Auditions

Portland Playhouse announces general auditions for Spongebob Squarepants: The Broadway Musical

Directed by Brian Weaver
Music Direction by Eric Nordin
Choreography by Kemba Shannon

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton | Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Compensation: SPT8; Projected minimum: $808/week

First Rehearsal: March 23rd, 2026

Tech Rehearsals: April 24th – 29th, 2026

First Preview: April 30th, 2026

Opening: May 2nd, 2026

Closing: June 7th, 2026

Possible Extension through June 28th, 2026 (please hold dates)

Character Breakdown:

SpongeBob SquarePants, A hero with a sunny outlook

Sandy Cheeks, A scientist and Martial Arts champ

Patrick Star, A star in the making and BFF to SpongeBob

Squidward Q. Tentacles, Down on life, but with a dream in his heart

Eugene Krabs, A lover of money (and his daughter) 

Sheldon J. Plankton, Mastermind villain (among many talents) 

Karen the Computer, Looking to spice up her situation

Pearl Krabs, A rock star on the rise

The Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Making a better world one committee meeting at a time

Perch Perkins, The master of the scoop

Larry the Lobster, A tough guy 

Old Man Jenkins, Last of the Boomers

Mrs. Puff, from Frappocino to Happy Hour

Additional Casting/Character notes:

ALL actors will play multiple roles including some of the following: Security Guards, Pirates, Cowboy Fish, Electric Skates, Girl Fish, French Narrator, Hip Hop Dancers, and Sardines.

ALL actors will play musical instruments and make Foley sound effects.  

We are specifically seeking a strong Electric Bass player and Percussionist (among our cast of actor/musicians and musician/actors) 

Portland Playhouse does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or customer on the basis or race, color, cultural heritage, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, size, mental or physical dis/ability or appearance, genetic status, marital status, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.

A note about casting (adopted from language with consent originally created by Kevin Kantor and Emily Traquin of Actors Theatre of Louisville):

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

Please note: because of the ever changing landscape due to COVID-19, our season is subject to possible alteration. This production may be filmed and/or recorded under Actors’ Equity Association guidelines, and Actors’ will be given at least 24 hours notice per AEA requirement. 

Audition Space Information:

Portland Playhouse (Sanctuary Space)
602 NE Prescott St.

The audition room: 625 square feet and can accommodate no more than 20 individuals at a time.

The holding room: 320 square feet and can accommodate no more than 10 individuals at a time.

PERSONNEL (viewing auditions):

Brian Weaver, Director

Eric Nordin, Music Director

Kemba Shannon, Choreographer

Charles Grant, Producing/Casting Director

Thank you for your time and effort in preparing your audition. We look forward to seeing your work!