Leading Cast
Meet loveably adaptable SpongeBob, (Katie K.) and goofball optimist Patrick (Nicholas D.), who lives under a rock in every sense of the word, as another beautiful Bikini Bottom Day dawns…
“BFFThat stands for Us!”
“I love getting to form new relationships with so many people with the same passion as me. And I also just love getting to do something so big and having so much fun being part of it!” - Zian
Supporting Cast
Meanwhile, all of Bikini Bottom’s other Colourful Cast of Characters are caught up in their own concerns, from Fast Food Domination to Dreams of taking Centre stage…
Liam A.Squidward
Roman G.-
Mr. Krabs
Sophia M. -
Pearl
Teddy C. -
Patchy the Pirate
Wanzhen T. -
Perch
Perkins
Nigel G.Plankton
Su
A dark shadow is cast over the Bright Bikini Bottom Day… …and we’re not just talking about the threat of active volcano, Mount Humongous!
When the threat is from within, things escalate to Code Orange - even if that does mean changing the bulb.
Supporting Cast
“Everybody knows, you can always trust the Government…”
So of course, the question on everybody’s mind is…who can we blame for all this?
The Government, the Media, - or Sandy the Squirrel and her suspicious science?
Elena G.
Lily L.
Ewan L.
Zian B.
Sophie R.
Raya C.
Sophia M.
Brielle N.
Ziya K.
Jaymes G.
Sarah E.
Evangeline C.
Sienna B.
Daliah G.
Dillan K.
Elle B.
Yumi P.
Lea A.
Ensem
“As a new student at CFIS, working on the musical this year got me to experience something I never had before and make some new friends.. I really enjoyed it!” - Sarah
Patchy th Pirate
Sometimes it’s easier to just be an outlaw,
…but that doesn’t stop our feelings from getting hurt.
“Pirates are People Too!”
Patchy’s Pirates
Kaylie P., Liam Al., Roman G.
Evangeline C., Sienna B., Daliah G., Raya C., Brielle N., Elle B., Yumi P., Ziya K., Sarah E., Lea A., Dillan K., Sophie R., Ewan L., Lily L., Elena G.
The El t i Skates
Teddy C.
Ethan A.
Elena G.
Zian B.
Roman G.
To everyone’s relief, too-young-tovote teenagers take charge in efforts to fund the exodus. And this means a benefit concert featuring Pearl’s beloved boy band, The Electric Skates.
Featuring Squidward?
“The Only time I Give Money is when a celebrity asks”
Can Squidward keep up with all their Diva demands? Will he get his moment on Centre Stage after all? Will his incessant migraine be cured once and for all by loud rock music?
Song List Act One
1. "Bikini Bottom Day" by Jonathan Coulton –SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Karen & Company
2. "Bikini Bottom Day" (reprise) by Coulton –SpongeBob
3. "No Control" by David Bowie & Brian Eno –Perch Perkins, SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Squidward, Patrick, Sandy, Plankton, Karen & Company2
4. "BFF" by Plain WhiteT's – SpongeBob & Patrick
5. "When the Going GetsTough" by T.I. –Plankton, Karen, SpongeBob & Company
6. "(Just a) Simple Sponge" by Panic! at the Disco – SpongeBob & Ensemble
7. "Daddy Knows Best" by Alex Ebert – Mr. Krabs & Pearl2
8. "Hero Is My Middle Name" by Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman – SpongeBob, Patrick & Sandy
9. "Super Sea Star Savior" by YolandaAdams –Patrick & Sardines
10. "Tomorrow Is" by The Flaming Lips – Sandy, SpongeBob, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Karen & Company
Song List Act Two
1. "Poor Pirates" by Sara Bareilles – Patchy & Pirates2
2. "Bikini Bottom Day" (reprise II) by Coulton – SpongeBob1
3. "Bikini Bottom Boogie" by StevenTyler & Joe Perry –The Electric Skates, Pearl & Company2
4. "Chop to theTop" by LadyAntebellum –Sandy & SpongeBob
5. "(I Guess I) MissYou" by John Legend –Patrick & SpongeBob2
6. "I'm Not a Loser" by They Might Be Giants – Squidward & Company
7. "(Just a) Simple Sponge" (reprise) by Panic! at the Disco – SpongeBob
8. "Best Day Ever" by Andy Paley & Tom Kenny – SpongeBob & Company
9. "Bikini Bottom Day" (reprise III) by Coulton – SpongeBob & Company
10. "SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song" by Derek Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg & Blaise Smith –SpongeBob & Company
Notes from the Directors
Sylvia Ricetto-Mendes
Ahoy! What a voyage it has been! The hard work and passion that students have are what keeps us going when we feel we don’t have any more energy! And then they - the kids- inspire us! They show kindness, empathy, leadership , and creativity -and through the unique bond that the musical theatre program provides- they support each other and shine! It is in these moments that you realise how much about life and human interaction we learn through theatre! This show has so many beautiful messages, the most important one being - you are special, so be happy being you. I am proud to be part of this project and happy to be able to work with a team of old and new friends. The grade twelves in this production started their musical theatre adventure with us in grade seven; however, I had taught them back when they were in grade four! Therefore, the growth and progress of this particular group has been close to my heart. I am so excited to share the accomplishments of our students and the heart-warming message of the show! Sit back and enjoy the “incredible, exceptional, and extraordinary,” Bikini Bottom world!
