A NYT Jr. Production
Nickelodeon The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition Digital Program
September 25-27
Based on the Series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Directed by Jenna Moll Reyes
CAST
SpongBob SquarePants… Connor McFadden
Patrick Star… Ryker Schindler
Sandy Cheeks… Brooke Gunderson
Squidward Q. Tentacles… Millie Mao
Mr. Krabs… Kenzie Burrell
Pearl Krabs… Gianna Sauceda
Sheldon Plankton… Jude Miller
Karen Plankton… Addy Sharp
Perch Perkins… John Gomez
Mayor of Bikini Bottom… Camryn “Cam” Radcliff
Ensemble
Isla Birzer
Maddox Booren
Malachi Calley
Waverly Davis
Brady Duval
Andrew Garcia
Esme Hanel
AceLynn Harris
Silas Johnson
Allie Judd
Harlyn Knoebel
Aries LaPlante
Danielle Lawhon
Harper Mackintosh
Daly Mao
Camila Munoz Garcia
Lily Salaz
Gemma Swensen
Lyla Thomas
CREATIVE TEAM
Director… Jenna Moll Reyes
Stage Manager… Theo Scroggins
Lighting Designer… Todd Morton
Sound Designer… Daniel Mori
Set Designer… Wren Tran Ryder
Costume Designer… Jasper Day
Choreographers… Matthew Daily, Jenny Weiss
Music Director… Caleb Wegner
Production Assistants…
Jubilee Beard
Morgan Connors
Rachel Crosby
Aria Hanel
Technical Crew…
Mya Alvarez-Benson
Iris Bennett
Bryce Bowlin
Ephraim Beard
Bella Jobman
Joanie Johnson
Rylo Vivas
NORTHGLENN ARTS TEAM
Executive Producer Michael Stricker
Artistic Producer Patrick Berger
NYT Program Director Kimberly Jongejan
Production Stage Manager … Veronica Legler
Artistic Producer… Patrick Berger
NYT/A Program Coordinator… Emily Hin
Production Stage Manager… Veronica Legler
Technical Director… Daniel Mori
Assistant Technical Director… Wren Tran Ryder
Marketing… Terra Mueller
Marketing Assistant… Amanda Hurst
Patron Services…
Ana Guzman
Ken Lassiter
Olivia McCarthy
Campbell Rosner
Linda Symank
Photography, videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Special thanks to Prairie View High School Theatre for generously sharing set pieces!
SONG LIST
ACT I:
Scene 1: Bikini Bottom
Bikini Bottom Day
BFF
Scene 2: Bikini Bottom Town Square
When the Going Get Tough
Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come)
(Just A) Simple Sponge
Scene 3: The Krusty Krab – Daddy Knows Best
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
Scene 8: Bikini Bottom Town Square
Look Out World (‘Cause Here I Come) #2
Super Sea Star Savior
INTERMISSION
ACT II:
Scene Nine: Bikini Bottom Square
Scene Ten: Bikini Bottom Bandshell
Bikini Bottom Boogie
I’m Not A Loser
Scene Eleven: Bikini Bottom Bandshell
Chop to the Top
Simple Sponge (Reprise)
Scene Twelve: Bikini Bottom Town Square
Best Day Ever
Finale: Bikini Bottom Day
Bows
SpongeBob Theme Song
CAST BIOS
Connor McFadden… SpongBob SquarePants
Connor is thrilled to be in his 1st NYT production! He attends Summit Academy once a week and is homeschooled. He’s participated in plays through Summit and most recently was Pongo in 101 Dalmatians. He’s excited to learn more about musical theatre. Connor loves to play the piano and has participated in the multiple piano festival the last two years. He also enjoys playing tennis and other racquet sports. He wants to thank NYT for this wonderful opportunity and his brother for vocal lessons.
Ryker Schindler… Patrick Star
Ryker is thrilled to be in his 9th show at NYT, especially underneath his favorite rock! Previous shows he’s done at NYT include Madagascar Jr. (Lars the Lemur), Honk Jr. (Billy), Shrek Jr. (Big Bad Wolf), Enchanted Sleeping Beauty Jr. (Dark Knight), Finding Nemo Jr. (Nemo), Goldilocks On Trials Jr. (Papa Bear), Wizard of Oz (Munchkin Coroner), and Annie Jr. (Warbucks). Outside of theatre, he likes to hang out with friends, be in nature, and dance to K-Pop. He’d like to thank his mom and dad for being so supportive for his theatre journey, his brothers for inspiring him with their ways of music, and his sisters for always being kind and helping on the way through theatre with him.
