Western Middle School for the Arts
November 9-12, 2023
Louisville, Ky.
Bikini Bottom Day
Narrator, Towns Fish, Spongebob, Gary, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Karen, Pearl, Electric Skates
BFF
Spongebob, Patrick
When The Going Gets Tough
Plankton, Karen, Towns Fish, Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs
[Just A] Simple Sponge
Spongebob, Chorus of Sponges, Mr. Krabs
Daddy Knows Best
Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Electric Skates, Spongebob
Hero Is My Middle Name
Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy
Super Sea Star Savior
Sardines, Patrick, Sandy, Spongebob
Bikini Bottom Boogie
Electric Skates, Pearl, Town Fish
I'm Not A Loser
Squidward, Sea Anemones
Chop To The Top
Sandy, Spongebob
Simple Sponge (Reprise)
Spongebob
Best Day Ever
Town Fish, Spongebob, Gary, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Electric Skates
Finale: Bikini Bottom Day
Town Fish, Spongebob, Gary, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Pearl, Electric Skates, Plankton, Karen
Cast
French Narrator: Bryson Young (Makhayla Lee u/s)
SpongeBob: Zyan Ellis/Byron Bishop
Gary: Elsa Sorenson
Patrick Star: Mason Hodge/Amelia Lord
Squidward: Derrick Johnson/Jeremih Wicks
Sandy Checks: Rose Keller/June Apple Hopkins
Mr. Krabs: Aiden Gonzalez/Edd Brown
Plankton: Jayce Osborne (Ceci Bui u/s)
Karen: Zoa Scott/Amarielle Barbee
Pearl: Prefina Mberi/BrookLynn Bowman
Perch Perkins: Gage Lueke
Arie Davis: Mayor (Zhaoyun Yang u/s)
Larry the Lobster: Samuel Elliott Gonzalez (John Sparks u/s)
Old Man Jenkins: Sevian Blumreich (Darius Hannon u/s)
Mrs. Puff: Ceci Bui (Gracie Jolly u/s)
Electric Skates
Sasha Hubler, Darius Hannon, Cami Prentice, Silver York, Hazel Simkoff, Leone Molina, Sai Smith
Sardines
Zhaoyun Yang, Yaffa Wells, Lucy Pickering, John Sparks, Makhayla Lee, Preston Price, CeCi Bui, Mary Dennis, Lexi Simpson, Alexis Tilton, Amelia Lord, Mason Hodge, June Apple Hopkins, Rose Keller, Prefina Mberi, BrookLynn Bowman
Sea Anenome
Elsa Sorenson, John Sparks, Emma Bruce, Gracie Jolly, Eliza Cronin, Clara Schlafer, Lexi Simpson, Savannah Haynes, Makhayla Lee, Lucy Pickering, Yaffa Wells, Zhaoyun Yang, Chloe Washington, AlexisTilton, Preston Price, CeCi Bui, Mary Dennis
Town Fish
Elsa Sorenson, John Sparks, Emma Bruce, Gracie Jolly, Eliza Cronin, Clara Schlafer, Lexi Simpson, Savannah Haynes, Makhayla Lee, Lucy Pickering, Yaffa Wells, Zhaoyun Yang, Chloe Washington, Alexis Tilton, Preston Price, CeCi Bui, Mary Dennis
BFF dancers
Clara Schlafer, Chloe Washington, Emma Bruce, Eliza Cronin, Elsa Sorenson, Gracie Jolly, Savannah Haynes
Simple Sponge
Bryson Young, Makhayla Lee, Byron Bishop, Zyan Ellis, Amelia Lord, Mason Hodge, Derrick Johnson, Jeremih Wicks, June Apple Hopkins, Rose Keller, Aiden Gonzalez, Edd Brown, Zoa Scott, Amarielle Barbee, Prefina Mberi, BrookLynn Bowman, Lucy Pickering
Sandy's Cowfolk
June Apple Hopkins, Rose Keller, Gage Lueke, Samuel Elliott Gonzalez, Sevian Blumreich, Lucy Pickering, Lexi Simpson
Build crew
Teila Baker, Mimi Estrada, Rowan Johnson, Judah Scrubb, Oliver Vazquez, Maya Walden, Lux Whiteside, Lincoln Holder
Run crew
Nadia Brooks, Callie Coop, Brayden Hatcher, Nariah Hines-Henderson, Nathan Unseld, Zelah Vandermeer
Build & run crew
Dagny Adams, Princeton Chandler, Mya Cutler, Eli Kolb, Teresa Myers, Emily Wells
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Byron Bishop is an eighth-grade Theater Major. This is his fifth play at Western Middle School for the Arts. He was previously in Moana Jr. (Ensemble) and for Descendants (tech crew) . He is so excited about being cast as the lead and is thankful to his mom and dad for putting their time for him to pick him up everyday and Mr. Rahe and Mrs. Cook for casting him.
