Lyric Opera KC Presents: Maya and the Magic Ring
Performance Program
Lawrence Arts Center presents
The SpongeBob Musical
February 23, 2024, 7:00 pmFebruary 24, 2024, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pmFebruary 25, 2024, 2:00 pmFebruary 29, 2024, 7:00 pmMarch 1, 2024, 7:00 pmMarch 2, 2024, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Please note:
- There will be fog, sirens, flashing lights, moving lights, and latex balloons in the production.
- The show runs 2 hours and 30 mins with a 10 min intermission.
Credits 🧽
Directed by Justin Harbaugh
Music Direction by Erin Zipper
Choreography by Justin Harbaugh & Leslie Dymond
Acting and Vocal Coach Ric Averill
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 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
Any video and/or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.
©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.
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Welcome to Bikini Bottom! 🍍
Welcome to the Lawrence Arts Center’s production of The SpongeBob Musical! On July 17, 1999, the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon burst onto our TV sets, and we were immediately immersed in the adventures of an optimistic young sponge. We now take his biggest adventure onto our Main Stage with this 2018 Tony Nominee for Best Musical.
In a world where citizens of Bikini Bottom are uncertain what tomorrow may bring, and their home is threatened, the town is quickly thrown into chaos. Who will save the day? SpongeBob and his friends Sandy and Patrick show us that, to counter the forces of bigotry, exploitation, and disinformation, we must treat each other with kindness, foster inclusion, and gain empathy.
The performers, musicians, and crew worked to create this show in just six weeks. Their skills and passion are beyond words, and they have pushed our creativity each day.
Thank you to the leadership that brought this show to life: Erin, Ric, Leslie, Kalen, Samaria, Lexey, and Elizabeth—finally, a big thank you to all the families, caregivers and audience members. We could not do this without all of you!
Sit back, relax, and enjoy The SpongeBob Musical.
Justin Harbaugh
Director/Co-Choreographer
The Songs 🎶
Act I
- “Bikini Bottom Day” | The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
- “Bikini Bottom Day (Reprise 1)” | SpongeBob
- “No Control” | Perch Perkins, The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
- “BFF” | SpongeBob & Patrick
- “When the Going Gets Tough” | Plankton, The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
- “(Just a) Simple Sponge” | SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Sponges
- “Daddy Knows Best” | Mr. Krabs, Pearl
- “Hero Is My Middle Name” | SpongeBob, Sandy, Patrick
- “Super Sea Star Savior” | Patrick, Sardines
- “Tomorrow Is” | The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
🦀 10-Minute Intermission 🦀
Act II
- “Poor Pirates” | Patchy, Pirates
- “Bikini Bottom Day Reprise” | SpongeBob
- “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
- “Simple Sponge (Reprise)” | SpongeBob
- “Tomorrow Is (Reprise) / Best Day Ever | SpongeBob, The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
- Finale: “Bikini Bottom Day Reprise” | The Citizens of Bikini Bottom
Cast, Ensemble & Band 🏖
Cast |
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SpongeBob | Arthur Phog Clifford |
Patrick | Adrian Brothers |
Sandy | Megan Hill |
Squidward | Ella Rhuems |
Mr. Krabs | Jasper Mumford |
Plankton | Jack Malin |
French Narrator | Jen Walker |
Pearl | Kayla Cook |
Karen | Alex Bellavia |
The Mayor | Robin Michael |
Perch Perkins | Felicia Goodison |
Patchy the Pirate | Ric Averill |
Security Guard 1 | Jason Van Nice |
Security Guard 2 | Isabella Luchsinger-Cuevas |
Larry | Owen Gerrish |
Mrs. Puff | Devi Arkeketa |
Johnny the Bartender | Gladys Demby |
Krabby Patty with Legs | Margaret Weisbrod-Morris |
Gary the Snail | Nolan Stewart |
The Electric Skates | Jacob Micka
Anders Benson January Jackson |