Brooke Gunderson… Sandy Cheeks
Brooke is so excited to be back for her 2nd production with NYT! Previous shows include Into the Woods Jr. (Little Red), Seussical Jr. (JoJo), Annie Jr. and Annie Kids (Lily & Annie), and 101 Dalmatians Kids (Cruella). She loves to sing and play piano. Brooke also plays cello in her school orchestra. When she’s not singing or acting, she’s likely playing pickleball, going on a run, or making movies. She’s grateful for every second she gets on stage, especially when she gets to share each one with amazing friends!
Millie Mao… Squidward Q. Tentacles
Millie is excited to be playing Squidward in her 5th NYT production! Previous roles at NYT include Munchkin Barrister in The Wizard of Oz, Damselfish in Finding Nemo, Orange Witch in Enchanted Sleeping Beauty, and Ensemble in James & the Giant Peach. Other credits include Pinocchio in My Son Pinocchio and Ladahlord in James & the Giant Peach. Outside of musical theater, Millie loves drawing, reading, and playing golf. Millie would like to thank her friends, family, teachers, little sister, and everyone at this performance!
Kenzie Burrell… Mr. Krabs
Kenzie is so excited to start her acting journey with her 1st performance at NYT! She recently played Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka Jr. at the NYT Summer Camp, and sang in her school district’s 5th Grade Honor Choir. Kenzie is in 6th grade at Stargate, and just celebrated her 12th birthday! She loves hanging out with friends, crocheting, singing, and playing volleyball. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support, but would especially love to thank her mom for showing her so much love and encouragement!
Gianna Sauceda… Pearl Krabs
Gianna is a 6th grader at Prairie View Middle. Sponge Bob will be Gianna’s 2nd NYT production and she is excited about portraying Pearl. She has always enjoyed singing and dancing, so when a neighbor suggested she audition for a musical in 2024, she jumped at the chance (and became hooked)! When she is not performing, she stays busy with family, friends, and church activities.
Jude Miller… Sheldon Plankton
Jude is excited to be back at NYT for his 2nd production and 4th production overall. Previous roles include Bruce the Shark & Tad (Finding Nemo Jr.), and most recently Napoleon the Dog (Aristocats Kids). He also was awarded the NYT “Rising Star” Award in 2025. Jude is a 5th grader at Turnberry Elementary. Jude enjoys Scouting America, riding his bike, and traveling to visit National Parks. He would like to thank his parents for giving him this opportunity and for being the best chauffeurs and a special shoutout to his sister, Cosette!
Addy Sharp… Karen Plankton
Addy is so excited to be a part of her 5th NYT Jr. show! Her flair for the dramatic is on full display as a 5th grader at The Studio where she loves music, art and hanging out with her friends. Some of her most beloved roles have been Mr. Fagin in Oliver Jr., Young Elsa in Frozen Jr. and Bubbles in Finding Nemo Jr…..End Transmission.
John Gomez… Perch Perkins
John is excited to participate in his 1st NYT production. He has previously been cast as Sebastian in Little Mermaid Jr., Zeke in High School Musical Jr. and Hercules in a school theatre production. His favorite show is Hadestown and his favorite show music is from a Finding Neverland. John’s dream is to travel the world with a big show production. You can follow his adventures on his TikTok “Noturaveragetheatrekid1”.
Camryn “Cam” Radcliff… Mayor of Bikini Bottom
Cam is excited to be back for her 6th NYT production! She most recently starred as Annie in NYT’s Annie Jr., which was one of the highlights of her theatre career. She is a 5th Grader at the Studio where she also enjoys performing and was most recently starred as the Artful Dodger in Oliver Jr. She enjoys being a part of choir, musical dance theatre and improv clubs, singing lessons and dance. Cam loves hanging out with friends and doing lots of arts and crafts. She would like to thank her Studio family, her amazing friends and her parents for always supporting her in everything she does!
Silas Johnson… Ensemble
Silas is excited for his 2nd performance at NYT. His love of the stage originated from years of breakdance performances. Silas lives his out his values as a National Honor Society member at Prairie Hills ES where he attends 5th grade. When not on stage, you can find him cheering on the Broncos with his 3 younger brothers and playing sports. He would like to thank his parents and Ms Ana for supporting him in achieving his dreams as an actor.
Lily Salaz… Ensemble
Lily is no stranger to the NYT stage, having previously been seen in Annie (Pepper), Goldilocks On Trial (Juror), and Finding Nemo (Anchor the Shark). Last spring, she also performed in her school’s spring musical, Cinderella (Stepsister Grace). She is a 6th grade students at Big Sky Pk-8. Other acting credits include Scrooge in Love and Wizard of Oz. When she is not on stage, Lily enjoys animating and playing basketball.
