The SpongeBob Musical - Fall 2022

TRIPLE THREAT

WELCOME TO THE SHOW

At Music Theatre Wichita, we have been entrusted with great gifts.

To the parents of our cast: we know that nothing is more precious than your children. We take seriously the responsibility of teaching and guiding them through a show-creating process, and we will continually strive to do the best we can for these youth.

In this we have a great "north star" - Kim Gee Vines, the last Executive Director of Music Theatre for Young People. Kim and the MTYP board have allowed us to carry the MTYP programs forward under the auspices of Music Theatre Wichita. Anyone who knows Kim knows that she has a deep respect for children, and a belief that the theatre can help them discover who they are meant to be. The hallmark of Kim's tenure at MTYP was that she centered everything around what was best for each student who came through the organization's doors.

This first year has been one of learning, growth, reflection - not only for the students, but also for our staff! We remain humbled by the support and the success of those who did this work before. We also want to mention that Kim's friend, journalist Corie Brown, made a generous gift this year in Kim's honor to support access and inclusion to anyone interested in joining an MTW/MTYP production in the future.To make a gift to the Kim Gee Vines fund, or to make a recommendation for how this fund can support families in our community, you can email us at office@mtwichita.org.

BRIAN J. MARCUM

Director

ANGELA CASSETTE

Director

“We are grateful. And we think you'll all be proud of what these young talents have accomplished.”

PRESENTS

Nickelodeon's

The SpongeBob Musical

Based on the Series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by

Kyle Jarrow

Original Songs by

Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Shape & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, The 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 Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Co-Music Director

Phillip Creasser-Taylor

Set & Production Designer

Education Director

Joshua Larson

Lighting Designer

Jacob Locke

Jordan Slusher Costume Designer

Alex Kinsinger Stage Manager

Meghan McGehee

Props Master/Archivist

Kimberly Loya-Enriquez

Director of Production Michael Cole

Sound Designer

Joshua Gordon

Technical Director

Jeremy Littlefield

Education Intern

Jaden Kindle

Assistant Director/ Choreographer

Jaden Kindle

Directed/Choreographed by

Audra Bryant

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is

arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

Performance musical tracks provided by Right On Cue Services www.RightOnCueServices.com

SONGS

Act I

Bikini Bottom/The Krusty Krab

Bikini Bottom Day The Town

Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1) SpongeBob

No Control Perch Perkins, The Town Patrick's Rock

BFF SpongeBob, Patrick

Bikini Bottom Town Square

When The Going Gets Tough Plankton, The Town (Just a) Simple Sponge SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Sponges The Krusty Krab

Daddy Knows Best Mr. Krabs, Pearl Jellyfish Fields

Hero is My Middle Name

SpongeBob, Sandy, Patrick Bikini Bottom

Super Sea-Star Savior Patrick, Sardines

Tomorrow Is The Town 15 minute intermission.

Act II

Patchy Interruption

Poor Pirates Patchy, Pirates

The Pineapple

Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 2) SpongeBob

Bikini Bottom Bandshell/ Mount Humongous

Bikini Bottom Boogie

The Electric Skates, Pearl, Fans Chop To The Top Sandy, SpongeBob (I Guess I) Miss You SpongeBob, Patrick I'm Not A Loser Squidward, Sea Anemones

Mount Humongous/Chum Bucket

Simple Sponge (Reprise) SpongeBob Bikini Bottom

Best Day Ever SpongeBob, The Town

Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3) The Town SpongeBob Theme Song

CAST

SpongeBob SquarePants

Lexye Collins

Patrick Star Jacob Crabtree

Sandy Cheeks Clara Stover-Brown

Squidward Q. Tentacles Kellen Clinton

Eugene H. Krabs Samuel Leopold

Pearl Krabs* Mia Webster

Sheldon J. Plankton Keaton Mohr Karen the Computer Abigail Metcalf

Perch Perkins Hayden Munro

Patchy the Pirate* Camden McQuilliam Mayor of Bikini Bottom* Madison Schulte

The French Narrator* Montana Roberts

Mrs. Puff* Naomi Terrell

Larry the Lobster* Quinten Recio

Old Man Jenkins* Cassidy Martin Electric Skates* Bella Bogner, Juliette Falo, Em Hodges Ensemble Izzy Lehman, Madilynn Pawloski, Addi Rains, Montana Roberts (Dance Captain)

*Denotes named roles that will also serve as members of the ensemble in different parts throughout the show.

