Open Auditions – SpongeBob Musical

GCA Auditions for “The SpongeBob Musical”
Directed by Abbey Wark

AUDITION DATES: Tues., Feb. 3 at 6:30 PM; Thurs., Feb. 5 at 6:30; Sat., Feb. 7 at 1:00 PM

This production seeks a diverse cast of performers, young teens through adult. Actors will be considered regardless of actual age if they are a strong fit for the role. Casting will focus on performing capabilities.

Auditions will include:

• Singing – Prepare a song. A Broadway-style piece is strongly preferred. You must bring your own accompaniment. An accompanist will not be provided, so if you need or prefer live music, bring an accompanist (a piano is provided). A Bluetooth speaker will be provided for all digital song tracks so that the speaker may be used from your phone. The GCA cannot accommodate CD or computer tracks. The Director strongly prefers songs be performed to music and not a cappella. You may or may not be allowed to sing the whole song, so be prepared to be cut off if there are many attendees at auditions.
• Cold readings (script sides will be provided).
• Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a potential dance audition.
• If callbacks are necessary, needed actors will be contacted after the primary auditions.

Character Descriptions:
PRINCIPALS:
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS – Tenor (Range: C3-B4). Age: 20s-30s. Male presenting. SpongeBob is optimistic, innocent, and boyish; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor. Strong pop tenor.

PATRICK STAR – (Range: Bb2-Bb4) Age: 20-30s. Male presenting. Patrick is kind and well-intentioned, but lacking common sense or skills. An innocent who is a big softie and also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration.

EUGENE KRABS – (Range: B2-Bb4) Age: 40s-50s. Male presenting. The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. While everyone is off panicking about Bikini Bottom’s imminent doom, Eugene decides to strike the iron while it’s hot and puts on a huge “apocalypse sale” at the restaurant, exploiting the fear of fellow fish to make its owner even richer.

SANDY CHEEKS – (Range: A3-E5). Age: 20’s-30’s. Female presenting. A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. Sandy acts as SpongeBob’s most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting, using the vast amount of scientific knowledge and brilliant inventions to aid the mission.

SHELDON J. PLANKTON – (Range: B2-G#4) Age: 20s-40s. Male presenting. Sheldon’s personality outweighs their slick, scheming, nefarious determination. Sheldon has the ability to charm and will do anything to get ahead in life. Sheldon can be very greedy, but his heart is still open enough to rekindle a romance with his wife.

SQUIDWARD Q. TENTACLES – (Range: A2-F#4) Age: 40s-50s. Male presenting. A grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable character. This Actor should move well.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS:
(will also double as Ensemble when needed):
KAREN THE COMPUTER – (Range: G#3-F#5) Age: 20s-40s. Female presenting Robot/Computer. Karen is glamorous, a robotic housewife of Plankton. She’s been there for Plankton’s every scheme and plot and has become jaded (i.e.. she’s been there and done that).

PEARL KRABS – (Range:Bb3-F#5) Age: teens. Female presenting. Mr. Krabs’ bratty teenage daughter. She is obsessed with the rock band “The Electric Skates” and just wants her father’s understanding. She has a big voice and an even bigger personality.

MAYOR OF BIKINI BOTTOM – (Range: F#4-B5) M or F presenting; featured supporting role. The Mayor tries to solve the volcano crisis with big words and speeches, but not much action. They are more worried about getting re-elected than actually helping the town.

PATCHY THE FRENCH PIRATE/NARRATOR – (Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto)) M or F; featured speaking role. The French pirate who narrates the play. This actor should have a lot of charisma and charm to keep the audience entertained, as well as excellent diction to accompany their French accent.

PERCH PERKINS – (Range: E2-E4) M or F presenting; featured role. Bikini Bottom’s News Reporter.

ENSEMBLE
A few Ensemble roles are listed below:
– Electric Skates: Featured singing roles. The three members of the rock band the Electric Skates are larger than life rockstars.
– Sardines: Sardine Devotees. Strong featured singers. May be cast with a young ensemble if available.
– Leaders of the School of Sardines: they lead the group of sardines to follow Patrick as their guru. Big singing voices, and quirky personalities a plus.
– Old Man Jenkins: Featured role. The oldest Boomer in all of Bikini Bottom.
– Mrs. Puff: Featured role. The town driving instructor. She is sassy, sarcastic, and bitter. The glass is always half-empty.
– Larry the Lobster: Featured role. A body builder, obsessed with looks and building muscle. ALWAYS working out.
– B.F.F. Letters Featured backup singers. Literally the letters B, F, F, who sing and dance along with Spongebob during the number “B.F.F.”