Isla Birzer… Ensemble
Isla is excited to be making her 3rd NYT appearance in The SpongeBob Musical! She previously performed in Goldilocks, On Trial and Annie, and has also appeared in Into the Woods, Finding Nemo, and Shrek. Isla loves musical theatre and dreams of someday performing on Broadway. When she’s not onstage, Isla is a busy homeschooler who loves drawing and crafting. She would like to thank her family, her voice coach Morgan, and her dog Newman, who has been her most loyal audience member and has never once asked her to stop singing.
Harper Mackintosh… Ensemble
Harper is so excited to be part of The SpongeBob Musical. This is her 2nd show with NYT and her 4th production overall. She loves singing, performing, and especially the friendships she makes through theater. When she’s not on stage, Harper is a social butterfly—usually with friends, on the phone, singing, or dancing! She is a 6th grader experiencing middle school for the first time and can’t wait to try school theater. With 3 big brothers and a house where SpongeBob was a frequent favorite, this show feels extra special!
Daly Mao… Ensemble
Daly is thrilled to be in her first NYT performance and is especially excited because SpongeBob is one of her favorite musicals of all time! Previous productions include Cinderella and Annie at Centerstage. Favorite roles include Rumi in K-Pop Demon Hunters and Abu in \Aladdin at Boulder Performing Arts Co. When not singing and dancing, Daly plays ice hockey and golf. Daly would like to thank her friends, family, teachers, and older sister for sharing her love of musical theater. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Camila Munoz Garcia… Ensemble
This is Camila’s first show at NYT. Camila has been a part of the Thornton Dance Team, winning awards in competitions with tap and hip hop. She also loves gymnastics, art, singing, and playing the drums. Camila won “Best of Show for Vocal Performance” in the Stargate ES Talent Showcase 2024. She has also enjoyed being a part of the Missoula Children’s Theater production of Peter & Wendy.
Danielle Lawhon… Ensemble
Danielle is excited to make her theatrical debut in SpongeBob the Musical! She has done 4 years of gymnastics and 2 years of hiphop. She is in 4th grade at Hulstrom. She loves the outdoors and gardening. Most of the time, you will find her with her friends. She wants to thank her mom for bringing her to rehearsals at Legacy HS and inspiring her to fall in love with theater. She also wants to thank her dad and sister for always supporting her. “All you gotta do is use your imagination.”
Allie Judd… Ensemble
Allie is thrilled to be back for her 9th NYT show! Favorite past roles include Munchkin Tot in The Wizard of Oz, Mr. Bundles in Annie, Toto in Enchanted Bookshop, and Baby Bear in Shrek Jr. She’s a 6th grader at Prospect Ridge Academy who loves reading, tennis, the viola, and proving Slytherins can be the heroes, too. She would like to thank her theatre friends—the new and old ones she’s sharing the stage with, as well as those supporting her from the audience. Enjoy the show!
Aries LaPlante… Ensemble
Aries is 10 years old. He debuted in Pippin as Theo in 2025. He has since been in Character Matters as The Wolf, and Annie Jr. as Rooster. He also has a clip in Tiny Beautiful Thing as a letter writer, coming October 2026 with Phamaly Theater Company. Aries would like to thank everyone that has supported him along the way, including God. With special thanks to NYT and Phamaly Theater Company for letting him shine.
Esme Hanel…Ensemble
Esme is 9 years old and a fourth grader at Lord of Life Lutheran. This is her second show at NYT. Past roles include Spot Conlon (Newsies/Westminster Community Theatre Project), Dory (Finding Nemo Kids/Melody Musical Theater), Manservant (Annie JR/NYT), Starfish (RainbowFish/MMT), Coach Comet (Rudolph JR/MMT), and Young Fiona (Shrek the Musical/MMT). While Esme spends most of her free time at theater with her mom and sisters, she loves being at home, cuddling with her dog, Lenah. She would like to thank her sister, Aria, for coaching her through all of her auditions.
Gemma Swensen… Ensemble
Gemma is a compassionate, friendly person. She loves singing, dancing and acting. She has previously been a part of Matilda the Musical, as well as The Frog Prince of Spamalot. She also is exceptional at first base with softball. Gemma loves drawing, painting and doing other kinds of art. Gemma loves spending time with her parents, sister, 1 dog, cat and 9 chickens. She hopes to grow her acting and singing skills.
Lyla Thomas… Ensemble
Lyla is a 4th grader at Reunion Elementary School, where she was able to dip her toes into the life of theatre by being involved in two class plays. Lyla instantly fell in love with theatre and is so excited to continue her growth in her first production with NYT. When not on stage, Lyla enjoys hip hop, gymnastics, music, and socializing. Lyla would like to thank Mrs Makelky for exposing her to this new passion, to the casting crew who took a chance on her, and to the cast for being such an amazing and supportive team.