CREW

Artistic Staff

Director/Choreographer

Audra Bryant

Music Director Phillip Creasser-Taylor

Assistant Director/Choreographer

Jaden Kindle

Set and Projections Designer Jordan Slusher

Costume Designer Jacob Locke

Lighting Designer Alex Kinsinger

Stage Manager Meghan McGehee

Props Master Kimberly Loya-Enriquez

Sound Designer Joshua Gordon

Director of Production Michael Cole

Technical Director Jeremy Littlefield

Education Director Joshua Larson

Education Intern Jaden Kindle

A special thank you to Donnell Leopold, Amy Roberts, Chastity Pawloski,

WHO'S WHO

Lexye Collins as SpongeBob SquarePants

Lexye is a Senior in high school, and first found her passion for theatre with MTYP in the first grade. Most recently she was “Anna” in Frozen Jr. She would like to thank her friends & family for their support and encouraging her to work towards her dreams. She would also like to thank all her mentors and teachers over the years that have fostered her love for the Arts.

Jacob Crabtree as Patrick Star

Jacob is so grateful to be working with the cast of SpongeBob the Musical! This is his sixth show at MTYP, and his eleventh show overall. He would like to thank his parents, his sister, his vocal teacher Amy Means, the cast, and the crew for making this show incredible and unforgettable!

Clara Stover-Brown as Sandy Cheeks

Clara is currently a freshman in high school, loves all things theatre, and is so excited to be in another MTYP/MTW show! She was recently apart of The Wizard of Oz, and Frozen Jr. She would like to thank her amazing friends and family, but most of all her AMAZING vocal coach Injoy Fountain! Enjoy the show! @clarastoverbrown

Kellen Clinton

as Squidward Q. Tentacles

Kellen is excited to play Squidward in this show! He was Hans in Frozen Jr. (MTYP) and some of his favorite roles include Charlie in Willy Wonka (Maize Community Theatre) & Nigel in Matilda (MTYP). He was the Outstanding Supporting Actor for Roxy’s 2021-22 season. He would like to thank you for coming and supporting him, and the cast & crew behind this show!

Samuel Leopold

as Eugene H. Krabs

Samuel is a senior in high school and Drum Major for the Marching Grizzlies. Sam’s past roles include Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone & Kristoff in Frozen, Jr. Sam is a straight-A student and All-State Trumpet player who also loves to play the piano, recorder, and ukulele. He is on the e-sports team at school and enjoys competing on Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch

WHO'S WHO

Mia Webster as Pearl Krabs*

Mia is so happy to be playing Pearl in SpongeBob the Musical! She has also been seen in previous shows at MTYP including Shrek the Musical (Gingy), and Frozen Jr. (Snow Chorus) at MTYP/MTW, and James and the Giant Peach (Ladybug) at her school. Enjoy the show!

Keaton Mohr

as Sheldon J. Plankton

Keaton is thrilled to be playing Plankton! He was recently in Stagelights Theatre’s production of Newsies as Les, Keaton has danced since the age of three and has been a competitive dancer for seven years. He would like to thank his parents, teachers, and vocal coach, Amy Menas for believing in him & giving him opportunities to be on stage!

Abigail Metcalf

as Karen the Computer

Abi is ecstatic to be portraying Karen the Computer in SpongeBob the Musical! Abi has also played in the ensemble of Schoolhouse Rock, a painter in Best Little Theater In Town, the Wicked Witch in Shrek the Musical, and Mayzie the Bird in Suessical the Musical. Thank you for coming to the show!

Hayden Munro as Perch Perkins

Hayden is a junior in high school and is proud to be in his 12th show at MTYP! He was previously seen as Shrek at MTYP, and Fester at WCTDC. Hayden hopes to pursue a future in film production and is incredibly excited for everyone to see the show! Enjoy!

Camden McQuilliam as Patchy the Pirate*

Camden is fascinated by the fact that she is Patchy the Pirate. Previously, she’s been seen in shows Frozen Jr, and The Wizard of Oz, and is also involved in productions at school like The Phantom Tollbooth. Thanks for visiting the undersea spectacle that is Bikini Bottom! Please remember to respect your local pirates!

