Audition opportunities are broken down into three categories: Adults interested in principal roles, Adults interested in only ensemble roles, and Kids (current 1st through 7th graders).

WHEN: Saturday, May 16 from:

• 9 am to 10 am (ADULTS SEEKING EMSEMBLE ROLES)

• 11 am to noon (KIDS ROLES)

• 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (ADULTS SEEKING PRINCIPAL ROLES)

WHERE: Asbury United Methodist Church (1751 27th Street)

The following details are for ADULTS INTERESTED IN ENSEMBLE.

WHO CAN AUDITION: Current first graders and up can audition for Kids roles. Current eighth graders and up can audition for adult roles. Diversity is one of the main themes of ‘The SpongeBob Musical.” As such, we’re looking to find and celebrate diversity in body type, color, race, gender, age, and ability. That’s what an ocean habitat looks like, and that’s how our world is, and that’s the Bikini Bottom Way. This being said, principal roles will be cast to incoming high schoolers and older.

HOW TO PREPARE (Kids & Adults Seeking Ensemble Roles)
1. We will teach you a song that we can all sing together and then in small groups

2. We will learn a brief choreography combination

3. Wear shoes you can move in - no flip flops!

4. Want to be considered for featured dancer roles? Plan to stay a bit longer for additional choreography evaluation.

HOW TO PREPARE (Adults Seeking Principal Roles)
1. Prepare 1 minute of a song of your choice. Bring a Spotify link with start and end times, backing track on a USB drive, OR bring sheet music and use our accompanist (all auditioners will also do a brief vocal exercise with the accompanist)

2. Learn a fun combination featuring multiple styles (hip hop, tap, contemporary musical theatre, country line dancing, and more!)

3. Warm Readings: Sides are included at linktr.ee/MRTCSB. You’ll be assigned sides based on your interests and what we see during auditions.

4. Wear shoes you can move in - no flip flops!

AUDITION FORMS & WAIVERS: You can fill out a digital audition form prior to auditioning here. Additionally, you can review our participation waiver in advance here. Paper copies of our waiver will be available in person, but audition forms must be completed virtually. A waiver must be signed by each actor auditioning in person and every cast member. Auditionees will be given a number and have their photo taken. Auditions will be recorded for casting purposes only and will be destroyed following casting.

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS: Virtual auditions are open to performers unable to attend in-person auditions on May 15-16. Virtual auditionees will not be considered for principal roles without attending an in-person callback. Callbacks will be held May 17 or 18. Virtual Auditions must be uploaded by May 15. You can find more at millracetheatre.org/spongebob.

CASTING AND REHEARSALS: The cast list will be released on the MRTC website and social media pages following any potential call backs. The first cast meeting/read through will be held on Thursday, May 21. Rehearsals begin May 26. Rehearsals vary by role. All cast must attend every night during the final two weeks. For a full character list breakdown, expand the next section below.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Friday, July 17th, 2026
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Sunday, July 19th, 2026

QUESTIONS: Contact Director Kevin Earnest (kevinearnest@millracetheatre.org) or Production Manager Lauren Ulrich (laurenulrich@millracetheatre.org).