Based on the series by STEPHEN HILLENBURG
Book by KYLE JARROW
Musical Production Conceived by TINA LANDAU
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos andcharacters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.
Director:
Therese Walden-Murphy
Assistant Director:
Cydney Cosby
Stage Manager: Heidi Fliegelman
Assistant Stage Manager:
Clarissa Spinelli
Music Director:
Scott Anthony
Choreographer: Gina Veith
Assistant Choreographer: Lauren Cusik
Costumes Designer: Aileen Lynch McCulloch
Assistant Costumes Designer: Calley Kender
Lighting Designer: Becs Smith
Sound Designer: George Koenig
Scenic Designer: Marcel Barbezat
Assistant Carpenter: Micah Frasier
Tech Crew: Natalie de Rezende, Aria Jordyn Casanova-Ghosh, Melanie Leonard, Violet Turek, & Zeon Waterhouse
— WELCOME —
Theater arts classes and training is a fun way for children, adults (and all of us in between) to connect with oneself, find your voice and learn to use that voice out in the world. We hope all our performers have gained some courage, learned to listen to their instinct and are on the way to following their dreams.
Thank you for supporting Uptown Studio by being here today!
— Therese Walden-Murphy
Thurs, Aug 3rd, 7pm Fri, Aug 4th, 7pm & Fri, Aug 4th, 1pm & Sat, Aug 5th, 1pm
SpongeBob Squarepants ............. Ava McKernan ....................... Lilly Jackson
Patrick Star Morgan Flannery
Sandy Cheeks Eleni Marcantonis
Eugene Krabs Soph Butch
Squidward Tentacles Katerina Marcantonis
Pearl Krabs Gabby Lastrina
Sheldon Plankton Nikela Steinborn
Karen the Computer Ella Baker
Perch Perkins Katelyn Long
Mayor of Bikini Bottom / French Narrator Nora Zimmerman
Larry the Lobster / Gary Danielle Grisillo
Mrs Puff Karlee Welgoss
Old Man Jenkins ............................................................... ........ Koen Messinger
Patchy the Pirate ............................................................... ............... Cali Sousa
Electric Skates .................... Taylor Morris, Charlotte Price, & Maiya Wilhelmson
— ENSEMBLE —
Sophia Battiste ............................ Security Guard, Sponge, Jessie the Waitress, Jellyfish, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone
Sophia Boschulte ...................... Girl Fish, BFF, Sponge, Sardine, Sea Anemone
Aria Busel ............. Security Guard, Sponge, Mob Fish, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone
Phillip Matonis Cowboy Fish, BFF, Sponge, Buster Bluetang, Sardine, Sea Anemone
Taylor Morris Cowboy Fish, Plankton Dancer, Sponge, Jellyfish, Sea Anemone
Charlotte Price Cowboy Fish, PlanktonDancer, Sponge, Jellyfish, Sea Anemone
Mia Rodriguez Girl Fish, Sponge, Sardine
Cali Sousa Sponge, Mob Fish, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone, Krabby Patty
Pearl Spaulding Cowboy Fish, Plankton Dancer, Sponge, Sardine, Sea Anemone
Maiya Wilhelmson Cowboy Fish, PlanktonDancer, Sponge, Jellyfish, Sea Anemone
Julia Woods Girl Fish, BFF, Sponge, Sardine, Sea Anemone
16. “Simple Sponge (Reprise)”
17. “Best Day Ever”
18. “Finale: Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 3)”
& The Town
19. “Spongebob Theme Song” All Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, (9) Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, (12)
Jonathan Coulton, (1, 2, 11, 18) Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, (7)
The Flaming Lips, (10) Lady Antebellum, (13) Cyndi Lauper & Rob Hyman, (8)
John Legend, (14) Panic! At the Disco, (6, 16) Plain White T’s, (4)
They Might Be Giants, (15) T.I., Domani Harris, & Darwin Quinn, (5)
Derek Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg, & Blaise Smith(19)
And Songs by David Bowie & Brian Eno, (3) Tom Kenny & Andy Paley, (17)
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt, Sara Bareilles
Ever since you were a little girl, you’ve always known that you wanted to sing and act onstage. When you were a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz, you said to me while we were backstage, “I want to be onstage, not backstage!” You were 5 and even then you knew to say this in a mad voice with a scrunched up face. Lol. Well there’s no doubt you’ll be onstage in some way now and in the future. We are you biggest fans and we can’t wait to watch you once again up on stage this time as Pearl. We are so very proud of you Gabbie Lastrina! Never stop shining!!! Love Mom, Dad, Liv and Harley.
