A recent Hickman High School graduate, Leitnaker has appeared in both CCP and Hickman productions.
"He's in every show now he is a CCP veteran."īringing her wit and professionalism to the stage is Laykin Leitnaker as Sandy Cheeks. "Ben was in, most recently, 'In the Heat of the Night,' which he directed and starred in," she explained. "It's a perfect (role) for him."īen Miller, another frequent flier, embodies the lovably oblivious Patrick Star. "He's our SpongeBob, and he's amazing he's such a character actor," Sicht said. Troy Ludwig, a regular on the musical theater scene, plays the eternally-optimistic protagonist. While SpongeBob boasts one of the largest casts to grace the CCP stage, its primary characters can be instantly recognized. Bolstered by her devoted sidekicks, the power of teamwork is exemplified as they face off with incredulous townspeople and the ultimate antagonist, Plankton, who aims to see Bikini Bottom in ruins. On a quest to rescue the citizens of Bikini Bottom, Sandy Cheeks - a bright, scientific squirrel - encounters prejudice as a transplant ocean dweller. In addition to unique songs, SpongeBob addresses weighty topics with its trademark effervescence. So, while this is very much a kid-friendly show, most of our actors are adults." We do have some kiddos who are in (the cast) but not very many. "But even people who are seasoned in musical theater have said that this music is challenging. "Our music director is Michael Brand he is amazing, and he does amazing things," Sicht said. Conversely, the score calls for experienced musicians. It's very today."Īs a show that draws a largely 12 and under audience, one might expect the cast to be made up of children. "It has so many great contributors to the music, which gives it a really unique feel. "The show has really famous (artists) who all contributed, like Sara Bareilles, Aerosmith, Panic at the Disco," she said. People either love SpongeBob or they think they don't love SpongeBob."ĭespite its merry tone, Sicht and her cast are impressed by some of the production's musical and moral complexities. "We believe in the underdog, and SpongeBob is always the underdog," she said. Thursdays through Saturdays June 9-18, and Saturday matinees are at 1 p.m.ĭirector Sarah Sicht, Benton STEM Elementary principal by day, has a distinct fondness for SpongeBob's quietly heroic qualities. Capital City Productions will take a dive into, "a pineapple under the sea" with eight showings of "SpongeBob, the Broadway Musical!"īased on the Nickelodeon series, the on-stage production chronicles the efforts of SpongeBob and his friends as they prepare to stop Mount Humongous, a volcano looming over Bikini Bottom, from erupting in two days' time.
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