Byron Bishop (SpongeBob/Ensemble)
Zyan Ellis is an eighth-grade Theater Major. Credits include Moana Jr. (Ensemble, Maui u/s), Hoodie, Descendants.
Zyan Ellis (SpongeBob/Ensemble)
Aiden is a seventh-grade Band Major. He acted as Fezziwig and an ensemble member in The Christmas Carol and loves playing football. He is also excited about having their own new conductor, Mr. Metzger, tp help get the band ready for KMEA. Aiden is interested in trying out archery next year.
Aiden Gonzalez (Mr. Krabs/Ensemble)
Alexis Tilton (Ensemble)
Alexis Tilton is a sixth grade Theatre Major. She would like to thank Mr. Rahe and Mrs. Cook for picking me for the Spongebob musical. She would also like to thank Edd and his parents, who have been carpooling me since the beginning of the musical. It has been an amazing experience being able to work here on this great show, everything about it was magical. Western has showed Alexis what hard work and dedication can do.
Amarielle Barbee (Karen the Computer/ Ensemble) is an eighth-grade Dance Major. She played Ocean Ensemble in last year's Moana Jr. She has also played the “Cat in the Hat” in Seussical with Redline Performing Arts, and “Little Ti Moune” In Once on this Island. She would love to give a special thanks to the directors, tech crew, and actors for putting on yet another great show this year, as well as her family and friends for motivating her to do her very best. Enjoy the show!
Amarielle Barbee (Karen the Computer/ Ensemble)
Amelia Lord is a seventh-grade Vocal Music major. She previously performed in Western Middle School for the Arts’ production of Moana (ensemble and U/S Pua), as well as multiple roles in Hoodie. Previously, she performed as Mrs. Phelps in Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School’s Matilda and in several StageOne summer camps. She would like to thank her family, friends and teachers for supporting her.
Amelia Lord (Patrick Star/Ensemble)
Arianna Davis (Mayor Of Bikini Bottom )
Arianna Davis is an eighth-grade Theater major. She has been in two shows at Western Middle School for the Arts: Descendants (ensemble) and SpongeBob. She has also done Beauty and the Beast at Derby Dinner. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her, along with her teachers for helping her reach her goals.
Brayden Hatcher (Tech Crew)
Brayden Hatcher is a seventh grade Drama major. He was in Hoodie in last year's production at WMSFA, and has also played a Narrator in WInnie The Pooh Jr. at Foster Traditional Academy. He would like to thank his Mom and Father for always being there for him. He will also like to thank his 4 brothers for keeping him motivated.
BrookLynn Bowman (Pearl/Ensemble)
BrookLynn Bowman is an eighth-grade Theater Major. She has performed as Annie in Annie Jr. at Redline Performing Arts, she was also trained in improv camp at StageOne. She also did a photo shoot with Kentucky Kingdom. This is her first year at WMSFA. She loves to sing and was so excited when she got cast as Pearl. She would like to thank her mom and dad for driving her to rehearsals and being supportive of her.
Bryson Young is a seventh-grade Theatre Major. He was last seen in Hoodie at WMSFA. Bryson's favorite show is Moana Jr. Bryson would like to give a special thanks to his mom, guardian, and pets!
Bryson Young (The French Narrator)
Callie Coop (Stage Crew) is a seventh-grade Visual Arts Major. She was also in Stage Crew in last year’s production of Moana Jr. She would like to thank everyone in the cast for being amazing and putting in their best effort.
Callie Coop (Stage Crew)
Cami Prentice is a sixth-grade Vocal Music major.
Cami Prentice (Ensemble)
CeCi Bui (Ms. Puff, Sea Anemone, & U/S Plankton) is an eighth-grade Theater Major. She played Ruth in the play Appropriate Audience Behavior and was in the ensemble for Moana Jr. She would like to thank her parents and family for supporting her all the way through. And Ms. Fields for occasionally popping up during rehearsal, and making it more fun for the actors.
