Directed by Gerilyn Brault
Musically Directed by Sadie Holdaway
Choreographed by Xavier J Bush
Audition Information:
Audition Date: Monday, November 23 2026, from 6:30-9:30 PM. You must signup for a time slot to audition.
1140 West Mission Rd • San Marcos, CA • 92069
In the Howard Brubeck Theatre by time slot (use this form)
- Please prepare a 16-bar (about 30-45 seconds) cut of a contemporary pop or comedic musical theatre song
- You may sing from the show if you’d like
- Bring one copy of the sheet music for the accompanist.
- Please bring a copy of your headshot and Resume
As this is the Thanksgiving break, please reach out to gbrault@palomar.edu if you are unable to attend and need to send in a video.
Callback Information:
Callbacks: TWO DAYS
Sunday, December 6 from 5-10pm for movement, dance, and acting.
In the Howard Brubeck Theatre by invitation
AND
Monday, December 7 from 6-10pm for music and additional principal role acting.
In the Studio Theatre by invitation
- Please be prepared to stay the entire time both days, although people will be released when no longer needed. This lengthier callback time will give us the ability to hear all our vocal needs and the varying level of dance the show requires. A more detailed callback schedule will be announced with invitations. As this is an educational environment, you will be allowed to observe others in their callbacks should you wish to.
Rehearsal and Production Schedule:
All rehearsals and performances take place on our San Marcos campus: 1140 West Mission Rd • San Marcos, CA • 92069
Rehearsals: Mondays-Fridays from 6-10pm beginning January 25.
Technical Rehearsals: Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 7 from 10am – 10pm
Dress Rehearsals: March 8-11 from 5pm – 10pm
Performances: March 12-21, 2026 | Thursday, Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm; Sundays at 2pm. Actors will be called at least one hour before performances begin.
Note: There is also a 50 minute Concert Hour Performance scheduled Thursday, March 18 midday.
If you have any questions, after reading through all the sections below, contact gbrault@palomar.edu
Character Descriptions:
Gender identifications provided are based on the text’s specifications and vocal ranges. We welcome actors of all genders, ethnicities, sexualities, and abilities to audition.
Note. Many supporting and featured roles may double as other ensemble roles as needed
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Tenor (Range: C3-B4). Male presenting.
Spongebob is optimistic, innocent, and boyish; energetic and sometimes hyperactive. This actor should have the ability to move well and be an extremely physical actor. This is a highly physical role (tumbling, yoga, dance an asset). Additionally, must be naturally funny and have great comedic skills and precision. Strong pop tenor.
PATRICK STAR (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 KRABS (Range: B2-Bb4) Age: 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 CHEEKS (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 required.
SHELDON J. PLANKTON (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. This character will need to dance and rap skills are a plus.
SQUIDWARD Q. TENTACLES (Range: A2-F#4) Male presenting. A grumpy, cynical, dry, short-tempered, generally negative but lovable character. This Actor must move well; tap and or step dancing skills is a plus
KAREN THE COMPUTER (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
PEARL KRABS (Range:Bb3-F#5) Age: teens. 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. This is a character role with Gospel vocal overtones.”
MAYOR OF BIKINI BOTTOM (Range: F#4-B5) Female presenting; featured supporting role. 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 (Range: D3-F4 (F5 falsetto)) M or F; featured speaking role. The French pirate who narrates the play. This actor should have a lot of charisma and charm to keep the audience entertained, as well as excellent diction to accompany their French accent.
PERCH PERKINS (Range: E2-E4) M or F presenting; featured role. Bikini Bottom’s News Reporter.
This is just a small example of characters in this ensemble heavy show. Actors will fill out the world of Bikini Bottom as sea creatures, town fish, sardines, a chorus of sponges, and an angry mob.
ELECTRIC SKATES (Range: Tenor/Baritone). Male presenting. Featured singing roles. The three members of the boy band the Electric Skates are larger than life stars. Actors who can skate on either skateboards or scooters
A few Ensemble roles are listed below:
• Sardine Devotees: M and F presenting. Strong featured singers. Leaders of the School of Sardines.
They lead the group of sardines to follow Patrick as their guru. Big singing voices, and quirky personalities a plus.
• Old Man Jenkins: Male presenting. Featured role. The oldest Boomer in all of Bikini Bottom.
• Mrs. Puff: Female presenting. Featured role. The town driving instructor. She is sassy, sarcastic, and bitter. The glass is always half-empty.
• Larry the Lobster: Male presenting. Featured role. A body builder, obsessed with looks and building muscle.
ALWAYS working out.
• Hip Hop fish. M or F presenting. Featured dancers. Fish that support Plankton’s plan to convince the town through a hip hop beat
• Sea Anemones Featured dancers. These tap dancers become the big chorus line ensemble for Squidward in his imagination. Tap experience a plus.
• The Foley Artist Fish is a staged role that produces all sound effects specified in the script and score using percussion instruments, triggered digital effects, and other creative sound makers. This could include footsteps for SpongeBob and Squidward, dings for objects appearing, whacks for hits, and so on.
• Others: Security Guards, Buster Blue Tang, Cowboy Fish, Johnny the Bartender, etc.
