Welcome to the Main Stage Production of

SpongeBob

We dive into the undersea city of Bikini Bottom, where the ever-optimistic yellow sea sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants, resides alongside his quirky circle of friends and neighbors. Life is pleasant until a crisis emerges: Mt. Humongous, a nearby volcano, is set to erupt within the next 48 hours, threatening to obliterate Bikini Bottom entirely.

Determined to prove that he’s more than “just a simple sponge,” SpongeBob takes it upon himself to save the day when everyone else has given up hope. Alongside his friends, including the starfish Patrick and the resourceful squirrel Sandy, SpongeBob embarks on a whimsical journey to prevent the catastrophe.

While “The SpongeBob Musical” is incredibly fun and family-friendly, it also weaves in deeper themes. Beneath the surface, it serves as a witty allegory that critiques the politics of the modern era. Children will appreciate the plot, while adults can read between the lines and extract even more from the musical’s message. The show features an eclectic score, with each song written by a different musical artist, reminiscent of the original television series.

So, get ready for a delightful adventure filled with optimism, friendship, and a touch of volcanic drama!

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Audition Requirements

First time performers are welcome! Theatre in the Mountains is a great place for your first show.

Please prepare a 1 to 2 minute song in one of the following styles:

Contemporary Musical Theater
Pop
RnB
Rock

Please find an instrumental or karaoke track for your audition. You will need to bring this track on your phone or other device than can connect via Bluetooth or 3.5mm mini stereo plug to our (provided) speaker.

Use a song that shows us who you are and any skills you will bring to the table. You may perform a song from the show.

There will be a dance call that is required for all performers. Please bring water and come dressed to move.

Video auditions will be accepted until April 19th. Please state your name at the beginning of the video and follow the same guidelines for in-person auditions, then email your video to theatreinthemountains@gmail.com.

In addition to singing roles, we also encourage dancers to audition for the show. Styles in the show include Hip-Hop, Jazz and Tap.

Dates for Auditions

Auditions are mandatory for all cast members, with an initial solo audition, and a group dance call.

Initial Audition: Friday April 19, 6-10pm; Sunday April 28, 3-7pm; Monday April 29, 7-9pm

Please sign up for one Initial Audition. Slots are 5 minutes.

Auditions are at the Lome Prieta Community Center room 21, which is adjacent to the parking lot.
23800 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033

Roles:

SpongeBob SquarePants (Tenor): Optimistic, innocent, and energetic. Loves his friends, job, and jelly fishing. Strong mover & strong pop tenor.

Squidward Q. Tentacles (Tenor): Grumpy and short tempered but ultimately love able. The most insecure sea creature in town. Strong moves and tap dancing skills is a plus.

Patrick Star (Tenor): Kind yet somewhat clueless, an innocent presence,

Sheldon Plankton (Tenor): Greedy, nefarious, and a self-proclaimed genius. Rap skills a plus.

Karen the Computer (Soprano): Has become jaded with Plankton. She's heard and seen every one of his schemes. Strong comic actress, as well as Singer and Mover.

Pearl Krabs (Mezzo-Soprano): Mr. Krabs' bratty teenage daughter who wants to follow her dream. This character is a very strong singer.

Sandy Cheeks (Mezzo-Soprano): A brainy and athletic Texan squirrel. The smartest of the sea creatures.

Eugene Crabs (Baritone): The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab. He only loves two things in the world, money and his daughter, but mostly money

Featured Roles:

Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Perch Perkinn, Patchy the Pirate, French Narrator, Sardines, Security Guards, Old Man Jenkins, Mrs. Puff, Gary the Snail, Sea Creatures, BFF Letters, Larry the Lobster

Electric Skates (Tenor, Baritone, Bass): Rock and roll , hard core, grunge, hip, teenage boy band. Strong Dancers, very comfortable on skateboards (need to "play" guitar while skating), ability to do
skateboard tricks a plus. Also open to other modes of wheels.

Rehearsal requirements

Rehearsal attendance requirements depend on the performer’s role. We value people’s time and will only schedule rehearsals as needed. We understand that summer can be a busy time and can accommodate reasonable conflicts such as vacations.

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