Talent Wanted for "The SpongeBob" Musical

Range: C3-B4 – A bright, imaginative, and determined sea sponge. He is the optimistic protagonist of our tale. The performer will have copious but controlled energy and the ability to sustain it throughout the entire show. This role is extremely physical, and as the musical’s lead, the performer must possess a fantastic stage presence, a strong singing voice, great dance/movement skills, and comic timing.

Range: Bb2-Bb4 – A sea star (starfish); SpongeBob’s best friend. Patrick is the brawn to SpongeBob’s bravado. Well-intentioned, but lacking common sense or skills, he is kind and somewhat clueless. He’s a big softie who can also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration. The performer needs to have strong comedic skills and be convincing as SpongeBob’s best friend and “hype man.”

Range: A3-E5 – A brainy Texan squirrel scientist who lives in Bikini Bottom while working on a research project. She is feisty and brilliant, with quick ideas to solve problems. As a land mammal, Sandy experiences prejudice from many of the townspeople, but acts as SpongeBob’s most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting. Sandy knows karate and has great balance and agility. The performer must be able to show a wide range of emotions, strong vocals, and athletic movement.

Range: A2-F#4 – A giant Pacific octopus (with six tentacles – suspend your disbelief!). A contrasting character to SpongeBob. He is pessimistic, grumpy, short-tempered, and doesn’t really like anyone. Despite this, he dreams of artistic success and even fame. The performer needs to have confidence, charm, and a sense of humor because he’s an unlikeable character. T

Range: B2-Bb4 – A money-hungry crab restaurateur who owns the Krusty Krab. He is super-focused on his business, even ignoring his daughter Pearl at times. He sees the volcano as a marketing opportunity to sell more Krabby Patties. The performer needs a strong singing voice and the ability to act with claws over their hands.

Range: B2-G#4 – Slick, scheming, nefarious, and Bikini Bottom’s resident villain. He owns the Chum Bucket, a would-be rival to the Krusty Krab. He is married to Karen, his computer, that helps him with his evil schemes. The performer needs to be able to handle the hip-hop vocals, rap, and choreography of their featured song, “When the Going Gets Tough.” A sense of comic timing and an ability to play a joyfully evil character are also important.

Range: G#3-F#5 – The glamorous, robotic/computer wife of Sheldon. Karen assists with Sheldon’s evil schemes. The performer needs to have strong comedic acting. Flexibility and/or hip-hop dance experience a plus.

Range: Bb3-F#5 – Mr. Krabs’ teenage daughter who is a whale. Pearl is a dramatic, self-involved adolescent who dreams of becoming a famous performer. The performer must have an over-the-top high belt/singing voice that can stand out even in ensemble vocals.

Range: E2-E4 – A fish and Bikini Bottom’s news reporter. Perch provides updates on the volcano throughout the show. The performer needs a “newscaster” voice and presence, strong lower-toned (bass/baritone/alto) voice, as well as comic timing.

Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto) – A SpongeBob super-fan who would do anything to be in the show. He is the leader of the pirate crew featured at the top of Act 2. He is often on the run from the Security Guards throughout the show. The performer should have great comic timing and may interact with the audience.

Range: F#4-B5 – Bikini Bottom’s government representative. As a politician, the Mayor provides updates that are filled with bureaucratic buzzwords. The performer needs to be a convincing leader whose confident demeanor unravels as the disaster gets closer and closer.

Must be able to hold a 3-part harmony – A famous band who have rock star personas and bad attitudes. Electric Skate 1 is the Alpha dude – big and brazen, a hunk. Electric Skate 2 is “too cool for school” – vain, high-strung, and a rock poseur. Electric Skate 3 is out of it, all the time – he stares at nothing and can only repeat the same single phrase over and over, but he’s sweet.

Range: G2-D4/G3-D5 – A clique of fish who go along with the crowd. They come to believe Patrick is the one who will lead them out of volcanic danger and form a cult-like adoration society dedicated to him. The performers need to have strong singing and movement skills. They need to work in sync seamlessly. The trio have speaking parts in addition to solo lines in “Super Sea Star Savior.”

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