The SpongeBob Musical

Cast

SpongeBob SquarePants…………………………………………………………….…..Erik Catalan

Patrick Star

Sandy Cheeks

Shane Burrows

Ernestine Balisi

Squidward……………………………………….….………………………..…Alexander Quiñonez

Mr. Krabs…...……………………………………….…….…..………………………..Eddie Voyce

Pearl Krabs.

Marie Campbell

Plankton.........................................................................................................................Ahlani Santos

Karen……..…….….………………………………………………………………….…..Karen Fox

Larry the Lobster

Patchy the Pirate

Scott Griffith

Travis Lindquist

Perch Perkins…………………………………………………..…………………….…Omar Huerta

Mayor of Bikini Bottom

Mrs. Puff

Marie Nearing

Megan Perkins

Old Man Jenkins……………………………………………………….……………...…..Jeff Nauer

Buster Bluetang…………………………………………………………………...…Ruby Schwerin

The Electric Skates/Ensemble

Danny Beldi, Naomi Catalan, Honey Creer

Ensemble Vinn Christianson, Sheccid Donatt, Erin Doolittle, Lynsey Goldberg, Trey Reeves

Voice-Over/Narrator Darryl Strohl-De Herrera

Musical Numbers

Act 1

“Bikini Bottom Day” (by Jonathan Coulton) Ensemble

“Bikini Bottom Day” Reprise 1 (by Jonathan Coulton)...……………………………….SpongeBob

“No Control” (by David Bowie and Brian Eno)…..………………...…Perch Perkins and Ensemble

“BFF” (by Plain White T’s)

SpongeBob and Patrick

“When the Going Gets Tough” (by T.I., Domani Harris, and Darwin Quinn)……………………… Plankton and Ensemble

“(Just A) Simple Sponge” (by Panic! At the disco) SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs and Ensemble

“Daddy Knows Best” (by Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros) Mr. Krabs, and Pearl

“Hero Is My Middle Name” (by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman)....SpongeBob, Sandy, and Patrick

“Super Sea Star Savior” (by Yolanda Adams) Patrick and Sardine Devotees

“Tomorrow Is” (by The Flaming Lips)………………………………………………….....Ensemble

There will be a fifteen minute intermission. Beverages & snacks are available in the 3rd floor lounge for purchase. Thank you for supporting the Woodland Opera House Guild!

Act 2

“Poor Pirates” (by Sara Bareilles)….………………………………….Patchy the Pirate and Pirates

“Bikini Bottom Day” Reprise 2 (by Jonathan Coulton)

SpongeBob

“Bikini Bottom Boogie” (by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith) The Electric Skates, Pearl, and Fans

“Chop to the Top” (by Lady Antebellum)...…………………………………Sandy and SpongeBob

“(I Guess I) Miss You” (by John Legend)..... SpongeBob and Patrick

“I’m Not a Loser” (by They Might Be Giants)…………………...…Squidward and Sea Anemones

“Simple Sponge” Reprise (by Panic! At The Disco)…………………………………….SpongeBob

“Best Day Ever” (by Andy Paley and Tom Kenny)

SpongeBob and Ensemble

“Finale: Bikini Bottom Day” Reprise 3 (by Jonathan Coulton) Ensemble

“SpongeBob Theme Song” (by Derek Drymon, Mark Harrison, Stephen Hillenburg and Blaise Smith).. Ensemble

Board of Trustees 2023-2024

Executive Committee President........................................................................................................Lou Anderson VP of Development…..……….…………………………………….…Jia-Min Rosendale CFO…………………………………….……………………………….....Grace Wheeler Secretary Amy Woodman Immediate Past President Steve Cairns

Trustees

Pat Aukes, Randy Blake, Sean Colon, Ryan Gordon-Morgan, Ashley Hill (DVM, PhD), Marc Hutt, Suzi Ishikawa, Elizabeth Morgan, Amber Robinson-Burmester, Gil Sebastian, Miyo Uchida

Kelly Coleman (Guild Representative)

Jenna Moncrief (City of Woodland Representative)

Woodland Opera House Student Representative

Amelia Robinson-Burmester

Note: If you are interested in volunteering to become a WOH Board member, please contact the Board President by email to President@WoodlandOpera House.Org. Thank you!

