SpongeBob The Musical: Youth Ed.

Audition Notice: CLOSED

APPLICATIONS AND AUDITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. THIS PAGE IS BEING KEPT ACTIVE FOR those already submitted applications as a point of reference should it be required.

Please ensure that you read ALL information below THERE IS A LOT INCLUDING MANY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WE GET OFTEN.

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! 

Timeline:
Self Tape auditions open - 1 November 2024
Self Tape auditions close - Extended to 27 November, 5pm due to demand (the creative team will be reviewing tapes as they come in, but will not have decisions until the dates below)
Self Tape audition outcome notifications - 10 December to 20 December 2024
In person auditions - 20, 21, 22 January 2025
Casting outcome - week of the 27 January 2025
Full cast/company welcome - 12 February 2025
Rehearsals commence - 16 February 2025

Casting Notes/expectations - SpongeBob: The Musical Youth Edition has specific casting requirements:  

• The roles in SpongeBob: The Musical Youth Edition are written for an older 'youth' range in comparison to other titles we have presented in the past, this will also be reflected in the general make up of ages in the show. Please be mindful and careful to manage younger performers (and your own) expectations.
• The lower age limit is 10 years of age as of 1 January 2025, however, we will accept applications from those under this age if they have been part of a previous Junior production including those by other companies, please indicate in application form what show and for what company.
• The upper age limit is 19 years of age as of 14 July 2025.
• As per the authors intent the characters can be played by any gender.
• These Characters are iconic. They are larger than their line count and number of lines sung. They tell the story with their voice and physical movement. We are looking for strong characters, energetic character traits, character choices to help tell our story in a LIVELY way while remaining to be truthful in comedy. “TRUTHFUL and HONEST. Keep it real. Make Joy – find and scatter it”. - Tina Landau 

Auditions for Spongebob: The Musical will require the following:

• A completed registration form (bottom of this page)
• If auditioning for SpongeBob, Patrick or Sandy a self-tape singing a song of your choice + the small monologue from this link (you only need to choose one/the character that you are auditioning for)
• If auditioning for ANY other role, a 30 second self-tape video of you singing any song of your choice
• All videos MUST BE uploaded to a video streaming site (remember to make it unlisted NOT private), any applications that are sent via WeTransfer or require downloading will not be accepted. Instructions on how to upload a video to Youtube.
• An in-person movement audition for those making it past self tapes
• An in-person singing audition for those making it past self tapes
• Please note: due to the overwhelming number of applications received we won't be able to see ALL auditionees in person. Make that video shine and show us everything you've got.

Time commitment 
By submitting to your application, you accept that you could be cast on either of the days and are available on the times these times are subject to change but are a good starting point. Please note you will not always be called to every rehearsal. 

Show schedule:

Any registrations that are incomplete or missing information will not be accepted.