The musical is specially tailored for young actors and will run over six performances at the Watford Palace Theatre from 2-4 August 2024.
Open auditions will be held at the theatre on the 13, 14 and 15 March between 6:30pm - 8:30pm and young people aged 11-18 in school years 7-13 are encouraged to book through this link: https://watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/events/auditions-the-spongebob-musical-youth-edition/
Auditions will take the form of a workshop and auditionees will be asked to sing “Happy Birthday”.
Technical and creative team roles are also available for people aged between 16-25 years old. Applicants have until 1pm on 15 March to apply for these roles through this link including a CV and cover letter: https://form.jotform.com/240534651881054
Director James Williams said: “It’s great to be back with a joyous new production of SpongeBob the Musical: Youth Edition with our Young Company, supporting the talent and ambition of young people in Watford and beyond to the Three Counties.”
Watford Palace Young Company has been performing at Watford Palace Theatre for the past 20 years, with past productions including James & the Giant Peach, The Witches, and Peter Pan.
A £75 Production Fee payable towards some of the production costs will be required to be paid by those offered a place both in the show and behind the scenes. Watford Palace Theatre has a limited number of bursaries to offer young people from low-income households, or for whom finances would be a barrier to taking part.
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