Musical Showcase: The SpongeBob Musical, Youth Edition
Overview
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants!
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!
The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander 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 and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley.
Our showcase program gives student actors the opportunity to receive top-level training as they work in an ensemble with their peers towards a final performance. The rehearsal process allows students to work with professional directors, actors, and choreographers. This is an intensive program, and one that provides actors with pride of ownership as they develop skills as performers and develop confidence in their off-stage lives.
All students registered for this program will be cast in the show and will strengthen their acting, singing, and dancing skills throughout the process. The show includes roles for new and experienced performers. Solos, as well as ensemble singing opportunities, are available. More information and instructions will be emailed to registrants before the start of the program.
Students are expected to attend each rehearsal for the full time listed and attend all performances for their assigned cast.
Rehearsals
Semester: Spring 2024
Ages: 9-15
Dates: Saturdays, February 10-May 18 (no class on Feb 17, March 23, March 30, and May 25)
Time:
Cast 1 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (AM program)
Cast 2 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (AM program)
Cast 3 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm (PM program)
Tuition: $475
Location: Expectation Church, 11924 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Performance
Date: Saturday, June 1 AND Sunday, June 2
Time: 10:30am (Morning Cast 1); 1:30pm (Morning Cast 2); 4:30pm (Afternoon Cast)
Location: Harris Theater, George Mason University Fairfax Campus
Notes
- Cost includes all rehearsals and performance, and a show T-shirt.
- Students should break a hearty snack for their snack break. Please, do not bring any nut products.
- There will be an additional evening rehearsal in the performance space the week of May 28-31, day/time to be announced.
Registration opens on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
“AFYP Member” Only Registration: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm; General Public Registration opens at 8:00 pm
Cast 1
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cast 2
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cast 3
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
If the program you would like to enroll in is full, please join our waitlist and our staff will be in touch with you with updates by email. Questions may be sent to showcase@afyp.org.
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact academy@gmu.edu for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.