Rather than building one set, Boisvert designed it to be multiple fragments held by the actors. The musical provides a soundtrack of rock and pop hits featuring David Bowie and Panic at the Disco. “But in my mind I’m thinking, ‘OK, I’m pushing this button at this time,’ or ‘I’m turning on this mic at this time.' It’s really rewarding because I know how much time and energy is put into making that happen.”’ SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical brings a new depth to the characters that the audience does not receive from the television series.Ĭontinuing the magic is set designer Nick Boisvert, who strategically designed the set to facilitate seamless transitions and spark the childlike imagination many of us may have lost over the years.īoisvert was advised by Assistant Dean Bill Symington to "think about how children’s theatre would do it." That required Boisvert to dive into his imagination and think critically about the scenic displays. The audience gets to experience the end product, which is fun because I hear how magical and fun it feels,” Brown said. “I know all the bells and whistles of how many things are in motion at all times. The task is daunting - but nonetheless rewarding. Sound effects play an integral role in the magic of what makes the musical come to life. Brown, cast as Foley Fish did, and her role in the play tasks her with mimicking sounds ranging from SpongeBob’s iconic squeaky rubber boots to the shuffling of Mr. The rehearsal atmosphere is different - you’re here to have fun on stage and bring these nostalgic characters back to life.”ĭavid Loewen, as Plankton, plays the antagonist.īut Kary didn't grow up watching SpongeBob. “To transition from the intensity of 'Hamlet' to constant high energy is crazy. “It’s a complete 180 coming from one of Shakespeare’s best tragedies, spinning around to a fun musical based off of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,'” said Christian Shepherd, who plays SpongeBob.
Christian Shepherd shifted into study mode for his role - he did not watch the series growing up. The production, which features soundtracks of David Bowie and Panic at the Disco, is nothing like "Hamlet," which opened the academic year at Ethington. “It’s a fun but new take of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' so have that nostalgia but also enjoy a story you’ve never seen before.”
“I want the audience to feel that sense of nostalgia and joy but also enjoy this new experience because it’s not based on a specific episode,” sound designer Danielle Brown said.
Danielle Brown, who also plays Foley Fish, says the audience reactions are what makes her role as sound designer so rewarding.
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