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Child Auditions for Musical Production "The SpongeBob"

Columbia, SC, United States
ID: 598155Exp: 2/16/2026
Description:

Auditions open for children in the musical production "The SpongeBob". See details below. About the project: 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 their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up, proving that the power of optimism really can save the world! THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, features irresistible characters and magical music, and is sure to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! Additional info: ​NOTE: The creative team is open to casting actors in more than one role. Also, gender-blind casting and casting of young performers in roles typically played by adults (and vice versa) are possible. Casting will celebrate diversity in body type, color, race, gender, age. That’s what an ocean habitat looks like, that’s how our world is, and that’s the Bikini Bottom Way. Everyone must prepare up to 16 bars of a song that best showcases their voice (quality, range, etc.). Karaoke CDs are acceptable. (No vocals allowed on CD.) No a cappella vocal auditions. Everyone will be vocalized. Everyone should come dressed to move. Be prepared to list any conflicts with evening, weekend and daytime rehearsals from March 1 through July 12. Rehearsals will not be held every day, but this information will help us schedule rehearsals around cast members' existing conflicts. (No conflicts will be accepted July 13-26.) If you are interested please apply.

23 roles

SpongeBob SquarePantsMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(pop tenor) He is optimistic, innocent, boyish, energetic, and sometimes hyperactive.

Patrick StarMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor) Well-intentioned but lacking common sense or skills; kind and somewhat clueless. An innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden childlike fits of rage or frustration.

Sandy CheeksBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo-soprano or alto) 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.

Squidward Q. TentaclesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor with a G# belt, tap dancing skills a plus) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable.

Sheldon J. PlanktonBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor, rap skills a plus) 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.

Karen the ComputerFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano or mezzo-soprano) Glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She has been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot and has become jaded -- she's been there and done that. Strong comic role.

Eugene H. CrabsBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) 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 while the iron is hot and puts on a huge "apocalypse sale" at his restaurant, exploiting the fear of his fellow fish to make himself even richer.

Pearl KrabsFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(mezzo-soprano) Mr. Krabs' bratty teenage daughter. Character role with gospel vocal overtones.

Patchy the PirateMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(baritone) A metatheatrical character who represents the show's "number-one fan." His role involves several key appearances and a musical number.

The Mayor of Bikini BottomMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) Evolves from reassuring leader to authoritarian ruler as the volcano threatens Bikini Bottom.

Perch PerkinsBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(bass) Bikini Bottom's news anchor who reports on the impending volcanic disaster, delivering exposition with a distinct news-style delivery. Known for his "live" reports from the scene, urging donations for an escape pod and keeping the audience updated on the escalating crisis.

Larry the LobsterBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor, baritone or bass) A body builder, obsessed with his looks and building muscle. He is ALWAYS working out.

Mrs. PuffFemale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(soprano, mezzo-soprano or alto) The town driving instructor. She is sassy, sarcastic, and bitter. The glass is always half-empty.

Old Man JenkinsMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(tenor, baritone or bass) The oldest Boomer in all of Bikini Bottom.

GaryMale5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(role for a small child) SpongeBob's pet snail.

The Electric SkatesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Electric Skates

French NarratorBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(voiceover) Unseen character who provides narration for portions of the show.

Foley Artist FishBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(non-singing) This is a staged role that produces all sound effects specified in the script and score live -- and within view of the audience -- to accompany the stage action.

SardinesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SpongesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Sea AnemonesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Various FishBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities

PiratesBoth genders5-18 y.o.All ethnicities