About the Show
The SpongeBob Musical isn’t “Just a Simple Show!” Fans of the animated classic show will love their favorite characters in this show, but being a fan of SpongeBob isn’t a prerequisite to have a blast singing under the sea! Music for the show is written by a stellar pool of talent, with numbers by Yolanda Adams, David Bowie, Sarah Bareiles, The Flaming Lips, Panic! at the Disco, Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Tyler, David Bowie, Eno, Plain White T’s, T. I., and Jonathan Coulton, among others. This full-length, large-scale musical follows the antics of all the characters of Bikini Bottom as they try to save their beloved town from impending doom.
HRP will perform the original Broadway version of the show. The production will be featured as part of the Rec Players’ 2023 Summer Season, and will feature a large-scale set, custom costumes, and will be accompanied by a live professional orchestra.
Important Dates
Auditions: Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 10am at First Presbyterian Church at 222 Young Street in Henderson (two blocks from McGregor Hall). When facing the building on Young Street, enter through the doors you will see to your far left. There is ample parking both on Young Street and in the lot of First Presbyterian’s Scout Building on the corner of Young and Chestnut Streets. Note that Young Street is one-way, so plan to approach the church from Garnett Street.
Dance Boot Camp: A free “Dance Boot Camp” class will be offered each Tuesday evening from 7-8:30pm on the McGregor Hall stage. The class is open to anyone ages 12 and above who are auditioning for the show, as well as to children of adult participants who might be under the age of 12. The class, taught by Sharon Hopper and Mary Pearce, will cover basic Broadway and tap styles in preparation for the audition and show. The class will meet weekly beginning March 12 and concluding April 23rd. Register for the class by indicating interest as part of the audition form (instructions below).
Callbacks: You may be asked to participate in a callback audition on Tuesday, April 30, on the McGregor Hall Stage
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin in late May (TBA). Rehearsals will be held at both McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center at 201 Breckenridge Street in Henderson, and at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Innocents at 210 South Chestnut Street in Henderson. All performances will be held at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center.
Daytime Performance for Area Children: Cast members will be required to participate in a full performance of the show during the day on Friday, July 12, at 10am.
Performances: July 12 (10am daytime children’s performance), July 13 (7:30pm), July 14 (2pm), July 20 (2pm), July 20 (7:30pm), July 21 (2pm)
Production Team
Director/Musical Director: Mark Hopper
Technical Director: Matt Nowell
Choreographers: Freddie-Lee Heath and Sharon Hopper
Stage Manager: Gee Burns
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT info@mcgregorhall.org
Resources
Roles and Ranges for the show are available in this document
A complete cast recording of the version we’ll be performing is available at this link
Inclusion and Access
McGregor Hall and the Henderson Rec Players are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, all performers are encouraged to audition, but especially actors with identities historically excluded from the performing arts. Roles in The SpongeBob Musical have no inherent connections to race or, in most cases, gender identity (vocal range permitting), allowing for a richly diverse cast . Particularly, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and actors with disabilities are welcomed and strongly encouraged to audition for all roles.
Auditions
As part of the audition, you will be taught both musical material and a simple dance combination from the show. You may also be given a cold read. Optionally, you may prepare approximately 16 bars of a relevant song that demonstrates your singing ability. If you choose to sing a prepared piece, bring your sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: You are encouraged to audition for all of Henderson Rec Players summer shows. This year, actors WILL be able to participate in both The SpongeBob Musical and Alice in Wonderland, Jr. or in both The SpongeBob Musical and The Crucible. Actors WILL NOT, however, be able to participate in both The Crucible and Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
If any specific accommodation would make the audition process more accessible for you, please send a message outlining your specific need to the director at markhopper@mcgregorhall.org
Register for Auditions
To register for auditions:
Access your McGregor Hall Engage account or create a new one at engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall
Visit engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall again and log in to your account
At the top right-hand side of your screen, click the three lines beside your name, scroll to the bottom of the menu, and choose “New Registration.”
Return to your account at engage.suran.com/mcgregorhall to upload a headshot if you would like (recommended).