Ella Baker (Karen) began her stage career at the age of 5 as Gretl in The Media Theatre’s, The Sound of Music. From that experience on, Ella has been happiest when participating in a show. Ella is a senior at Penncrest High School and is very excited to be working again with Uptown Studio. In her free time, Ella enjoys spending time with her family camping or at the beach, and she also enjoys baking. She’d like to thank her family for always being so encouraging and everyone involved in the show for such a great experience.
Sophia Battiste (Security Guard, Sponge, Jessie the Waitress, Jellyfish, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone) is a 7th grader at Fugett Middle School. She has been in Fugett’s production of Newsies as Hazel. In her spare time she likes singing and watching Hamilton, playing softball and basketball, and reading.
Sophia Boshulte (Girl Fish, BBF, Sponge, Sardine, Pirate, Sea Anemone) is a 7th grader at Kennett Middle School. She loves to act and sing - in her 6th grade chorus concert, she was one of the soloists for “Imagine” by John Lennon. She has studied at Carousel Performing Arts for five years. She also enjoys playing basketball.
Aria Busel (Security Guard, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone, Mob Fish) will be a 7th grader at Garnet Valley Middle School. Aria has performed in Shrek Jr. the Musical at Bethel Springs Elementary School and in The Little Mermaid Jr. at Garnet Valley Middle School.
Soph Butch (Mr. Krabs) is a rising 9th grader at The Westtown School and has been studying at Uptown Studio for many years. They are a member of The Uptown Singers. Favorite Uptown shows include: The Descendants (Cruella), Aladdin Jr. (Rajah), Honk Jr. (Penny), and FreckleFace Strawberry (Ballet Girl). Other performances include Broadway Our Way Review (various roles), Story Store (Teller 6), and Ellsworth (Pig) at The Westtown School. Soph also enjoys singing, karate and playing bass.
Morgan Flannery (Patrick Star) is a rising Junior at Downingtown High School East. She is thrilled to be back on stage at Uptown Studio, where she previously portrayed Narrator/ Mysterious Man in the production of Into the Woods and Clownfish in The Rainbow Fish Coincidentally, Morgan also participated in Downingtown East’s production of Spongebob the Musical this year. In Morgan’s free time, she enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. She would like to thank her vocal teacher, Monica Pica, as well as her family for supporting her throughout the years.
Danielle Grisillo (Larry the Lobster/Gary) is excited to be back on stage at Uptown!. Previously, she was in The Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr., Honk Jr., Freckleface Strawberry, and The Descendants at Uptown Studio! She was also on the production team for Uptown Studio’s “Matilda, Jr.” earlier this summer as an Assistant Stage Manager. And she served as a spotlight operator for Uptown Studio’s production of Into the Woods. At school she was in All Together Now and Seussical Jr. She has taken several classes at Uptown Studio including her favorite, Improvisation. Danielle has also participated in the Pennsylvania Theatre Institute at West Chester University. When not in class or a show, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and friends; and playing with her cat Checkers.
Lilly Jackson (SpongeBob) just graduated this year from the Downingtown STEM Academy, making this her eleventh and final show at Uptown Studio. She wants to thank Therese for always encouraging her to learn and grow both on and off stage. She also wants to thank Kennedy, Maggie, and Heidi for being the best stage managers and teachers over the years and being there for her. Finally, she would like to give the biggest thank you to Monica Pica for introducing her to Uptown Studio and providing Lilly with endless support. She would not be where she is today without Monica. Thank you for everything everyone and let’s break our legs together one last time!
