Auditions - July 10, 12, 13, 2024
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
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
A Conejo Youth Theatre Production
Presented through special arrangement with: Concord Theatricals
Directed by: Laura Mason
Produced by: Jessica Jones
Assistant Director: Emily Hare
Music Director: Scott Donohue
Choreographer: Whitney Grubb
Costume Designer: Raquel Karoly
Set Designer: John Eslick
Sound Designer/Asst Choreo: Abigail Reaves
Properties, Hair & Makeup Design: Sabrina Boggs
Lighting Designer: Joey Hennings
Stage Manager: Rita Nobile
Head of Construction: Rick Steinberg
Construction Crew: John Holroyd, Max Honigsberg, Lee Marks, Rick Steinberg
Light Operator: Alyssa Anderson, Jessa Anderson
Sound Operators: Kristin Krause, Chad Reisser
Backstage Crew: Alyssa Anderson, Brianne Arevalo, Sara Bartos, Lyra Erickson, Sonia Hansen, Jennifer Howell, Dee Lehenbauer, Heather Pierce, Elaine Purdy, Diana Trafican, Michele Waggoner, Debbie Watrobski
Photographers: Christin Caswell, Patrick Mason, Ritchie Filippi
Rehearsal Photographer: Mike McCauley
Specialty Painting: John Eslick
Parent Coordinator: Diana Trafican
PR: Ritchie Filippi
Audition Dates & Times:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Friday, July 12, 2024 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am to 1:00pm
*If you cannot attend auditions, please email Jessica Jones at JessicaJones4483@gmail.com, and we will do our best to accommodate you on Sunday.
Callbacks will take place Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Audition Location:
Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Performances:
October 4 – 13, 2024
Fridays at 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm. Saturdays at 4pm.
Audition Requirements:
All roles are open to performers aged 18 and under. Please prepare 16 bars (around 30-45 seconds) of a song. Bring background tracks on your device. Tracks must be downloaded to your device and edited in advance. A speaker will be provided for your convenience. Please wear clothes comfortable for movement, as there will be a dance portion of the audition. If time permits, we will also perform sides from the script (available online soon).
Auditions will start promptly at 5pm and 10am respectively, and will conclude once all auditioners are seen. Please plan to stay for the entire time slot.
No conflicts allowed after September 20, 2024. No performance conflicts will be accepted.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will take place Mon-Thu 5:00pm to 7:00pm beginning July, 17, 2024. Some days may vary to accommodate the theater’s schedule, and not all actors may be called at every rehearsal. No conflicts will be permitted after September 20th, 2024.
Sunday, Sept 29, 2024 10:00-5:00 (cue to cue rehearsal)
Sept 30-Oct 3, 2024 5:00-9:00 (tech week)
For more information:
Contact Jessica Jones at JessicaJones4483@gmail.com
Show Synopsis
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!
Character Descriptions
PLEASE NOTE: All roles are open to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, class, caste, religion, belief, gender, language, sexual orientation or gender identity. Some actors will play more than one role.
SpongeBob SquarePants (Range: A2-G4) Optimistic, innocent, and loveable; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. SpongeBob is the ultimate optimist. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor with great comedic skills. Strong pop tenor.
Patrick Star (Range: A2-A4) 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. SpongeBob’s best friend.
Squidward (Range: A2-F#4) Grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but still lovable. This Actor must move well and TAP dancing skills is a plus.
Sandy Cheeks (Range: A3-E5) A brainy, athletic and energetic 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. Strong actor, singer, and mover.
Mr. Krabs (Range: D3-B4) 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. A strong comedic actor, singer and mover.
Sheldon J. Plankton (Range: E3-E4) 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.
Karen Plankton (Range: A3-F#4) The glamorous 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 actor who must convince the audience she is a computer. Must beat box.
Pearl (Range: Bb3-E5) Mr. Krabs’ teenaged daughter who just wants to be understood by her father and sing with her favorite band, the Electric Skates. Strong singer with gospel and high belt range abilities.
Perch Perkins – Bikini Bottom’s Newscaster. Must have strong speaking voice and presence.
Mayor of Bikini Bottom – Bikini Bottom’s Mayor and typical politician.
French Narrator – Comedic role. Must have strong cartoonish French accent.
Electric Skates (Range: G3-C4/G4-C5) Underwater’s hottest rock band. Strong singers who act like typical wild rock stars.
Plus an energetic and versatile ensemble of actors, singers and dancers to play various roles, many with lines and/or featured moments including– Larry the Lobster, Old Man Jenkins, Gary, Mrs. Puff, Sea Creatures, Townsfish, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, Sardines, Sardine Devotees, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, Sea Anemones