WCDS Production of "The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition"

WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL PRESENTS

FALL MUSICAL PRODUCTION Rives Hall Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2 p.m.

"If you believe in yourself and with a tiny pinch of magic, all your dreams can come true."

- SpongeBob Cooper: We have enjoyed watching you shine on the stage throughout your time at WCDS. Keep reaching for the stars and making all of your dreams come true! We love you! WPE Love, Mom, Dad, Sophia, Axton and Mae

PRODUCTION OF

Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals www.concordtheatricals.com 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 or 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, 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 ©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

NATBUG “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer.

It sings because it has a song.”

-- Maya Angelou

Thank you for all of your songs through the years. I am so incredibly proud of you.

♥ Mom

Congratulations Lyric and Jace

Dad, Grannie, Auntie, and Layla

Congratulations

GEMMA

and the entire cast of The SpongeBob Musical

From Fish Sticks to Politics- My Son’s the Mayor!

Congratulations, Clinton!

Your hard work, passion, and talent shine through in every performance. Have fun and enjoy each moment as you create unforgettable memories. We are so proud of you and will be cheering you on from the audience!

Love, Mom, Dad, Carter, and Morgan

Congratulations on your Westchester debut, Samara!

I am so proud of you. Rock on, Electric Skates!!!

To the most beautiful Sardine we’ve ever seen, we are so proud of you!!! We love you and can’t wait to see you SHINE!!!

Love, Mommy, Daddy, Hampton and Margie

Congratulations to the cast and crew from Friends of the Fine Arts!

SCENE/SONG BREAKDOWN Act One Scene 1: Bikini Bottom Bikini Bottom Day.................... SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Krabs, Plankton, Karen, Ensemble BFF...........................................................................SpongeBob, Patrick, BFF Girls Scene 2: Bikini Bottom Town Square When the Going Gets Tough.............Plankton, SpongeBob, Old Man Jenkin, Karen, Ensemble Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come).............................................Squidward (Just a) Simple Sponge........................SpongeBob, Krabs, Chorus of Sponges Scene 3: The Krusty Krab Daddy Knows Best.................................................. Krabs, Pearl, Electric Skates Scene 4: The Chum Bucket/The Krusty Krab Scene 5: Patrick’s Rock Scene 6: Bikini Bottom Town Square Scene 7: Jellyfish Fields Hero is My Middle Name........................................ SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy Intermission: 15 minutes Act Two Scene 8: Bikini Bottom Town Square Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come).............................................Squidward Super Sea Star Savior................................................. Patrick, Sardine Devotees Scene 9: Bikini Bottom Town Square Scene 10: Bikini Bottom Bandshell Bikini Bottom Boogie........................................ Electric Skates, Pearl, Ensemble I’m Not a Loser........................................................ Squidward, Sea Anemones Scene 11: Bikini Bottom Bandshell cont.

Chop to the Top.................................................................... Sandy, SpongeBob Simple Sponge (Reprise)................................................................... SpongeBob Scene 12: Bikini Bottom Town Square Best Day Ever....................SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Ensemble Finale: Bikini Bottom Day................................ SpongeBob, Sandy, Squidward, Krabs, Ensemble Spongebob Theme Song......................................................................Ensemble

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CAST French Narrator: Anna Kate Albert SpongeBob Squarepants: Cooper Singer Gary: Robby Woodward Patrick Star: Natalie Clinard Squidward Q. Tentacles: James Collins Sandy Cheeks: Talia Taylor Eugene Krabs: Colin Taylor Sheldon J. Plankton: Wilson Caddy Karen Plankton: Pallavi Paruchuri Pearl Krabs: Skylar Townsend Perch Perkins: Maggie Mercadante Mayor of Bikini Bottom: Clinton Wagoner Larry the Lobster: Carter Metters Old Man Jenkins: Lyric Moore Mrs. Puff: Emma Leonard Sea Creatures/Citizens/Ensemble: Three Electric Skates: Clara Meixner, Samara Stidham, Ginny Thompson Six Sardine Devotees: (1) Kennedy Beck, (2) Gracie Couch, (3) Montgomery Ann Cumby, (4) Lillian Nowell, (5) Winter Evans, (6) Coraleigh Byrne Three Townfish: (1) Carys Nielsen, (2) Olivia Gross, (3) Cameron Bass Fish in Krabby Patty Costume: Sullie Reeder Girl Fish Trio/Letters BFF: Coraleigh Byrne, Gracie Couch, Charlotte Crowe Five Cowboy Fish: Aedan Dinan, Miller Heald, Brakston Mackall, Olin Miller, Ren Miller Angry Mob/Jellyfish: Harper Danley, Asher Gerardo, Seth Gerardo, Adysen Hobbs, Mila Kodidek, Presley Mills, Jace Moore, Holder Riggan, Maryam Shahmedi, Safa Shahmehdi, Iain Temperman, Sierra Tyson Chorus of Sponges: Reagan Beck, Gemma Elder, Jacob Graver, Charlotte Guffey, Beecher Heald, Adeline Jennings, Aisen Miller, Lulu Pope, Scout Smith, Sadie Stephenson, Madelyn Young, Wrenn Young Sea Anemones: Aaliyah Alvarado, Jamie Boyd, Ben Gavitt, Jack Gavitt, Salote Langi, Skylar Njuguna, Lorelai Pope, Eva Ramirez, Naira Saini, Lily Kate Sloop, Micheala Ward

PRODUCTION TEAM Director/Choreographer................................................................................ Debby Noyes Assistant Choreographer............................................................................ Emma Ruggery Music Director............................................................................................. Shelley Jennings Soloist Coach....................................................................................................Jaime English Costumes..............................................Elizabeth Caddy, Johanna English, Cast Parents Set and Light Design................................................................. Ken Mickey, Debby Noyes Sound Engineer...................................................................................................Ken Mickey SoundTracks....................................................................................................... Anna Larsen Lights...................................................................................................................Pearl Caddy Sound and Lights Assistant.......................................................................Natalie Chrisman Spotlights............................................................................. Tia Srishord, Megan Ridenhour Stage Crew..........................................................................Chase Sutton, Emma Ruggery Parent Volunteer Liaison....................................................................................Kim Herman

SPECIAL THANKS Cast Parents, Shane Hoffman, Victoria Bailess, WCDS Friends of the Fine Arts

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WESTCHESTERCDS.ORG/THEATRE

ABOUT WCDS PRODUCTIONS Welcome to the show! Westchester Country Day School is proud to present the first of three productions for this season, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, with a cast of more than 70 students from 1st through 12th grades.

Theatre productions at Westchester are truly a community effort supported by parents, faculty and volunteers who believe in the value of the performing arts in teaching and inspiring creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and character development. The lighting, sound, stage crew, scenery, makeup, and other elements of Westchester’s productions are largely provided by volunteers and students who are learning the craft of theatre performance and production.

We encourage participation and welcome performers and crew members of all experience levels.

For some of the students and volunteers, this is their first show. We encourage you to please join us in cheering them on as they develop valuable technical and performance skills in this live learning lab, the Rives Hall stage.

There is a place for everyone in the arts at WCDS! From audience member to volunteer to performer, we hope you will find a way to join the magic and fun!

UPCOMING ARTS EVENTS Middle School/Upper School Winter Concert 7 p.m., December 10 Grades PK-2 Winter Concert 5:30 p.m., December 12 Grades 3-5 Winter Concert 6:15 p.m., December 12 School of Music Instrumental Recital 2 p.m., January 26 School of Music Voice Recital 4 p.m., January 26

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