Congratulations
Love, Mom, Dad and Noah
Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Max & Avery
Gabbie Lastrina (Pearl) is a rising eighth grader at Lionville Middle School. She most recently finished Uptown Studio’s production of The Little Mermaid, playing Atina, and was an ensemble member in Fiddler on the Roof in a school production. Gabbie loves theater and is so excited to play Pearl. She thanks her family, friends, and Monica Pica, her vocal coach, for making all of this happen.
Katelyn Long (Perch Perkins) is a rising 8th grader at The Westtown School and is very excited to perform in another main stage show with Uptown Studio. Katelyn has been studying with Uptown Studio since 2015. Prior shows include: The Little Mermaid Jr. (Sebastian) The Rainbow Fish Musical (Hermit Crab), Descendants (Audrey), Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. (Dina), Aladdin Jr. (Manal), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Maxine), Honk Jr. (Ugly), Freckleface Strawberry (Emily), Junie B. Jones (Grace; Kimmy), Dear Edwina Jr. (Lola; Sonoma), As You Like It (Young Rosalind), Annie (Molly), How to Eat Like a Child, Willy Wonka Jr. (Oompa-Loompa; Candyman Kid), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble), Uptown Studio Holiday Cheer Concerts, and The Future Stars Benefits. Katelyn also performs with the Uptown Singers and enjoys improv, soccer, tennis, swimming, going to the beach and spending time with friends and family.
Eleni Marcantonis (Sandy) is entering her sophomore year at Rustin High School as a member of the Thespian Honors Society. You may have seen her in Freckleface Strawberry (Mother), Dreamland (Show Choir), Descendants (Fairy Godmother), or Into the Woods (Stepmom) here at Uptown! In her freshman year at Rustin, she had an incredible experience as a prostitute in Les Mis. When she isn’t acting, she loves reading, hanging out with friends, and crafting. She’s super excited to be a part of The SpongeBob Musical!
Kat Marcantonis (Squidward) is entering 8th grade at Stetson Middle School. Recently, she has been in The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Descendants (Jane), and countless other shows over the course of the last 8 years as a part of West Chester Studio here at Uptown!. Last year at Stetson, she was Gertrude in their production of Seussical Jr.. When she isn’t on stage, she loves to draw, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family. She is so excited to be a part of SpongeBob which is one of her all time favorites and even has a special role where she gets to showcase her clarinet talent on stage!
Phillip Matonis (Cowboy Fish, BFF, Sponge, Buster Bluetang, Sardine, Pirate, Sea Anemone) is a rising 8th grader at Stetson Middle School who loves acting, singing, and dancing in musicals! He has been in All Together Now and Seussical Jr. at Stetson and sings in chorus and chorale. At Uptown Studio, Phillip has been in Descendants and The Little Mermaid, in addition to taking Improv classes. For fun, Phillip likes to take care of his frog, Jelly, make bead bracelets, collect Pusheens, and listen to Taylor Swift!
Ava McKernan (SpongeBob) is a junior at Villa Maria Academy High School, where she participates in their theater and music programs. She has been on the Uptown stage for Glee Week, Black Box Studio, and the Future Stars Benefit. Ava is very grateful for the opportunity to know and work with Ms. Therese and the entire SpongeBob cast & crew.
Koen Messinger (Old Man Jenkins) is a rising 8th grader at Stetson Middle School. He studies acting and improv at Uptown Studio, and has performed in Aladdin Jr., Descendants and The Little Mermaid, Jr. Koen enjoys singing, listening to music, hanging out with friends, creating artwork, and studying fashion.
You sparkled the moment you were born...
Continue to reach for the stars!
Break a leg Julia!
Love, Mom & Dad
Taylor Morris (Electric Skate, Cowboy Fish, Plankton Dancer, Sponge, Jellyfish) is thrilled to be in The Spongebob Musical this summer! Taylor is a rising 8th grader at Great Valley Middle School. She has been doing theater for over 8 years and has been at Uptown Studio for 2 years. You might have previously seen her in The Little Mermaid Jr. (Ariel) Rainbow Fish (Little Fish), SchoolHouse Rock (Dori) and many more! Taylor would like to thank the awesome cast and crew for an amazing experience! Enjoy the show!
