Parker Middle School students will dive into the spotlight as they present “The SpongeBob Musical.” More than 35 students have been rehearsing since November to bring Bikini Bottom to life in this vibrant, family-friendly production, featuring high-energy music, colorful costumes, and a heartwarming story about friendship and teamwork.
The musical will run March 12-14 at the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Grand River Ave., with evening shows at 6:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at ParkerMiddleSchool.Ludus.com or at the door. All tickets are $15.
“The SpongeBob Musical” follows SpongeBob SquarePants (Gavin Buchanan) and his friends in Bikini Bottom as their undersea home faces destruction from an erupting volcano. With time running out, SpongeBob is joined by Patrick (Keenan Spitler), Sandy Cheeks (Stella Stepp), Squidward (Matthew Hutchison), and the rest of the community to find a way to save their town. Along the journey, unlikely heroes emerge, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover the power of friendship, courage, and teamwork.
“’The SpongeBob Musical’ is a vibrant, family-friendly production filled with joy, laughter, and memorable music, making it an engaging experience for audiences of all ages,” said Kelli Falls, Parker Middle School vocal music instructor and musical director. “Since November, the cast has been diligently developing their characters and refining their vocal and choreography skills. ‘The SpongeBob Musical’ highlights the exceptional talent, dedication, and hard work of the students involved in the production. This promises to be one of our strongest and best performances to date, and we look forward to sharing it with our community!”