CeCi Bui (Ms. Puff, Ensemble, & U/S Plankton)
Chloe Washington is a sixth-grade Drama Major. This is going to be her first time in a musical for WMSFA. Her favorite shows are Bluey and Madoka Magica. She would like to thank Ms. LaVoie for helping her boost up her confidence for auditions and she would also like to thank her former Drama teacher, Mr. Price for letting her be in the musical for her fifth grade year.
Chloe Washington (Ensemble)
Clara Schlafer (Ensemble) is a sixth-grade Theater major. This is her first WMSFA production and she is excited to see what comes next. She is part of the Academic Team and enjoys running, reading and, of course, acting. She would like to thank her parents and neighbors, the Prentices, for transportation and overall support.
Clara Schlafer (Ensemble)
Dagny Adams is a seventh-grade Theater Major. She acted as Clump #3 in Hoodie and has been in multiple circus shows throughout her life. She would like to thank her 7th grade teachers for pushing her to do her best.
Dagny Adams (Tech Crew)
Darius Hannon is a sixth-grade Band Major. When not rehearsing, Darius is at home playing with his brother and sister. This is his first production at Western Middle School for the Arts. He would like to thank to his parents for supporting me and taking and picking me up from every rehearsal.
Darius Hannon (Ensemble)
Edd Brown is an eighth-grade Visual Arts Major. This is his first year at Western Middle School for the Arts and his first performance all around, it was a really exciting experience for him. Edd grew up watching SpongeBob the show and being a part of a project like this meant a lot to him. He would like to thank his parents and friends for the encouragement and support they provided.
Edd Brown (Mr. Krabs/Ensemble)
Eli Kolb (Tech Crew) is a seventh-grade Theater Major with Ms. LaVoie. He served on the crew for Matilda Jr. at LPAS and in last year's Moana at WMSFA. He has also performed with the The Louisville Leopard Percussionists since second grade, and with Camp Shakespeare. Special thanks to his parents and his dog.
Eli Kolb (Tech Crew)
Eliza Cronin is a sixth-grade Drama Major. Though this is her first production at Western Middle School for the Arts, she has been in musicals throughout elementary school. She has been an ensemble in Fiddler on the Roof Jr. and lieutenant Ward in Annie Jr. She has done some camps for theater at Derby Dinner Playhouse and does voice lessons. She would like to thank her family for supporting her.
Eliza Cronin (Ensemble)
Elsa Sorenson is a sixth-grade Vocal Music Major. Though this is her first performance at Western Middle School for the Arts, she has done previous performances including many singing recitals and three previous operas done by Canto. She would like to thank her two best friends for being there for her, along with her parents that have helped her practice her music throughout the performances she's been in.
Elsa Sorenson (Gary/Ensemble)
Emma Bruce (Sea Anemone) is a sixth-grade Vocal Music Major. This is her first Western Middle School for the Arts show of the year and she is super-excited. Previous shows include Winnie the Pooh, Addams Family, We Feel the Beat, Matilda, and Mrs. Nelson is Missing. She is interested in building her acting experience in so many different ways. Her hobbies are acting, singing and dancing. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her in her acting career and helping her do this play.
Emma Bruce (Ensemble)
Gage Lueke is a seventh-grade Visual Arts major. He was part of the ensemble in last year's production of Moana Jr. and a cave guardian at his elementary school's production of Aladdin. He is a Beta Club member and has been dreaming of becoming a famous actor one day. He would like to thank all his friends and family for supporting him in his dream of becoming a great actor.
Gage Lueke (Perch Perkins)
Hazel Simkoff (Ensemble) is a seventh-grade Orchestra Major. They were part of the clump in WMSFA's Hoodie, and part of the Ancestor Ensemble in WMSFA's Moana. They play the cello and the piano, and enjoy reading books. Their favorite book is Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. They would like to thank their mom and dad for driving them to and from rehearsals.
Hazel Simkoff (Ensemble)
Jayce Osborne (Plankton/Ensemble) is excited to showcase his skills in his very first musical production. He is an eighth-grade Theatre Major who previously acted as a plethora of characters in last years production of Hoodie. This is his second appearance in a WMSFA production and fifth production overall. He would like to thank his grandmother Anita, his father Jay, and his mother Bethany for being there for him. He would also like to thank you for coming!