Charlotte Price (Electric Skate, Cowboy Fish, PlanktonDancer, Sponge, Jellyfish, Pirate) is a rising 8th grader at Peirce Middle School. She has two years’ experience of chorus and concert chorale and one year of drama club as an orphan in Annie. Charlotte loves to sing, draw, and read in her free time.
Mia Rodriguez (Girl Fish, Sponge, Sardine, Pirate, Sea Anemone) is 14 years old and attends Peirce Middle School. She has a passion for musical theater and has been a cast member of a few productions including High School Musical Jr., Annie Jr., and Legally Blonde Jr. Mia has taken acting and singing classes at Uptown Studio and dancing in Time to Leap Dance Center. She is currently a student in Kim Russell Voice Studio; she is a member of her school’s Concert Chorale and a member of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. In her spare time, she listens to K-pop music and draws fashion designs.
Cali Sousa (Patchy the Pirate, Sponge, Mob Fish, Teen Fan, Sea Anemone, Krabby Patty) is going into eighth grade. She’s been in Aladdin, Decedents, The Little Mermaid, and two galas. In both galas, she did improv, as she’s taken around three improv classes now. Cali likes to write, draw, and play video games.
Pearl Spaulding (Cowboy Fish, Plankton Dancer, Sponge, Sardine, Sea Anemone) is a ninth grader at Henderson High School. Some of her favorite roles have included Annie in Annie Jr. and a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde Jr. at Peirce Middle School, and Beth Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Barley Sheaf. She has also appeared in shows at Uptown Studio, SALT Stagelight, and with Grounded Aerial. She studies acting and dance at Uptown Studio and the Dance Center and voice with Monica Pica. Pearl also runs cross country and track. Thanks to the cast and crew at Uptown!
Nikela Steinborn (Sheldon Plankton) is a 9th grader at Henderson High School. They have played in Freckleface Strawberry (Don Fontaine) at Uptown Studio, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Phineous Trout) at SALT, Legally Blonde (Aaron Shultz) last year at PMS, and The Addams Family (Mal) at SALT. The latest show Nik has been seen in is Annie at PMS (Oliver Warbucks). Nik takes singing lessons and improv classes and has gone to different summer theater camps. In their free time, they like to read and write. Nik would like to thank Monica Pica for getting them ready for this audition.
SATURDAY CLASSES
Super Storytellers
Ages 3-K
FUNdamentals of Theatre
Grades K-2nd
Acting Academy
Grades 3-4
Black Box Studio 1
Grades 5-7
Singing Academy
Grades 2-4
Singing Artist
Grades 5-12
Black Box Studio 2
Grades 8-12
MONDAY
Acting for the Camera
Grades 6-12
Adult Acting
Ages 18 & UP
Audition Prep
Grades 6-12
Improvisation
Grades 7-12
Improv Youth
Grades 4-6
Uptown Singers
Grades 6-12 (Audition Only)
Broadway Kiddos
Grades K-2
Adult Improv
Ages 18 & UP
Advanced Improv
Karlee Welgoss (Mrs. Puff) is in 10th grade at West Chester East High School who truly enjoys performing on the stage. She has participated in many classes with Uptown Studio and is so thrilled to be performing back on the Uptown! Stage. Credits with Uptown Studio include: The Holiday Cheer Concert, Disney’s Descendants The Musical (Grimhilde), the East Coast premiere of Dreamland (Colonel Rasmussen), The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever (Angel Choir), Future Stars Benefit, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Dan Dad). Karlee has been performing since a young age and has performed with other theatre companies including - Malvern Theatre Society: The Wizard of Oz (Aunt Em) and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potiphar); Walnut Street Theatre: The Music Man – zoom production (Mayor Shinn); and WolfPAC: The Aristocats, Sleeping Beauty (Chirp), and Seussical the Musical (Vlad Vladikoff). At the age of 7, Karlee performed with Kenny Rogers at his Holiday concert in Valley Forge, PA. Karlee also enjoys volleyball, swimming and being with friends and family.
Maiya Wilhelmson (Electric Skate, Cowboy Fish, PlanktonDancer, Sponge, Jellyfish) is a rising 8th grader at Stetson Middle School with a passion for performing. She has been studying with Uptown Studio for over 5 years, last appearing in The Little Mermaid as Scuttle. When she’s not at the theater, she enjoys spending time with her friends, skateboarding, drawing, and reading.
Julia Woods (Girl Fish, BFF, Sponge, Sardine, Pirate, Sea Anemone) is a 7th grader at Peirce Middle School with big dreams. This is her first show at Uptown Studio. She enjoys taking piano and singing lessons, as well as acting.
Nora Zimmerman (Mayor of Bikini Bottom, French Narrator) is a rising Junior at Penncrest High School. Nora has been in shows such as Seussical the Musical Jr., Matilda Jr., Murder on the Orient Express, and You Can’t Take it With You. Nora has played piano for over a decade and has a passion for fine arts. She thanks the directors and crew (as well as Mrs Baker for the rides). Enjoy the show!
Nikela, We cannot wait to see you shine on stage as Plankton!
Love, Mom, Dad, Jack, Papa, Nana and Dziadek
Best wishes to the cast and crew! Break a leg!
Phillip, we are so excited to go under the sea again with you! Break a leg!!
Love: Mom, Dad, Henry & William
Therese Walden-Murphy (Director) is the Director of Education at Uptown and is the founding director of Uptown Studio. Therese is a professional actress who has performed in NYC, LA as well as regional theaters across the country. She holds an MFA in Classical Theatre from the Old Globe Theater Professional Actors Training Program and has been seen and heard in Voice-Overs, TV, Industrials, Film and on stage. Therese joined the closing cast of the 1997 Broadway Company of ANNIE as Martin Charnin’s assistant director and continued on with the National Tour. Therese received a Best Actress Dramalogue Award for her work as Grace in ANNIE and was nominated for a Best Actress Robby Award for her work as Fiona in BRIGADOON, both while working in LA. In addition to performing, Therese has directed over 25 productions for WCStudio and Uptown Studio, enjoys designing costumes and props but her biggest passion is helping young people find their voice. Therese is a proud member of AEA & SAG/AFTRA.
Cydney Cosby (Assistant Director) will be entering 12th grade at Bishop Shanahan High School. She studied acting at Indiana Repertory Theatre, IWU Wildcat Summer Camp, and Uptown Studio. She played “Alice” in the semi-professional show at Uptown Studio, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. She played “Deloris” in Sister Act: The Musical. She also played “Octopus” in The Rainbow Fish Musical. She was part of the “New Dawn Show Choir Ensemble” in the musical Dreamland. She recently played “The Witch” in the musical Into the Woods. She took many classes here at Uptown Studio. She loves gymnastics, dance, singing, and acting and enjoys baking in her spare time. This is Cydney’s professional debut as assistant director of a musical production at Uptown Studio!
Heidi Fliegelman (Stage Manager) (she/her) is a West Chester-based English Language Arts teacher by day, and a theatre artist by night/weekend/whenever she can! As a classroom teacher, she is passionate about centering arts integration, equity, and inclusion. Heidi spoke at TEDxUniversityofDelaware 2021, recently published in Voices from the Middle, and looks forward to presenting at the 2023 annual convention for The National Council of Teachers of English. Beyond the traditional classroom, Heidi is proud to have been a part of the Uptown Studio education team since 2020, where she has since taught various improv and acting classes. Working with multiple local schools, as well as Uptown!, her directing and stage management credits include: Matilda Jr. (SM), The Little Mermaid Jr. (SM), Seussical The Musical Jr. (AD), You Can’t Take It With You (director x2), TV Through The Times (director), Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. (SM), Around The World in 8 Plays (director), Murder On The Orient Express (director), and Arsenic & Old Lace (director). Having the opportunity to foster spaces of creativity, curiosity, and empathy is her favorite part about pursuing arts education.