WHO'S WHO

Madison Schulte as Mayor of Bikini Bottom*

Madison is ecstatic to play the mayor in SpongeBob the Musical as her first show with MTYP! She enjoys performing, playing tennis, and being with friends. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

Montana Roberts as The French Narrator*

Montana is so excited to be in SpongeBob the Musical here at MTYP! Montana has also been seen in Wizard of Oz and he has been dancing for five years. When not performing, Montana enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. Thank you for coming to the show!

Naomi Terrell as Mrs. Puff*

Naomi is thrilled to be Mrs. Puff in SpongeBob the Musical with MTYP! She loves musical theatre and is very grateful for a place like MTYP with a great environment and amazing people. Enjoy the show!

Quinten Recio as Larry the Lobster*

Quinten is so excited to be performing in his first musical ever! Quinten is currently a senior in high school and has been in choir his whole life. Quinten also enjoys playing Xbox with his friends and can’t wait to be in more musicals. Thank you for coming to the show!

Cassidy Martin as Old Man Jenkins*

Cassidy is so excited for this performance of SpongeBob the Musical! She has been in several shows with MTYP/MTW, including Peter Pan, Shrek, Frozen Jr., and The Wizard of Oz. Cassidy also participates in yearbook and choir at school. She hopes that you have so much fun being a part of this fun, underwater world!

WHO'S WHO

Bella Bogner as Electric Skates*

Bella is thrilled to perform in her 2nd MTYP production. She has performed in Orlando, FL productions of SpongeBob the Musical (ensemble), The Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim), and Matilda (school kid). She enjoys art, choir, and musical theater summer camps. Bella thanks her family and friends for all their love & support and a big thank you to her vocal coach, Jennifer Marcum!

Juliette Falo

Juliette can’t wait for her friends and family to see her as an Electric Skate in SpongeBob the Musical! She has done many other shows with MTYP/MTW, including Frozen Jr., Matilda, and Newsies. Juliette is also very involved with the performing arts at her school. Thank you so much for coming to the show!

Em Hodges

Em is 12 years old, and in the 7th grade. They love music and skateboarding. Em has been doing theatre for five years and is so excited to be in this great cast of SpongeBob the Musical!

Izzy Lehman as Ensemble

Izzy is so excited to be in the ensemble of SpongeBob the Musical! Previously, Izzy has been in Shrek, Frozen Jr., Children of Eden, and in MTW’s Songs of Hamilton performance classes. At school, Izzy is on the volleyball team, and plays clarinet in her school’s band! Thank you all for coming to Bikini Bottom!

Madilynn Pawloski

Madilynn is beyond excited to be in the ensemble of SpongeBob the Musical! This is her second show with MTYP, after being in the Snow Chorus in Frozen Jr. She has fond memories of watching SpongeBob with her older brother. Enjoy your visit to Bikini Bottom!

WHO'S WHO

Addi Rains

Addi is so excited to be in the cast of SpongeBob the Musical! Addi is in eighth grade and is a part of her worship team at church. She has previously been seen in Frozen Jr. and The Little Mermaid Jr. Thank you for coming and enjoy your time in Bikini Bottom!

CREW WHO'S WHO

Audra Bryant Director/Choreographer

Audra is thrilled to be back home telling this silly & joyful story. She is an NYC-based Director, Choreographer, and Educator. Director/ Choreography credits include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Cabaret (Black Rock Theater) & Into the Woods.Choreographer/Associate. Thanks to Josh, Brian, & the MTW team for bringing her home. Boldly and faithfully

Phillip Creasser-Taylor Music Director

Phillip holds a dual bachelor ’s in vocal music & Speech/Theatre Education. His favorite music direction credits include West Side Story and Little Women. Awarded Outstanding Music Direction by the American College Theatre Festival. He teaches at Northeast High School. Philip serves as music director for the Young Spirit Choir at East Heights United Methodist Church.

Jaden Kindle Assistant Director/Choreographer

Jaden is grateful to be on the production team of SpongeBob! A junior studying musical theatre and dance at WSU, Jaden works at MTW as the Education Intern, and at Butler Community College as an adjunct professor & assistant choreographer. Thanks to Josh, Audra, Phil, Meghan, and all the amazing humans that made this show possible! @jadenkindle / www.jadenkindle.com

Jordan Slusher Set and Projections Designer

Jordan is a graduate of Wichita State and is thrilled to be returning to MTWichita for its second youth production. Recent scenic & projection design credits include Mirette and Grease at MTWichita; Sleeping Beauty for Ballet Wichita, and the new opera Staggerwing with Opera Kansas. Thank you for the wonderful collaborations!