Jayce Osborne (Plankton)
Jeremih Wicks (Squidward/Ensemble) is an eight- grader Dance Major, and has Piano Lab as his minor. Last year he played as the Ocean Ensemble in Moana Jr. He loves to dance, act and sing. He is very grateful and very appreciative of his family for being so supportive of his choices and what he does. He would also thank Western Middle School for the Arts staff for pushing him for success and giving him knowledge for further life opportunities. He would also like to thank his friends for being there for him and supporting him throughout his experiences in life.
Jeremih Wicke (Squidward)
John Sparks (Ensemble/Larry the Lobster u/s) is a sixth-grade Vocal Music Major. This is his first musical. He loves musical theater. He would like to thank his parents for supporting him in my decisions that he has made. He would also like to thank his choir director for teaching him.
John Sparks (Ensemble/Larry the Lobster u/s)
June Apple Hopkins (Sandy Cheeks/ Ensemble) is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major, and is elated to be part of this production. Credits include Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda Jr, (LPAS,) Hei-Hei U/S, Ensemble in Moana Jr, (WMFSA,) and Mrs. Mayor/ Wickersham in Seussical Jr, (RPA.) She loves musical theater, and is a percussionist and bass player. She wants to thank Ms. Cook, Mr. Rahe, Diane Downs, Georgette Kleier, and her neighbors for putting up with her singing and dancing in her backyard. She is terribly sorry, but she's not going to stop.
June Apple Hopkins (Sandy Cheeks/Ensemble)
Leone Molina is a sixth-grader.
Leone Molina (Ensemble)
Lexi Simpson is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major.
Lexi Simpson (Ensemble)
Lucy Pickering (Ensamble) is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. Last year, she was a Villager and in the Shiny Ensemble, and the understudy for the right claw in Moana Jr. At LPAS, she played Matilda in Matilda Jr. and middle Anna and a townsfolk in Frozen Jr. She would like to thank her mom and MeMe for supporting her, her Papaw and step dad for always asking her about rehearsal, and Mrs. Cook for helping her with her audition.
Lucy Pickering (Ensamble)
Makhayla Lee is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major.
Makhayla Lee (Ensemble)
Mason Hodge ( Patrick/Ensemble )
is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. He acted as the chief Tui understudy in last years production of Moana.
Other theater credits are grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and many more.
He would like to thank his mother for pushing him to do his hardest even though the rough patches. He would also like to thank Mrs. Cook for teaching him all he knows about choir.
Mason Hodge (Patrick/Ensemble)
Memory Estrada
Memory Estrada (Build Crew) is a seventh-grade Theater Major. She would like to thank her friend who made me want to do build crew, and also her theatre teacher Ms. Fields.
Mya Cutler is an eighth-grade Band Major. She played percussion in the pit orchestra of last year's production of Moana Jr., and this is her first time working with tech at WMSFA. She is a part of Louisville Youth Orchestra, a UofL Wind Institute summer camp participant, Beta Club, numerous band programs and performances, and has been in multiple performances throughout elementary school. She would like to thank her parents for their constant support and for working with her throughout her life, as well as pushing her to do her best
Mya Cutler (Tech and Costume Crew)
Nadia Brooks is a seventh-grade Theater Major. She was Lily, in The Giver (StageOne Production), 2022. This is her first time participating in a Western Middle School for the Arts production and she's super-excited. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her and her acting career, her brother for inspiring her to do acting, and her friends for being so supportive of her.
Nadia Brooks (Tech Crew)
Nariah Hines-Henderson is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. She is head of the costumes in this year's production of SpongeBob. Other theater credits include being in the ensemble of Annie, Shrek Jr. and Cats with the Louisville Central Community Center. Nariah was also a Lioness in a Lion King Jr. production. She would like to thank her elementary school teacher, Mr. Demby, for helping find her passion for singing, as well as Mrs. Cook, for helping her improve everyday. She would also like to give the biggest thanks to her Mom who is her biggest supporter and who she appreciates and loves very much.
Nariah Hines-Henderson (Run Crew)
Nathan Unseld is a seventh-grade Visual Arts Major. This is his second year being in tech crew for the school musical. He is also a part of The Academic Team. He likes to make things, and go on walks around his neighborhood. He would like to thank his friends and parents for all their support they have given him since day one.
Nathan Unseld (Tech Crew)
Oliver Vazquez (Build Crew)
Oliver Vazquez is a seventh grade Orchestra Major. His hobbies are playing music - drums, guitar, etc. Hewould like to thank Ms. Fields, Hazel, Dagny and Sliver for pushing me to do my best work. He would also like to thank Ms. Fields for giving him a chance at Build Crew.