Woodland Opera House Guild 2023-2024 President.....................................................................................................Kelly Coleman Vice-President...............................................................................................Erik Daniells Secretary Sharon Day Treasurer..............................................................................................Christopher Olvera

Approximate show run time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Production Staff

Director and Choreographer Staci Arriaga

Musical Director and Conductor……………………………………………...………..……….Kay Hight

Production Manager……………………………………………………………………...…..Josh Hilliard

Stage Managers

Lou Anderson, Kelly Lynn Jordan

Assistant Stage Manager Anna Walton

Lighting Designer……...………………………………………………...…………………....Paul Zindel

Sound Designer Gabby Garcia

Assistant Sound Designer Marcia Gollober

Scenic Designer……………………………………………………...…………....………...Mark Deamer

Set Construction………………..Bailey Robinson-Burmester, Collin Robinson-Burmester, Josh Hilliard

Dance Captains Naomi Catalan, Vinn Christianson

Costume Designer…………………………………………………….…..……...….....…....Denise Miles

Costume Crew…………………………………....Lynsey Goldberg, Michelle Goldberg, Lora Kennedy, Lela Rosendale, Zariah Williamson

Prop Master Diane Haas

Props Assistant………………………………………………………………………………..Robert Haas

Technical Advisor……………………………………………...……..………...…….......Cameron Fuller

Sound Mixing Board Operator Gabby Garcia

Mics, Sound Effects, and Projection Operator Ben Garcia

Light Board Operator…………………………………………………………………………...Alex May

Spotlight Operators………………………….…………………..…Spencer Alexander, Mike Challender

Fly Operator Chris Taloff

Foley Artist……………………………………………………………………….…..Michelle Dela Cruz

Backstage Crew………………………………………...…Gabby Garcia, Kylie Koop, Auggie Schwerin

Dressers Auden Cunningham, Kylie Koop

Headshot Photography Kelly Lynn Jordan Photography

Promotional Photography…………….…………..…..…….…..……….…………….….Joshua Wheeler

Social Media Team……………………………………………………...Melissa Loscutoff, Betsy Taloff

Producer Tom Burmester

Staff

Executive Director……………………………………………………..……………...…..Tom Burmester

Education Director…………………………………………………………….………….Andrea St. Clair

Director of Operations Mary Nauer

Production Manager Josh Hilliard

Production Coordinator……………………………………………………………………...Denise Miles

Community Engagement Coordinator………………………………………………..Christopher Travlos Box Office Karen Vinyard, Irma Weldon House Managers…………………………………………………..……...Jennifer Cannon, Gala Erdman, Karen Fox, Rebecca Greb, Janie Linarez, Christopher Olvera, Sara Stock

Concessions Managers Jennifer Cannon, Karen Fox, Jasmine Gonzalez, Rebecca Greb, Janie Linarez, Sara Stock Intern…………………………………………………………………………………..Spencer Alexander

TADA Office Manager Martha Garrison

Teaching Artists Staci Arriaga, Katie Carlson-Cartwright, Erik Catalan, Naomi Catalan, Karen Fox, Lori Jarvey, Ania Mieszkowska, Crystal Rea, Bailey Robinson-Burmester, Lela Rosendale, Andrea St. Clair, Jeff Teague, Anna Walton, Joshua Wheeler

From The Director

Welcome to the wonderful undersea world of Bikini Bottom where the citizens face the impending doom of losing their homes to the ultimate destruction from the eruption of Mount Humongous. Sounds horrible, right? But wait! When all hope seems lost an unexpected hero rises up.

Now some of you might have come to see The SpongeBob Musical because you are big fan of the cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants. And some of you might be here because your kids love the cartoon series. Some of you might not even know who SpongeBob is or why he wears square pants, but you are here to support your friends on stage or to support the Woodland Opera House. No matter your reason for coming out to see this show there is one thing I do know. You will smile and I think even laugh. You will leave feeling uplifted.

I can’t wait for you to see everything this cast has in store for you! This cast, this crew, the designers, every single person who had a hand in putting together what you see and hear on stage (and there are A LOT so read that program) worked so incredibly hard to bring you all the joy and wonder you will experience. Thank them if you see them. I try to every day. Now sit back and enjoy this charming story of a sea sponge named SpongeBob and his friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks who show us the power of optimism, friendship, and tenacity as they fight to save Bikini Bottom. Enjoy the show!

