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"The SpongeBob" Audition for the Theater

Potomac, MD, United States
ID: 318299Exp: 10/12/2026
Description:

Performers wanted for "The SpongeBob Musical." See the details below. About the project: SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends face the imminent eruption of a volcano threatening Bikini Bottom. Featuring musical numbers by David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Panic! At the Disco, Sara Bareilles, Steven Tyler, and more. Additional info: Callbacks (if needed, by invitation only): Thursday, October 15, evening. No appointment necessary — seen in order of arrival. Please come prepared with a song of your choice (musical theatre preferred, not from this show). Bring sheet music; piano accompaniment provided. Non-singing roles available — prepared song not required. A short dance sequence will be taught; please wear something you can move in. Please bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts. Performance dates: Saturday, January 30 (evening) and Sunday, January 31 (afternoon). No rehearsals or performances during Jewish holidays or observances. Virtual auditions available upon request. Non-paid. If interested, please apply.

21 roles

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTSMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: C3-B4; Male Presenting). Spongebob is optimistic, innocent, energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should have the ability to move well and have great comedic timing.

PATRICK STARMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: Bb2-Bb4; 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 KRABSMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: B2-Bb4; 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 CHEEKSFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: A3-E5; 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. Southern dialect preferred.

SHELDON J. PLANKTONMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: B2-G#4; 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. TENTACLESMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: A2-F#4; Male Presenting) A grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable character. This actor must move well.

KAREN THE COMPUTERFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: G#3-F#5; 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). Strong comic actress, as well as singer and mover.

PEARL KRABSBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: Bb3-F#5; 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 BOTTOMMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: F#4-B5) 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 PIRATE/NARRATORMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: D3-F5) The French pirate who narrates the play. This actor should have a lot of charisma and charm to keep the audience entertained. Improv skills are a plus.

PERCH PERKINSMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(Range: E2-E4) Bikini Bottom’s News Reporter.

ELECTRIC SKATESBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Rock and roll band members, the Skates are hard-core rockers.

FOLEY ARTIST FISHMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

An onstage presence that creates live sound effects from ordinary everyday objects.

BUSTER BLUETANGMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured citizen of bikini beach. Will also be in the ensemble.

GARYMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Meowing snail, who lives with Sponge Bob. Will also be in the ensemble.

JONNY THE BARTENDERMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured citizen of bikini beach. Will also be in the ensemble.

LARRY THE LOBSTERMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

A buff sea creature who is always working out. Will also be in the ensemble.

MRS. PUFFFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured citizen of bikini beach. Will also be in the ensemble.

OLD MAN JENKINSMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Cranky old man that hates mammals. Will also be in the ensemble.

THE FRENCH NARRATORBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Voiceover narration throughout the show. Will also be in the ensemble.

ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities