The Best Day[s] Ever: Spongebob Comes to Woodland - LIVE!

Written by Hannah Mudry

BEACON FALLS, CT - The Spongebob Musical comes to Woodland High School playing May 5th and 6th.

The show is a musical adaptation of Nickelodeon’s long-running animated sitcom, “SpongeBob Squarepants.” The plot centers around the discovery that a giant volcano (Mt. Humongous) threatens to destroy Bikini Bottom within a mere 48 hours. Spongebob, with help from his fellow heroes, Patrick Starfish, and Sandy Cheeks, sets out to prove that more than just a “simple sponge,” in an effort to save his beloved home.

“This is probably Woodland’s biggest show to date,” said Tom Simonetti, Director of Woodland’s Drama Club. “There is a large cast and setting, and the show features music from various artists like Cyndi Lauper, Panic at the Disco!, Sara Bareilles and Aerosmith. The whole team needs to work together to have the best performance ever.”

Spongebob Squarepants will be played by Claire Cummings, a junior who has performed in four Woodland productions.

“I’m honored to have come this far in the Drama club, having started from supporting parts and now getting to try my hand at a lead role, and I couldn’t be more happy that it’s Spongebob,” said Cummings. “I’m so grateful that I have been trusted to portray such an iconic, beloved character and I can’t wait for people to see the show!”

Woodland is hoping for the “Best Performance Ever!”

The rest of the “Spongebob Gang” includes Dylan Tyrrell, first-year drama club member, playing Patrick Star, and Isabella Peralta, first-year drama club member, playing the scientific squirrel Sandy Cheeks.

Other dedicated performers within the main cast are Connor Doughney who plays Squidward; Alyssa Gillies who plays Eugene Krabs; Runiyah Albino who plays Pearl Krabs; and Evan Moore who plays Sheldon J. Plankton.

The ensemble features Brianna Cochran, Elijah Nastu, Ella Bernegger, Michael Strachan, Hannah Semrow, Casey Mulvihill, Fynn White, Gabi Dobos, Rebecca Armstrong, Reese Fernandes, Katie Soda, Celia Misuraca, Sal Santella and Ollie Sewisky.

The tech team is led by Hannah Mudry and Julianna Fernandez, Spongebob Stage Managers. Costumes are designed by Mikaylah Guthrie. Choreography is by Ms. Jillian Jackman and music is directed by Mr. Ian Youngs.

The Spongebob Musical will be presented on Friday, May 5th at 7 PM and Saturday, May 6th at 1 pm and 7 pm in the Woodland Region 16 High School auditorium, 135 Back Rimmon Rd, Beacon Falls, CT. Tickets can be purchased by calling 203-881-5551 or by going to showtix4u.com and searching for Woodland.