Prefina Mberi ( Pearl/Ensemble) is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. She acted Moana in last year's production of Moana Jr Youth here at WMSFA. She is part of Kpop club. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her and she would also like to thank kpop idols for their music and for being a great role model and her inspiration to become like them one day.
Prefina Mberi (Pearl/Ensemble)
Rose Keller is an eighth-grade Visual Arts Major. She worked on Tech Crew for the productions of Descendants in sixth grade and Moana in seventh grade. She loves to sing, act, laugh, and push herself to be the best she can be, and she is so excited for She would like to thank her parents and her little sister for being her light in the darkness, and constantly believing in her. She would also like to thank her friends and her coven for bringing the most magick into her life. Love you guys!
Rose Keller (Sandy Cheeks/Ensemble)
Sai Smith is an eighth-grade Theater Major. She played a role in the school’s production of Appropriate Audience Behavior. This is her sixth-theater show she has done. She would like to thank her mom for helping her get from place to place with a busy schedule.
Sai Smith (Ensemble)
Samuel Elliott Gonzalez is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. Previously at WMSFA, Sam performed in the ensemble for Moana Jr. and played an acting role as part of The Clump in Hoodie. He enjoys playing soccer and studies guitar and drums. He enjoys musical theater because it's fun to play different roles. Samuel would like to thank Mrs. Cook and his family for helping him believe in himself.
Samuel Elliott Gonzalez (Larry the Lobster/Ensemble)
Sascha Hubler is a sixth-grade Theater Major. Sascha is excited to be in Spongebob. Selected credits include: Featured Soloist- Laura Stave CD: I Pray on Christmas; Featured Soloist- Party Gras (MTU); Addison/Tiffany/Writer- Laser Escape; Violet Beauregarde- Willy Wonka; Mad Cat- Aristocats; Detective Addison/Writer- Barbie: The Mystery. She would like to thank her parents for inspiring her to start acting and supporting her since day one.
Sascha Hubler (Ensemble)
Savannah Haynes is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. This is her first production at Western Middle School of the Arts (WMSFA), and she is also in the school’s Taylor Swift club. She has been in multiple productions including The Nutcracker, Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, and Pinocchio. She’d like to thank her old school North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts (NFMAA). She’d like to thank her friends for supporting her at school and my activities and for being like family, and lastly she’d like to thank her parents for supporting her, helping her, loving her and driving her around.
Savannah Haynes (Ensemble)
Sevian Blumreich is a seventh-grade Orchestra Major.
Sevian Blumreich (Old Man Jenkins)
Shawn Stinson is a seventh-grade Band Major.
Shawn Stinson (Tech Crew)
Silver York is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major and is excited for their first musical at WMSFA. They first performed in the LPAS production of Matilda Jr. They played roller derby and used those skills to their advantage in this production. They want to thank their parents and grandparents for taking them to and from school. An extra shoutout for their parents, Nickie and Jonathan York, who made many of the costumes for this production as well as organizing the other people who were making costumes.
Silver York (Electric Skate)
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Teresa Myers (Tech Crew)
Yaffa Wells is a seventh-grade Vocal Music Major. She acted in last year's performance Moana Jr. She would like to thank her parents and friends for supporting her and making her feel happy to be in the play, and helping her get the confidence to audition. She would also like to thank Ms.Cook for helping her with her singing and with notes.
Yaffa Wells (Ensemble)
Zhaoyun Yang is an eighth-grade Vocal Music Major. She was in the ensemble in last year's production of Moana Jr. Other theater credits include King Triton In The Little Mermaid, and Scottish Terrier #1 in 101 Dalmatians. She would like to thank her family and friends for pushing her to do her best.
Zhaoyun Yang (Ensemble, Mayor u/s)
Zoa Scott is currently an eighth-grade Dance Major. Past credits include Evie in the Descendants Musical. She has also participated in church plays as well as performed opening act for Nutcracker. She also enjoys singing, dancing and acting. She will like to thank all her family, friends and teachers for their support along the way.
Zoa Scott (Karen)
Zelah Vandermeer (Tech Crew) is a sixth-grade Theater Major and is happy to help out. This is her first year doing live theater and she is excited to learn all about it. She enjoys doing dance and percussion after school. She would like to thank her parents for supporting her even when things were inconvenient. She is very grateful to have been accepted as a tech crew member and is excited for her first show!