AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions for SpongeBob the Musical - Youth Edition will held in January 2026 and the play is now in production! Auditions are typically held in January and productions are typically held every March.

Get tickets for this year's musical here or keep up with UpStage using the below links. You can also check back in late 2026 for more information about our 2027 auditions or read the below info to get some tips on preparing for auditions. We'd love to have you join us!

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How To Prepare for Your Audition

1st STEP -- Rehearse your audition song. Choose a song to sing from a Broadway musical. You will be asked to sing a portion of the song. Rehearse every day!

Also, attend the Annual UpStage Players Theatre Workshop (highly recommended). This workshop is held every December at our performance venue, the Cleveland Public Library Nottingham Branch, located at 17109 Lakeshore Blvd in the Collinwood area.

2nd STEP -- Attend open auditions (mandatory) in early January at the Cleveland Public Library located at 17109 Lakeshore Blvd.

3rd STEP -- Fill out all necessary forms and read through the UpStage Policies..

4th STEP -- Get your role! Once you receive your role, get the rehearsal schedule and put the dates on your calendar. Read through the Costume List to see what pieces you will need for your costume.

5th STEP -- Attend practice sessions and practice every day at home for at least 10 minutes (trust us, it really helps!),

Before you know it, it will be SHOW TIME!

Cast or Crew? Which one is Right For You?

Can't decide between being onstage or behind the scenes? Check the lists below to see which is best for you:

CAST

You like to sing.

You like to dance.

You like being in front of a crowd.

You want to wear a costume.

You want to be seen!

CREW

You like working with props on the set of a play.

You like the idea of working with technology: setting up microphones, helping with the lights and sounds to make the production look awesome!

You don't mind being behind stage for the show.