Jacob Locke Costume Designer

Jacob became an official staff member in 2019, but has worked in the costume shop as a stitcher since 2015 and has been part of the rentals team since 2016. Jacob enjoys immaculately clean costumes that are impeccably constructed. A Wichita native, he is passionate about art in all its forms and is proud to contribute to Wichita's vibrant arts scene.

CREW WHO'S WHO

Alex Kinsinger Lighting Designer

Alex is excited to be the Lighting Designer of SpongeBob! Originally from Topeka, Alex graduated from Kansas State University in 2020. This summer he was a carpenter for Music Theatre Wichita. Now he works as a substitute teacher and high school theatre technical director for the Mulvane School district.

Meghan McGehee Stage Manager

Meghan is a K-State graduate with a major in theatre. Since graduating, Meghan has worked with Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Commonwealth Shakespeare, and most recently at Maples Repertory Theatre as Assistant Director of Education. She would like to thank her family for their support, as well as the cast and crew for making this show "totally coral!"

Kimberly Loya-Enriquez Props Master

Kim is an actress/costumer who’s dipping her toes in the props world for the first time. Working in the MTW costume shop sparked a passion for technical theatre. Previous credits include Rabbit Hole (Becca), and In The Heights (Nina). Kim would like to thank her Family, Seth, & Emma for their love and support… also for listening to her long rambles about SpongeBob Props.

Joshua Gordon Sound Designer

Josh has enjoyed a career in theatre for 25 years. His highlights include working with Mandy Patinkin, Martin Short, Hal Holbrook, & Bernadette Peters. Josh is the owner of Event Systems, working with a wide range of customers including The Orpheum & MTW. Josh designed the sound for MTW’s Jersey Boys. He would like to thank Brian Marcum for this new opportunity with MTYP.

Michael Cole Director of Production

Michael is MTWichita’s newest year-round staff member, after working as Lighting Director & Lighting Designer in 2021 and 2022. He is relocating from New York City, and has worked internationally on dance, opera, musical theatre, corporate events and more. His credits include productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, international tours, and regional theatre across the USA.

CREW WHO'S WHO

Jeremy Littlefield Technical Director

Jeremy was excited to join MTWichita's year-round staff recently Jeremy has his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and his BFA from Oklahoma City University. He has worked places from Texas all the way to New York. He would like to thank those who worked on this show and the 190 Local.

Joshua Larson Education Director

Joshua is eager to create a robust education program at MTWichita. He worked as the staging director for the Teen Choir & choreographer of MTW’s national audition tour. He also worked as a choreographer at WSU, Friends, various high schools, & theatres in the Wichita area. Joshua is an avid traveler & real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.

SPECIAL THANKS

Front of House and Box

Office Staff:

Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager

Ethan Crank, Box Office

Tyler Kueser, Box Office

Connor Klaassen, Box Office

Administrative support team, including:

Kacy Meinecke, photographer

Danielle Quint, graphic designer

Flamingo Ink

Special thanks to:

Donnell Leopold, Amy Roberts, Chastity Pawloski, Madilynn Pawloski, Kelcy Mohr, Sharla Collins, and Lexye Collins for volunteering to help paint the set.

Support of our education season also comes from:

The National Endowment for the Arts

The Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commission

The Dwane L. and Velma Lunt Wallace Foundation

The Beth Anderson Fund at the Legacy Community Foundation

Rita and Herbert Z. Gold Charitable Trust

The Trust Company of Kansas

The Arts Council of Wichita

We respectfully acknowledge that Music Theatre Wichita creates and performs on the ancestral lands of the Wichita, Kiowa, and Osage peoples. We honor the many Indigenous people who were on this land before us and who are still here.

MTWichita makes a leap forward

educational offerings by adding Teaching Artist Heidi Biever to the team. Over the last 20 years, Heidi developed an innovative musical theatre curriculum, while teaching thousands of young students in State College, PA. She brings her experience and enthusiasm to Wichita.

is open for a range

classes

classes, starting with children as young as two.

Wichita State University.