(CRANFORD, NJ) -- CDC Theatre is holding auditions for The SpongeBob Musical on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. They are seeking performers in grades 8-12. If Sign ups are filled, walk-ins will be welcome. Callbacks, if needed, will take place on April 15th by invitation only.
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, David Bowie, and more! Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulson with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.
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.
To sign up for an audition slot, click here. Auditions take place at CDC Theatre (78 Winans Avenue) in Cranford, New Jersey.
Performer tuition: $150. Rehearsals will take place from April to early June, generally 2-3x a week. Will include some Saturday and/or Sunday rehearsals. Please bring your schedule with you to fill out a conflict form. Those with an extensive amount of conflicts may not be cast. Performances of the musical will take place June 7th at 7:30pm and June 8th at 2:00pm & 7:30pm.
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please see this dropbox folder for audition instructions. If possible, please provide a headshot and resume at the audition.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
*Characters can be played by any gender*
SpongeBob SquarePants (Range: C3-B4): Everyone’s favorite yellow sponge, and the hero of our story. Bright, cheery, and always optimistic, SpongeBob knows how to maintain a positive attitude, even when a deadly volcano threatens to destroy their beloved town.
Patrick Star (Range: Bb2-Bb4): SpongeBob’s simple-minded starfish friend. Patrick may be dumb and lazy on the outside, but inside, they just want someone to listen to what they have to say.
Sandy Cheeks (Range: A3-E5): 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. Tentacles (Range: A2-F#4): SpongeBob and Patrick’s cranky, clarinet-playing neighbor. Squidward has a very gloomy outlook on life, believing the world’s “a horrible place filled with fear, suffering, and despair”, but nonetheless, they dream of becoming a famous stage star for the sake of their late mother, and is willing to do just about anything to achieve their big break.
Eugene Krabs (Range: B2-Bb4): The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. While everyone is off panicking about Bikini Bottom’s imminent doom, Mr. Krabs 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.
Sheldon J. Plankton (Range: B2-G#4): The scheming owner of the Chum Bucket who has big plans for world domination. Plankton uses the Mount Humongous disaster to his advantage by convincing everyone to leave Bikini Bottom and settle into a new town, where they will tyrannically take them over as their new Evil Overlord. But they don’t know that, of course...
Pearl Krabs – (Range:Bb3-F#5): Mr. Krabs’ teenage whale daughter. Even though her father spoils her silly, she deeply detests his greed and wants him to prioritize his family, not his profits. She’s also a huge fan of the famous rock band the Electric Skates, and eventually plans to run away with them after she’s had enough of her dad’s neglect.
Karen the Computer – (Range: G#3-F#5): A waterproof supercomputer who is Plankton’s snarky sidekick and wife. She aids her husband in his plot to take everything over after realizing that his Evil Plan is putting the spark back into their relationship.
Perch Perkins – (Range: E2-E4): The head anchor of Bikini Bottom News. He keeps everyone up-to-date on the current state of their doomed hometown.
The Mayor of Bikini Bottom – (Range: F#4-B5): The overbearing mayor of Bikini Bottom. She claims that everything is under control as the apocalypse draws nearer, but it’s pretty clear that she has absolutely no idea what to do... so she decides to become a dictator. No solo singing.
Patchy the Pirate – (Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto)): The pirate president of the SpongeBob fan club. Eager to see his idol star in his very own Broadway musical, Patchy sets up his own little VIP seat right in front of the stage, before getting booted out by security guards. He constantly tries sneaking his way back into the theater throughout the majority of the show.
The Electric Skates – 3 band members: A famous rock band who’s hired to perform at the Bikini Bottom benefit concert. Pearl’s a huge fan of these guys. They’re known to rock out while zipping across the stage on skateboards and roller skates, hence the name. Harmony singing.
Larry the Lobster: A muscular lobster who spends most of his time “getting his claws swole”. He eventually becomes the Mayor’s bodyguard. No solo singing.
Mrs. Puff: A high-strung boating school instructor turned lush. No solo singing.
Old Man Jenkins: A cranky old fish who leads an Angry Mob against Sandy for being a land creature.
Gary the Snail: The 'pet' of Spongebob- No solo singing.
Assorted Sea Creatures and Bikini Bottom Citizens: playing dozens of roles
The Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC Theatre) is a non profit all volunteer organization whose purpose is to: Produce and present plays of merit; Develop, by discussion and active participation, the talents of members in all phases of dramatic work, e.g., directing, acting, staging, etc.; and Stimulate community interest in amateur theater.
