Audition Information

- Will include a vocal audition, dance/movement audition, and potentially cold readings from the script. For vocal auditions please refer to the list of Audition Songs (found below). Selections do not need to be memorized and sheet music is permitted. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No acapella auditions or backing tracks are allowed. 

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- Please wear comfortable clothes and either sneakers or jazz shoes.

- Those auditioning for the ensemble should be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of “The Best Day Ever”. (Start from the beginning of the song) **Those who are willing to sing by themselves give us better information about you as an actor and have a better chance of being cast.​

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- Each individual should bring a filled-out audition form (PDF below) OR fill out the online audition form below.  

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Character Breakdown

Leads

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. Strong pop tenor.

Range: C3-B4

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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.

Range: A3-E5

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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.

Range: Bb2-Bb4

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Squidward Q. Tentacles:  Grumpy, cynical, dry, short tempered, generally negative but

lovable! This Actor must move well. Strong tapper preferred.

Range: A2-F#4

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Eugene Krabs: The greedy owner of the Krusty Krab, and employer of SpongeBob and

Range: B2-Bb4

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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; but his heart is still open enough to rekindle a romance with his wife. This character will need to dance and rap.

Range: B2-G#4

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Karen the Computer: 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.

Range: G#3-F#5

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Pearl Krabs: 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.

Range: Bb3-F#5

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The Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Standard Politician

Range: F#4-B5

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Perch Perkins: News reporter

Range: E2-E4

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Patchy the Pirate: Misunderstood pirate from the painting

Range: D3-F4 F5 falsetto

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Electric Skates: Rock and roll band members, the Skates are hard-core rockers. Very comfortable on skateboards (ability to do tricks a plus). Also open to rollerblades/inline skating if the actor is expert.

Range: Tenor, Baritone, Bass

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Ensemble

TownFish: Sardines, Security Guards, Larry the Lobster, Plankton's Backup Dancers, Old Man Jenkins, Pirates, Mrs. Puff, Gary The Snail!​​

 

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Audition Songs

For access to the sheet music, please click on the song name. Please note that a few songs are the same, but the sheet music indicates different sections depending on the character.

Link to soundtrack on Spotify​

SpongeBob: I'm Just a Simple Sponge OR BFF

Patrick: BFF (No sheet music available)

Sandy: Chop to the Top

Plankton/Karen: When the Going Gets Tough

Pearl: Daddy Knows Best

Mr.Krabs: Daddy Knows Best

Squidward: I'm Not a Loser

Ensemble: Best Day Ever (No sheet music available)