Debby Weis
Critics welcomed SpongeBob: The Musical as “a chaotic mess, and we’re here for it” and why not, with such a powerful song-writing team? The directors too embraced the chaos as we gave students free reign on Musical choice, poster design, prop procurement, and set design like never before. In line with the new-adopted MYP ethos of inquiry, where instructors are not so much the “Sage on the Stage” as the “Guide on the side”, we could sometimes be found cowering in the wings, misremembering character and song names, and confusing jellyfish for sardines for anemones, (which we can’t pronounce anyway). Amidst the chaos, I am indebted to the patience of the Costume Moms who have brought an extra dimension to these cartoon characters, and to our phenomenal art instructors who did the same with the scenery. Special thanks go to Christian, Lisa, Nic & of course Syl, who make up the brains and brawn of the operation, and, like SpongeBob, while I’m not sure what I bring to the table, I’m so happy to be there too!
kids care so much about this project, and it’s so amazing to watch them improve over the years both in terms of their skills and their confidence. Sometimes, as I am playing piano and singing along with the kids as we are learning, I find myself in true moments of happiness. This year, we have changed things up a bit and rather than me directing the orchestra, you will find me in the orchestra pit playing the drums during our performances, An unexpected, but welcomed
Orchestra
Gerry Hébert - Director
Dianne Gereluk - Violin (C)
Michelle Mah - Violin (S)
Armaan Sidhu - Flute (S)
Anna Melnik - Flute (S)
Hannah Laing - Clarinet (S)
Sara Bacsalmasi-PettigrewClarinet (C)
Alexander KoshmanAlto Sax (S)
Cloey Lachance - Alto Sax (C)
Mila Kosoric - Tenor Sax (S)
William Hergott - Tenor Sax (S)
Keegan Hackett - Trumpet (S)
Aria Gisby - Trombone (S)
Tim Embree - Trombone (P)
Graham Fox - Guitar (P)
Carl Janzen - Guitar (P)
Konrad Pluta - Keyboard & Assistant Director (P)
Gabby Graham - Bass (S)
Andrew Bacsalmasi (C)Drums
Stacey Duncalfe (C)Percussion
Mike Duncalfe (C)Percussion
Johnny Summers - Trumpet (P)
Stage manager:
Zacharie L.
Backstage Crew
Assistant Stage Manager:
Annika P.
Lighting crew leader: Isabel C.
Assistant lighting crew leader: Emma F.
Followspots: Grace K.
Nour N.
Backstage crew leaders
Bella (Isabella) M.
Syd (Sydney) P.
Backstage crew:
Sarah L.
Leighton B.
Audrey G.
Roman L.
Ayden Y.
Sound crew leader:
Gavin C-D
Sound crew:
Austin (Han) L.
Maddyx S.
Hair and Make-up:
Isabela Cl, Grace K., Emma Fero,
Poster Contest
Runner Up
Lea A.
Runner Up Poster Contest
Runner Up Poster Contest
Cissy Z
Set Construction
Nicolas Aubert
Christian Legault
Catherine Bernard
John Walker
Julie Chassagne
Neal Delaney
Nick Delaney
Syd Puskas
Roman Legault
Ayden Yu
Set Des ignCatherine Bernard With John Walker
Artists
Dahlia A.
Liseli B.
Leighton B.
Gavin C.
Tegan F.
Meera G.
Francesca C.
Christina G.
Miles G.
Audrey G.
Avin K.
Roman L.
Ben M.
Naomi N.
Jakub P.
Allison P.
Camden S.
Abigail S.
Natasha S.
Alexandra T.
Olivia W.
Addison W.
Ignacio Z.
