View our Information Packet to learn about how our Junior Stage program works. Here, you will find information about the audition process, casting, rehearsals, tech week, costuming, and shows

Ages: 12-17

Cast size: 16+

Run-time: 60 min

Background: Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! 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. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Allison Taratuta - Creative Director

Emily Gaye - Music Director

Kya Abatiello - Choreographer & Stage Manager

Mya Perry - Choreographer & Production Assistant

Patrick O’Brien - Co-Stage Manager

Curious who our staff members are? Visit our “About Us” page!

Audition Sign-up Link

Out of respect for everyone’s time, we require all actors to sign up for an audition slot, whether they are auditioning in person or submitting a virtual audition.

Please note: If all in-person audition slots are filled, you will need to sign up for a virtual audition instead.

Actors who are interested in auditioning for Spongebob should prepare the following:

1) Review the Information Packet above & sign up for an in-person or virtual audition slot.

2) Prepare & print a short performing arts resume, which highlights any acting, dance, or vocal experience that the actor has. If the auditioner has no prior performing arts experience, they could include other activities that they enjoy or skills that they may have. This resume should also include a recent picture or headshot of the actor.

3) Acting Portion:

Choose a side from the Acting Audition Doc linked above to memorize and perform.

• Auditioners should choose one character’s part to read on their side; the parts of other characters will be read by someone on the audition panel.

• Feel free to gender-bend.

• Not sure who a character is? Scroll down to view our Character Breakdown.

4) Vocal Portion:

Choose two musical selections from the Music Audition Material slide deck linked above to prepare and perform at your audition.

• Auditioners may not choose a song outside of these selections to present at the audition. Only the song selections provided by East End are acceptable.

• We will have instrumental tracks available at your audition. We recommend that you prepare a second selection as well, as we may ask to hear something else.

• Please note: If you are having a hard time playing the tracks, try clicking “slideshow” at the top of the page. This should make the links easily clickable.

5) Dance Portion:

Please memorize the following dance combination(s) based on the information listed below.

• Required Material: Please choose one of the options below. (Note: if you would like to be considered for dance ensemble or Plankton, please learn “When the Going Gets Tough”)

  • Bikini Bottom Day

  • “When the Going Gets Tough”

• Optional Material: If you would like to be considered for tap ensemble or Squidward, please learn the option below that best fits your tap style in addition to the required material.

  • I’m Not A Loser

  • I’m Not A Loser (Advanced)

French Narrator

SpongeBob SquarePants

optimistic, innocent; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should move well and be an extremely physical actor - unafraid of climbing and being on tall objects. Naturally funny with great comedic skills and precision

Patrick Star

Well-intentioned, but clueless, an innocent; a big softie, who can also be prone to sudden child-like fits of rage or frustration.

Squidward 

Grumpy, cynical, dry, short tempered, generally negative but lovable! This Actor must move well. Strong tapper preferred.

Sandy Cheeks 

A brainy athletic Texan squirrel who came to Bikini Bottom for a research project. SpongeBob's most trusted ally on their quest to stop the volcano from erupting. Martial Arts skills a plus - unafraid of climbing and being on tall objects.

Mr. Krabs 

The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and Squidward. Does whatever he can to make himself richer.

Sheldon J. Plankton 

His personality outweighs his size- slick, scheming, nefarious; has the ability to charm; determined, he will do anything to get ahead in life. This character will need to dance and rap.

Karen Plankton 

Sassy, the computer wife of Plankton. She's been there for Plankton's every scheme and plot. Strong comic actress, as well as Singer and Mover.

Pearl

Mr. Krabs' teenaged daughter who just wants to be understood by her father and sing with the Electric Skates. This is a character role with Gospel vocal overtones.

Perch Perkins

News reporter

Mayor of Bikini Bottom

Standard Politician

Townfish

A variety of character types to play several featured ensemble roles; Roles for groups, soloist and comedians as well as strong dance roles. They include: Mrs Puff, Sardines, Old Man Jenkins, Sardine Devotees, and Larry the Lobster

The Electric Skates 

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

Other Ensemble Roles:
Sea Creatures, Girl Fish, Cowboy Fish, BFF Letters, Citizens, Chorus of Sponges, Angry Mob, Sea Anemones