Clarissa Spinelli (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore at Rustin HS, where she performed as Cinderella in Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon and in the ensemble in Les Miserables. Having only lived in PA for two years, she is new to the Uptown family. She enjoys Taylor Swift and hanging with friends.
Scott Anthony (Music Director) began piano lessons at age 4, sang in performance choirs as a youth, and has continued his passion for music ever since. Scott studied organ and piano at Peabody Conservatory, then transferred to Catholic University to study with the Emmy-award winning Marilyn Neeley. A graduate of Catholic University (B.M.) and Temple (M.M.) in Piano Performance, Scott studied music theory with the legendary Clinton Adams and students of Thomas Benjamin while at Peabody. Having also studied jazz piano with Philadelphia local Andy Kahn, he was Music Director at Media Theatre for the 2013-2014 season. He is an accomplished freelance accompanist and performer in the West Chester area. He currently helps teach and conducts shows for the Malvern Theater Society, and serves as Music Director at Cresheim Valley Church in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Scott enjoys spending time with his baby daughter Jane, and two Siberian cats.
time.
The Marcantonis ladies have loved SpongeBob a long time. The Marcantonis ladies have loved SpongeBob
They can’t wait to share it with their friends at Uptown!
Congrats to all on another fabulous show.
Gina Veith (Choreographer) has been choreographing and directing musicals for middle and high schools, community and regional theaters for more than 22 years. She was a professional dancer who danced on many stages including Egypt, Las Vegas, Guam, Reno and Atlantic City. Gina has owned her dance studio for 15 years and loves sharing her passion in the studio and on stage with children and adults of all ages!
Lauren Cusik (Assistant Choreographer) is a sophomore at Garnet Valley High School, she has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She was assistant choreographer in Descendants and Into the Woods at Uptown Studios. She was student director/assistant choreographer in Little Mermaid Jr. at Garnet Valley Middle School. She was dance captain in both Matilda at Center Stage Productions and Dreamland at Uptown Studio. She is currently dance captain in Sister Act at Center Stage Productions, and she can’t wait to do more shows in the future.
Aileen Lynch McCulloch (Costumes Designer) (She/They) MA Theatre Villanova; BA Theatre Mary Washington University is the Interim Production Manager at West Chester University this year. Previously they ran Vagabond Acting Troupe for 25 years, leading the company to the top of the PHL17 Hotlist for six years in a row for children’s entertainment before merging with the Steel River Playhouse in 2015, where she remained for another (almost) five years. She “retired” in 2018, and then got bored after two years of lock-down, so jumped back in taking on temp gigs all over the place. Aileen has been a resident designer at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center for the last year, designing sets and/or costumes for: Aladdin Jr., Dreamland, Rainbow Fish, Little Mermaid and Into the Woods. She is also Managing Artistic Director of the Arts Bubble in Pottstown, PA where she offers a free acting program through the Tri County Community Network (recently directing: Chicago, Starmites and something else this summer), and works at The Center for Performing and Fine Arts at Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School since 2021 in many different gig capacities, including long term sub. On the board of directors of The Philadelphia Independence Awards for High School Musical Theatre, Aileen heads up the Give a Musical Grant committee. They were Development Dramaturge on the just optioned musical Moses in Harlem by Walter Robinson and was writing assistant to Neil Howe on his sequel to The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy. Other past gigs have included (and are not limited to): The Philadelphia Young Playwrights Festival (teaching artist and head of the New Visions project) (8 years), Young Audiences of Eastern PA (Interim ED to facilitate the merger with NJ branch), The Baldwin School (Middle and High School Drama Teacher) for five years as well as gig work with many area theatre companies and schools.
Calley Kender (Assistant Costumes Designer) is a Sophomore at West Chester University studying Musical Theater. She has been involved in theater since 3rd grade and her love for theater continues to grow. This is her first year working at Uptown and is so excited to work with everyone to have fun and put together an amazing show.
