April 29, 2026

June 28, 2026

Template Test Show

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Template Test Show

Run Time: 162 minutes

When: April 29 – June 7 | Performances Wednesdays through Sundays

Pricing: Tickets starting from $5!

Regular pricing: $59.95–$69.95. We have options for every budget, including Pay What You Wish Wednesdays, CARE tickets, and Rush pricing. Contact us for more information!

Age Rating: Appropriate for all ages.

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Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg

Book by Kyle Jarrow

Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau*

Directed by Brian Weaver 

*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

Trailer Video by Cassie Greer

Show Description

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Know Before You Go

This production contains:

  • Various loud and jarring noises (ear plugs are available at the box office!)
  • Small amounts of haze and smoke
  • Flashing and strobing lights
  • Unexpected objects flying through the air

For more specific content details, please see our Season 18 Content Guide

Audience Reviews

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You Belong Here

Every seat feels like home, and every voice matters.

Discounts Available!

Bringing a group of 10 or more? Contact our box office for group rates and availability!

CAST

ACTOR/MUSICIANS

SpongeBob SquarePants – Benjamin Tissell*

Patrick Star – Isaac Lamb*

Sandy Cheeks – Quinci Freeman-Lytle

Squidward Tentacles – Susannah Mars*

Eugene Krabs – Jimmy Garcia*

Sheldon Plankton (through May 31) – Darius Pierce*
Sheldon Plankton (beginning June 3) – Joshua J. Weinstein*^

Karen the Computer, Ensemble – Maeve Stier

Pearl Krabs, Ensemble – Rizo

The Mayor of Bikini Bottom, Ensemble – Merideth Kaye Clark*

Perch Perkins, Ensemble (through May 31) – Ashley Song*
Perch Perkins, Ensemble (beginning June 3) – Cassie Greer*

Mrs. Puff, Ensemble – Eliza Jane Scheider

Musician: Piano & Bass – Eric Nordin

Musician: Drums – Zanny Geffel

YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Patchy the Pirate, Ensemble – James Lovely & Raiden Ray

Johnny the Bartender, Ensemble – Arden Thorsell & Georgia Krugel

Larry the Lobster, Ensemble – Mila Kashiwabara & Nia Scott

Old Man Jenkins, Ensemble – Margot Weaver & Estella Lindhorst

Bluster Bluetang, Ensemble – Ever Thorsell & Henry Tullis

Security Guard, Ensemble – Dorian Woolfe Baxter & Tennyson Rayment

Sardine 1, Ensemble – Claire de la Cruz & Andrew Osserman

Sardine 2, Ensemble – Mia Roman & Chenoa Johnson

UNDERSTUDIES

U/S SpongeBob SquarePants & Eugene Krabs – Kimo Camat

U/S Patrick Star & Squidward Tentacles – Delphon “DJ” Curtis Jr.^

U/S Sandy Cheeks & Perch Perkins – Lindsay Stormer-Reed^

U/S Sheldon Plankton – KJ Snyder

U/S Karen the Computer & The Mayor of Bikini Bottom – Cora Beeman

U/S Pearl Krabs & Mrs. Puff – Maddie Tran

Youth Understudies – Jakai Thomas & Lily Francis

CREATIVE TEAM

Director – Brian Weaver

Music Director – Eric Nordin

Stage Managers – David Levine* & Cassie Greer*

Scenic & Lighting Designer – Dan Meeker

Props Designer – Blanca Forzan

Sound Designer – Saibi Khalsa

Cultural Competency Consultant – Kristen Mun-Van Noy

Director of Production – Thyra Hartshorn

Head Carpenter – Brent Hall

Scenic Artist – Sarah Kindler Crone

Associate Director – Christine Freije

Choreographer – Kemba Shannon

Assistant Stage Managers – Imani Henry^ & Thyra Hartshorn*

Costume Designer – Wanda Walden

Assistant Costume Designer – Alaina Nearing

Costume Assistant – Maia Denzler^

Rehearsal Child Wrangler – Kencess Polidor

Company Management Assistant – Tiara Primus

Head Electrician – Joshua Yoon

Production Intern – Yoav Dahan

Appears as courtesy of Actor's Equity

Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Former Portland Playhouse Apprentice Company Member

Thank you to our Show Sponsors

Our work is supported by Oregon Cultural Trust.

Thanks to the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County and the Arts Education & Access Fund.

Portland Playhouse receives support from the Oregon Arts Commission, a state agency funded by the State of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Interested in Getting Involved?

We are always looking for volunteers as well as apprentices, crew members and corporate partnerships.

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