Old Man Jenkins | Oscar Lang |
Buster Bluetang | Andrew Heideman |
Mob Fish | Emmett Henry |
Upside Down Fish | Kouri Demlash |
BFF Dancers | Jacob Micka
Lily Stewart Cadence Mayfield |
Sardine 1 | Lily Stewart |
Sardine 2 | Eva Farmer |
Sardine 3 | Owen Gerrish |
Sardine 4 | Nolan Stewart |
Sardine 5 | Isabella Luchsinger-Cuevas |
Sea Anemones | Sarah Song
Santana Romero |
Ensemble A 🌊 |
Emmett Henry
Nolan Stewart Owen Gerrish Jacob Micka Isabella Luchsinger-Cuevas Eva Farmer Lily Stewart Felicia Goodison Jennifer Walker Kayla Cook Alex Bellavia |
Ensemble B 🏴☠️ |
Oscar Lang
Kouri Demelash Anders Benson Andrew Heideman Jason Van Nice Cadence Mayfield Evie MacFarland Gladys Demby January Jackson Devi Arkeketa Robin Michael |
Youth Ensemble 🦈 |
Ollie Averill
Zea Alvarez Libby Cain Moe Frye Oliver Lang Spenser Greer Ayla Roundy Grace Goodison Ida Hegeman Markis Krestas Ollie Jepson-Pike Karoline Beinek-Pentzer Kennedy Michael Lucy Needham Naomi Watts |
Band 🥁 |
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Piano | Erin Zipper |
Keys, Strings | Ric Averill |
Guitar | Jeff Jackson |
Bass | Jim Piller |
Drums/Foley | Matt Bell |
Tech Class 🐙
- Alexandra Sanchez
- Isabel Sanchez
- Liam Price
- Max Dahda
- Cora Brownley
- Graham Hall
- Lucas Hasiuk
- Benjamin Tiemann
- Katherine Walters
- Nicolette Davis
- Lillian Ramsey
- Sawyer Harding
- Kalispell Johnson
- Nora Kemp
- Celia O’Connor
- Miles Perez
- Isobel Krestas
- Zizi Ball
- Ellie Seybold
- Maddy Turner
- Alia Leon
Production Team 🐳
- Director/Co-Choreographer Justin Harbaugh
- Acting/Music Coach Ric Averill
- Music Director Erin Zipper
- Co-Choreographer Leslie Dymond
- Scenic Designer Samaria Fleig
- Lighting Designer Lexey Jost
- Costume Designer Landon Noll
- Costume Assistant Jess Finkemeier
- Stage Manager/Assistant Director Kalen Stockton
- Sound Technician Josiah Moreno
- Scenic Builders Cliff Hoitt-Lange, David Nichols, Elliot Yochim, Jennifer Walker, Jess Finkemeier, Jodie Little, Lexey Jost, Monica Shafii, Nico Scales, Samaria Fleig, Sofia Bilbao, Tevin Mershon, and the SpongeBob Junior Tech Class
- Sound Engineer Josiah Moreno
- Sound Assistant Miles Perez
- Running Crew Elliot Yochim, Cliff Hoitt-Lange, SpongeBob Junior Tech Class
Production Staff 🐚
Director of Performing Arts Elizabeth Sullivan
Associate Director of Performing Arts & Education Justin Harbaugh
Technical Director/Production Manager Samaria Fleig
Assistant Technical Director Lexey Jost
Event Manager Lisa Purdon
Box Office Manager Josiah Moreno
Artistic Director Emeritus, Performing Arts Ric Averill
Special Thanks 🐿
- Pet World
- Liberty Hall
- Just Food
- Matt Bell
- Courtney Farr
- Macey Webb
- Lawrence Parks & Recreation Dept.
- Freestate High School
- Billy Mills Middle School
- Leavenworth High School
- Madison Plouvier
- David Brown
- Jane Pennington & Theater Lawrence
- Keats Johnson
- Sarah Bowling
- Trish Nuteboom
- Bryce Jones
- Keith Miles
- Jeff Noll
- Rochelle Watson
- Karla Luchsinger
- Lucy Needham
- Monica Shafii
- Hang12
- Nick Schmiedeler
- Lisa Purdon
- Our amazing volunteers!
- Parents and families of the cast and crew!
50 Years of Art for Everyone 🎉
This production wouldn’t be possible without YOUR support. Help the Lawrence Arts Center celebrate its 50th anniversary, and lay the foundation for 50 more years of community-based and educational theatre. Donate to the Lawrence Arts Center’s School of Theatre and Music today!
Meet the Production Staff
Justin Harbaugh
Director of Performing Arts
Samaria Fleig
Technical Director, Production Manager
Lexey Jost
Assistant Technical Director, Shop Manager
Josiah Moreno
Box Office Manager, Sound Technician
Ric Averill
Artistic Director of Performing Arts Emeritus
Erin Zipper
Music Director, The SpongeBob Musical & School of Theatre and Music
Landon Noll
Costume Designer
Jeff Jackson
The SpongeBob Musical, Musician-Guitar
Matt Bell
The SpongeBob Musical, Musician-Drums/Foley
James Piller
The SpongeBob Musical, Musician-Bass
Elliot Yochim
Technical Crew