Becs Smith (Lighting Designer) is a Maryland native, and a West Chester/Philly based artist. Throughout their career, they have worked for various styles and sizes of shows including Theatre, Dance, Corporate, and Concert Design and Direction. After graduating from West Chester University in 2021, they have worked with QVC, Longwood Gardens, Carnival of Ruin, West Chester Studio, Kun Yang Lin Dance Group, Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, and Windish Music Group. Smith has been working with the West Chester Studio education program for over a year and is excited to continue their work of student-based theatre.
George Koeing (Sound Designer) is a Philadelphia based audio technician. He has been at the Knauer PAC since June of 2022 and has been the sound designer for several Uptown Studio productions. He would like to thank Josh, Therese, and Erin.
We are so proud we are you. Good luck and break a leg!
Love Mom, Dad, Mariana, Robert & Isla
Aria Jordyn Casanova-Ghosh (Tech Crew) is a senior at Delaware Valley Friends School, Senior. Jordyn has had a passion for theatre since a young age. They work on the Spongebob Musical stage crew, and have done behind the scenes work for two years at their school. They enjoy reading, photography, and fashion.
Melanie Leonard (Tech Crew) is a rising junior at Rustin High School. She has worked on several shows at school and other communities in several aspects of stage crew and stage management. This is her second production working at Uptown after Matilda Jr. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, working with children and going to the gym.
Natalie de Rezende (Tech Crew) is a freshman at Great Valley High School, hoping to gain more experience with technical theatre. She has participated in two theatre productions previously, but has not worked backstage thus far. She enjoys photography and film analysis in her free time.
Violet Turek (Tech Crew) is an 8th grader at Fugett Middle School. This is her first time working in theater. In her free time she likes to play the cello, play the piano, and play video games.
Zeon Waterhouse (Tech Crew) (ze/zir) is a senior at The Westtown School who enjoys backstage work. This is zir first show at uptown. Ze has stage managed, light designed, and done a variety of other crew activities at Westtown, and was eager to do more crew work this summer. When not in the theater, Zeon enjoys playing Sims 4, pottery, and crocheting.
Nora, have a great show!
It’s always a joy to see you on stageespecially as Bikini Bottom’s fearless leader. Knock ‘em dead, Mayor.
Xoxo, Mom & Dad.
Soph, We know you will shine tonight. You are always our shining Star and we love seeing you perform.
So Proud of you!
Love, Grandmom & Pop XOXO
Aria, Keep sharing your beautiful and creative spirit! We are proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, & Ethan
Nora, Break a Leg!
We are so happy to watch you on stage!
Love! The Bakers
Soph, Always love to watch you on stage! We are so excited and know the show will be amazing.
Love, Uncle Chris & Aunt Christie
Soph, We absolutely LOVE watching you do what you LOVE! We hope you always find joy in performing! Break a Leg!
Love, Grandmom & Pop
Ella,
it is always a treat to watch you on stage. Have fun. Love you!
Mom and Dad
Ella, Break a Leg. We love you!
Lucy & Gus
We are so proud of you!
Can’t wait to watch you on stage again, doing what you love! Have a great show!!
Clarissa,
11 years of bossing your brother around have prepared you for this moment.
Best of luck keeping everyone in line.
Love Mom & Dad
Email: nathan@cckab.com
Website: cckab.com
Have fun playing SpongeBob! We are so proud of everything you do, on & off stage. Love you - Mom, Dad, Isabella & Lily
We Are So Proud of You! Love, Mom and Dad
Congratulations
Good luck teaching SpongeBob how to drive the boatmobile! That will be you learning soon enough.
We always enjoy watching you shine or being evil on the stage. May you always keep your dream alive!
You never cease to amaze us!
There is no limit because you rock it even at the bottom of the sea!
We love you!
Mom, Dad, Emma, Julian
(also Coco, Pickles, Atlas, Tiger and Sunny)
What an honor! We are so proud of you!
This is what happens when you ask for something and God does you one better!
Love, Your Village (AKA ADORING FANS):
Mom, Cameron, Nanny, Traci, Aunt Debbie, Aunt Kathy, Uncle Walt, Uncle Ricky, Kevin and Taylor, Ms. Joyce and Uncle Richard, Mum-mum, Sasha, Noelle, and let’s not forget Zoey and Destiny!