Prop De signAline Garant
Artists
Sarah B.
Jean-François C.
Ayrton D-S.
Astou D.
Mara E.
Fiona E.
Allison G.C.
Sienne G.
Hannah H.
Olivia H.
Yannick J.
Kahir K.
Kai K.
Madeline M.
Eliette M.
Olurotimi O.
Anika R.
Kaz V.
Andrew W.
Aoife Y-D
Anisa P.
Small Fry
With thanks to Bonnie Jaycock, Lisa Mallory, Carole-Anne Brodeur, and Elyse Bilodeau, Reny Chakkalakal and Melissa Potestio
Sullivan K.
Daniyal T.
Abigail L.
Yuxi Z. (Cissy)
Eva M.
Xenia A.
Naya A.
Asher G.
Kavya D.
Isabella J.
Cora Di.
Ariela G.
Kavyaan D.
Amaia M.
Krivi I.
Tara O.
Oliver S.
Grace L.
Berwyn P.
Brooklyn W.
Annika B.
Yoonjo (Irena) K.
Orson P.
Sophia W.
Sidney D.
Zenith S.
Jadon H.
Claire C.
Kian S.
Harper U.
Chun Yiu (Jasper) J.
Grayson Ul.
Abigail A.
Leah U.
Student Leadership
Student Acting Leadership: Sky C. & Nicholas D.
Choreographers; Katie K., Sky C., Roman G., Annika P., Nick D.,
Makeup and Hair Leadership: Aria G., Martine J. and Claire W.
Student Leadership Assistance: Carissa Le & Mairirois O’Reilly Wilkes
Concession workers: Nadia S. Ben Mc.Emmy S. Lara P, Abigail and William Weis
Technical Crew Leaders: Zacharie L., Annika P., Sydney P., Isabella M., Isabel C., Emma F., Gavin C-D., Maddyx S., Austin L.
Graffiti Artists Led By LEAF:
Ben N. Lily L.,
Melissa H., Selena P , Ewan L., Caitlin G, Zehra G.
Donations
Wendy Coombs
Gillian Graham
Kendra Stone
Freehouse Dance Plus
West Ridge School Arts Department
Volunteer Thanks
Acting Coaches: Christian Legault, Sylvia Riccetto-Mendes, John Walker, Debby Weis
Choreographers: Lisa Mallory, Philip King, Vanessa Mockaddam, John Walker
Vocal Coaches: Andrew Bacsalmasi, Gillian Graham & Stephanie Kallay
Costume Volunteers/Star Volunteers: Wendy Coombs, Morella Ferrer, Gillian Graham, Kendra Stone, Tracy Elliot, Viorica Robinson
Sound Provision: Michael Lowes, Alison Hierons
Student Leadership Direction: Sylvia Riccetto-Mendes
Key Consultant: Nicolas Aubert
Volunteer Coordination: Sylvia Riccetto-Mendes
Parents Volunteers: to all who helped - We thank you for your support!
Makeup & Hair Artists: Aria G., Martine J., Claire W., Isabella C., Grace K., Emma F. Allison P., Meera G., Audrey G., Leighton B., Astrid G-H.
Alumni vocal coaching: Aaron Delaney & Grace Graham
Brunch food services: Nikki Camirand & Tracy Nelson
Stage Properties: Debby Weis
Marketing & Media: Katie Hunter & Stephanie Kallay
Program & Promotional Materials: Debby Weis
Front of House Manager: Tamara Neumann
Concessions and Merchandise Coordinators: Julie Chassagne & Debby Weis
Photographer: Andres Barillas-Acosta
Snack coordination: Bonnie Chiang
Music Director: Gerry Hérbert
Vocal Director: Andrew Bacsalmasi
Musical Co-Directors: Sylvia Ricetto-Mendes & Debby Weis
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the Calgary French & International School sits on Treaty 7 territory, and that the people of the Blackfoot Confederacy — including the Siksiká Nation, Piikáni Nation, Káinai Nation, Tsuut’ina Nation, and Iethka (Ee-iith-ka) Stoney Nakoda Nation including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney, and Otipemisiwak (Oh-tay-pem-soo-wak) Métis people from Calgary Elbow Métis District 6, were the caretakers of the land where we now learn and play.
CFIS is situated on Aiss ka pooma in Moh’kinstsis (Moh-gihn-tss-is). As active citizens, we share an ongoing responsibility to protect our land and understand our collective history. While deepening your knowledge of its significance, we encourage you to take action in safeguarding the land you live on.
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