, he is well-intentioned and truly values his friendship with SpongeBob. Patrick is a gentle giant who is perfectly content to sit at home and watch TV - until provoked, that is. Patrick’s intelligence is often overlooked by the other characters. An actor with strong comedic timing and a solid singing voice is required.

Is a Giant Pacific octopus and the complete foil to SpongeBob. He is pessimistic, grumpy, and short-tempered, but he dreams of performing at the Bikini Bottom Bandshell. He may act arrogant and confident, but he desperately longs for an appreciative audience. Though Squidward is cynical, there is something endearing about him, and his signature number, “I’m Not a Loser,” should bring down the house. A strong singer, dancer and actor required.

Is a feisty, brilliant squirrel scientist from Texas working on a research project in Bikini Bottom. Sandy is recruited by SpongeBob to help stop the volcano, and she's always got an idea up her sleeve. Sandy experiences fear and isolation throughout the course of the show, so the actor will be required to convince the audience of these different energies. Strong singer, actor and dancer is required.

Is a money hungry crab, and the owner of the Krusty Krab-home of the famous Krabby Patties - and SpongeBob’s boss. Mr. Krabs only cares about one thing; money. In fact, he sings a whole song about it! Sometimes, Mr. Krabs can lose perspective and treats his money and business better than his employees and own daughter. Krabs also has a bitter rivalry with Plankton, so these two actors should have fiery chemistry. Krab is featured in several songs, so an actor with a strong voice is required.

Is a planktonic copepod and the show’s entertaining villain. He is Mr. Krabs’ rival and the owner of the Chum Bucket, the other restaurant in Bikini Bottom. Sheldon, along with his wife, Karen, is a schemer who will do anything to get ahead. Plankton is a featured singer, and although his solo can be easily spoken instead of sung, it’s important for this character to have a strong sense of rhythm.

Sheldon’s spouse and, technically, a computer. Karen has seen it all and stands right beside Sheldon on every one of his schemes. Karen should be able to convey the fact that they are a computer/robot physically and vocally, so an actor who can make strong physical choices is required. Karen does not sing much, so this is a great role for someone still developing their vocal strength.

Mr. Krabs’ moody teenage daughter. A typical teenager, Pearl is dramatic and self-involved and way more interested in her favorite band than someday taking over the family business. Pearl is known in Bikini Bottom for her powerhouse voice, so an actor who can really belt is required. A solid actor and singer is required.

Bikini Bottom’s news anchor. Perch continues to report despite the deteriorating stability of the volcano. Perch does not sing a solo, so cast a good actor in this role with a clear speaking voice so nobody misses the important news updates.

Great featured role. They should be authoritative and calm but begin to unravel a bit by the end of the show. While they are not a ruthless fish, they do want to make sure they remain in power and are willing to point the blame elsewhere when things look grim. An actor who can play the glad handing politician to a tee is required. The mayor has no solos.

Sardines 1, 2 and 3-are looking for something to believe in after the news about the volcano, and they find it in Patrick! Actors in this role will be good singers and movers and can work well together as an ensemble. Great spots for younger/newer performers!

Townfish and a featured role for an ensemble member. Old Man Jenkins is the head of the angry mob who blames Sandy for the volcano but comes around in the end. This character has a few lines throughout the show and one brief solo. This role is perfect for an actor who has a good sense of physicality and a strong speaking voice. Townfish 1, 2 and 3

Larry has a few lines and serves as the Mayor's bodyguard. This is a great role for a newer performer who may not be ready for the responsibility of a lead. This role is great for a non-singer with a great attitude and who can bring the fun to this macho character.

Are the rock stars of the underwater world. The actors are great singers and movers who work well as a group and can embody the rock star attitude!