Maddox Booren… Ensemble
Maddox is excited to be part of this amazing cast and crew for his debut performance! With a natural flair for acting, dancing, and entertaining, he has always loved making people laugh and being the center of the action. He is thrilled to take on this new adventure, meet so many talented performers, and experience the excitement of bringing a production to life. When he’s not at rehearsals, he can usually be found buried in a Percy Jackson book, playing basketball with his brother, or finding his next opportunity to entertain those around him. He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed being a part of it!
Malachi Calley… Ensemble
Malachi is excited to dive into the fun world of SpongeBob the Musical! He is an energetic performer with a huge heart who loves to sing, dance, make new friends, and solve puzzles. He especially loves the joy and friendship that come with being part of a cast. This is Malachi’s 3rd NYT show, and he is thrilled to be back on stage making memories with his castmates. Malachi would like to thank his big sister and family for supporting and inspiring him to follow this dream.
Waverly Davis… Ensemble
Waverly Davis is excited to make her 1st appearance with NYT. An avid performer and singer, Waverly has appeared in her school’s productions of Beauty and the Beast Jr., Frozen, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Her passion for creativity and the performing arts shines on stage, and she looks forward to setting sail with Disney Cruise Line after high school.
Harlyn Knoebel… Ensemble
Harlyn is 10 years old and lives in Golden, Colorado. She attends Fairmount Elementary where she is heavily involved in the arts programs. Harlyn has a limitless imagination, beyond performance art, she is a very talented visual artist. You might also find her cruising around on her bike or skateboard with her friends.
Andrew Garcia… Ensemble
Andrew is excited to join the NYT for his 1st performance! He has previously reprised roles such as Nemo from Finding Nemo, and Mr. Bumble from Oliver Jr. When Andrew is not on stage, he enjoys many hobbies. He is both a baseball and a soccer player. Andrew LOVES to sing and is a music enthusiast. He enjoys collecting CD’s and records. Through his busy schedule, Andrew enjoys time with his friends, his cats, and occasional virtual skate session on his PlayStation. He would like to thank his mom for driving him all around the planet for the sake of making little dreams come true.
AceLynn Harris.. Ensemble
AceLynn is 10 years old and ready to make some waves in The SpongeBob Musical! After recently appearing in Goldilocks on Trial as a juror, she couldn’t wait for another chance to get back on stage. AceLynn loves dancing, acting, making people laugh, and turning ordinary moments into performances. Offstage, she loves shopping, putting together the perfect outfit, and singing pretty much everywhere she goes. AceLynn would like to thank her mom and dad for always being her biggest cheerleaders. Sprinkles!
Brady Duval… Ensemble
Brady is excited to make his musical theater debut in The SpongeBob Musical! He loves singing and dancing and is thrilled to take the stage for the first time. Brady enjoys playing basketball, video games, and all things Marvel. He also has a special love for capybaras and thinks they are some of the coolest animals around! Brady is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and looks forward to making new friends, learning new things, and creating lots of fun memories along the way.
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
NYT is committed to providing family-friendly staged entertainment for our community. Each year, NYT mounts seven productions performed at the Parsons Theatre, four productions for NYT (12-18 year old performers) and three for NYT Jr. (8-12 year old performers). To be a part of a production, all NYT shows are audition-based.If you love theatre but prefer to work behind the scenes, the NYT3 Tech Crew may be a great opportunity for you! This registration-based program is open to youth ages 13–18 with a strong interest in technical theatre. Selected participants are involved from tech rehearsals through performances. For more information, visit Northglennarts.org.
Northglenn Youth Theatre Jr.
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Ages 8-12
Auditions: Oct 26-29
Callbacks: Oct 31
Performances: Jan 29-31
Northglenn Youth Theatre
Romeo & Juliet
Ages 12-18
Auditions: Oct 28-29
Callbacks: Oct 31
Performances: Feb 4-7
Northglenn Youth Theatre
Mean Girls
Ages 12-18
Auditions: Jan 19-21
Callbacks: Jan 23
Performances: Apr 23-May 2
Camps & Classes
Registration for Jan – May 2027 Camps and Classes. Opens November 17 for Northglenn residents! (November 24 for non-residents)
FALL THEATRE CAMPS Oct 12-16 Mon-Fri
DisneyDance Camp
ages 5–9
9am-12pm
TikTok Theatre Camp
ages 9-14
9am-12pm
Bring a lunch and make it a FULL DAY CAMP when you add the supervised lunch & both camps.
Pirates vs. Mermaids Mini Play Camp
ages 5–9
1pm-4pm
Harry Potter Acting with Accents Camp
ages 9–14
1pm-4pm
WINTER THEATRE CAMP – December 26-29
Looking to get on stage over the winter break? Drama mini-camp is an excellent way to keep young actors building their experience on stage!
For more information on camps and classes visit NorthglennARTS.org/education
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