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

Ernestine Balisi (Sandy Cheeks) is beyond thrilled to be in Bikini Bottom at WOH, having performed around the world with Nickelodeon and singing backup for Tom Kenny and the Hi-Seas! Other credits: Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez-BroadwayWorld Sacramento Award), 42nd Street (Peggy SawyerChesley Award), but favorite “role” is being Mommy to her son, Axel! Love to Mikey, Mommy, and as always, for Papa: “Aloha O’e my sweet angel.”

Danny Beldi (Electric Skate/Ensemble) is excited for his 6th performance at WOH. When not here, he performs at DMTC and The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival. Past shows: Gilligan's Island (Gilligan), The Producers (Leo Bloom), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Pastry Chefs), Young Frankenstein (Ziggy). Danny studied theatre at ARC and Chico State, focusing in Musical Theatre. He sings with the choral ensemble, Samantics, and hopes you enjoy the show! Raspberries!

Shane Burrows (Patrick Star) is thrilled to be back in his fourth show on the historic WOH stage. You might remember his last performance here in Madagascar: A Musical Adventure (Alex the Lion). Some of his most recent and favorite credits include: Assassins (Byck), Legally Blonde (Kyle, Dewey, Nikos, Elle’s Dad) both at Missouri Street Theatre. Shane sends all his love and gratitude to Staci, the cast, and his partner Jordan.

Marie Campbell (Pearl) had a “whale” of a time creating this joyful show with her fellow Bikini Bottom Citizens! Recently seen in Dear Edwina (Billie), Madagascar (Gloria), and Sister Act (Tina/Nun), Marie is grateful to join this amazingly talented cast and crew in bringing to life a story that illustrates the beauty of community, and the strength we find together. Big hugs to her fam, friends, WCS, and Limitless!

Erik Catalan (SpongeBob SquarePants) is back in his element, playing another cartoon-come-to-life. You may have seen him on the WOH stage previously in Madagascar, A Musical Adventure (Marty, the zebra), in Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), or in Shrek: The Musical (Lord Farquaad). As a "kid at heart" this is a dream role for Erik, who grew up watching Saturday Morning Cartoons with a big bowl of Froot Loops.

Naomi Catalan (Electric Skate/Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the Woodland Opera House for this fun-filled musical. She’s been featured recently in An American In Paris and Madagascar: A Musical Adventure (Ensemble) Naomi has danced ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary with the Opera House’s Education program since 2009 and has been an instructor since 2018. She's currently an English major and minors in Dance at Sacramento State.

Vinn Christianson (Ensemble) they/he is thrilled to be part of such a fun show and to be working with such a talented cast and crew! Vinn wants to remind the audience to have F.U.N. while in Bikini Bottom! “F is for friends who do things together, U is for you and me, N is for anywhere and anytime at all down here in the deep blue sea.”

Honey Creer (Electric Skate/Ensemble) is thrilled to get a chance to perform in her dream show. This is her fifth time on the WOH stage, previously in, In the heights (Carla), Once on this island (Storyteller), Treasure Island (parrot/ Ensemble), Corduroy (Lisa). She would love to thank the amazing cast and crew for their hard work and her family for their support. Shout out to Nicole, “hey, where’s my drink?”

Sheccid Donatt (Ensemble) is very happy to be making her Woodland Opera House debut! Sheccid's previous roles include Pippin (Berthe), Immaculate (Mia), Pinned Butterfly (Delenn), Macbeth (Fleance/Son of Macduff) – all at SCT. Also, The Invisible Man (Bunting/Janny) at Plotline Theatre. She has a BA in Sociology from UC Irvine where she got involved in their productions in a backstage capacity. IG; @sheccid.donatt

Erin Doolittle (Ensemble) Erin is excited to be a resident of Bikini Bottom! She has previously appeared in Woodland Opera House shows including: Newsies, Footloose, James and the Giant Peach, and Little Shop of Horrors. She would like to thank Staci, Kelly, and Kay for this amazing opportunity! She dedicates this tambourine-playing performance to her Aunt Chris, who rocks a mean tambourine!

Karen Fox (Karen) is happy to be back at the Woodland Opera House. Some past roles include: The Ghost of the Woodland Opera House (Irene Davis), Elf The Musical (Deb), Into The Woods (Jack’s mom), Newsies (Hannah), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II voice), and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Mae Pollett). She graduated from Southern Oregon University with a BS in Theater.

Lynsey Goldberg (Ensemble) is excited to be part of the cast of The SpongeBob Musical, despite never having seen SpongeBob and having no clue what shape his pants are. She is a sophomore at Christian Brothers High School and loves dancing. Her previous roles include Bye Bye Birdie (Nancy) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Marta). She thanks her family for their support as well as Staci for this amazing opportunity.

Scott Griffith (Larry the Lobster) is excited to be a part of The SpongeBob Musical. He hopes you enjoy the show, and he looks forward to returning to the WOH stage again.

Travis Lindquist (Patchy the Pirate) is excited to be setting sail again with the Woodland Opera House! They were previously seen in Treasure Island (cheesy Ben Gunn) and Jingle Arrgh the Way (Captain Braidbeard)!

Omar Ernesto Huerta (Perch Perkins) has performed at numerous Theaters in California. This is Omar’s first show at Woodland Oprea House! Their hobbies are Dungeon Mastering and playing Dungeons and Dragons, and L.A.R.P.ing. He is a Voice actor, and a Paraeducator at Lee Middle School. He is currently working on becoming a Teacher. Thank you for coming to our show!

Jeff Nauer (Old Man Jenkins) most recently played in The Ghost of Woodland Opera House (Duncan McKnight). Other roles include The Music Man (Marcellus) and Peter Pan (Smee). But his two favorite Opera House roles were the productions, Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye) and Miracle on 34th Street (Kris Kringle). As always, he dedicates his performance to his lovely bride, Mary. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Marie Nearing (Mayor) is honored to return to the Woodland Opera House stage, where she was last seen in Elf The Musical (Emily Hobbs). Favorite past roles include Urinetown (Hope Cladwell and Little Sally), Grease (Jan), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), and Wyrd Sisters (Greebo). Lots of love and thanks to her husband for his support.

Megan Perkins (Mrs. Puff) would normally be backstage orchestrating quick changes for shows. However, words cannot begin to describe how excited she is to be back on stage with this talented cast and crew. Megan made her debut in Once on this island (Mama Euralie), making this her second show on this stage. She would like to take this time to thank her friends and family for supporting her.

Alexander Quiñonez (Squidward) is grateful to be returning for his fourth production at the WOH. He has been a performer in the greater Sacramento region for over 10 years. Previous favorite credits include Angels in America (Louis), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck). He would like to thank Elyx & Kay for all their love and support.

Trey Reeves (Ensemble) is incredibly excited to be entering his debut show with Woodland Opera House! Previous roles include: Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Tick), Disney's Descendants (Doug), Immaculate (Gary Goodman), Pippin (Lewis), Saving Santa (DoorDash Dave), Bright Star (Ensemble), Servant of Two Masters (Pantalone), Clybourne Park (Steve/Karl Linder), Getting Out (Caldwell). He hopes everyone enjoys this nostalgic and colorful cartoon extravaganza!

Ahlani Santos (Plankton) is thrilled to unleash her inner villain in another amazing WOH production. You may have recently seen her in In the Heights (Nina Rosario) or in The of Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble) here at the Opera House! Ahlani would like to thank the cast and creative team for all of their hard work, and her family and friends for all of their support!

Ruby Schwerin (Buster Blutang) has been performing avidly since the age of 4 and is a sophomore at DaVinci High. Favorite previous credits include; Mary Poppins (Jane Banks), Oliver Twist (The Artful Dodger), and Firebringer (Chorn). Ruby enjoys painting, dance, and playing instruments. Words can’t express how grateful she is for this incredible cast and crew! Thanks for all the hard work you have put into making this show gorgeous!

Eddie Voyce (Mr. Krabs) is so excited to help bring Bikini Bottom to the WOH! He has been seen here recently in Corduroy (Corduroy), Treasure Island (Tom Morgan), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo), and Singin’ in the Rain (Cosmo) among others, and in the area in The Producers (Max Bialystock), YAGM, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Sweeney Todd (Beadle), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), and RENT! (Roger). Arrr ya ready, Kids??