Behind the Scenes – Season 2 – Episode 2 – ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

Pierce Polomsky, Sophia Sanchez, Aiden Hansen discuss upcoming spring musical

Cate Emma Warren, Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Nation TimesApril 13, 2023Leave a Comment

Surrounded by his queens including alumna Jessie Kuhn, seniors Lauren Grammer, Mikayla Sexton, and Marissa Denman, juniors Anna Stringer, and Riley Quinonez, and sophomore Mary Freitas, senior Tate Lauby portrays dream King Henry VIII while sitting in the shows lone set piece, a throne. The theatre department traveled to Scotland and England this summer for the International Fringe Theater Festival with the American High School Theater Festival. We had to go for a more minimalist design with the set because transporting a large set is not realistic, senior Lauren Grammer said. We had a couple props and other things that were put into peoples carry ons. I would say that was a (from other shows).

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During rehearsal, The Lion King Jr. cast and crew work on stage as the set receiving final touches on stage. The show will be opening on Nov. 4. The students have been working on this production since late August. (Caption by Cate Emma Warren)

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Mid-discussion, juniors Pierce Polomsky and Sophia Sanchez and sophomore Aiden Hansen sit in the newsroom. Polomsky plays Squidward, Sanchez portrays Patrick Star and Hansen leads the show as SpongeBob. The show will open from April 13-15.

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Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded in a live working newsroom/classroom.

During this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Cate Emma Warren discusses the theatre department’s upcoming show ‘The SpongeBob Musical.’ This podcast features interviews from three of the cast members: Pierce Polomsky, Sophia Sanchez and Aiden Hansen.

Cate Emma Warren hosts Behind the Scenes to highlight the company members and the process of creating upcoming productions in the Theatre Department. (Cate Emma Warren)

Topics Covered:

Prosper Theatre

The SpongeBob Musical

Music used via Youtube:

Music by @HoobeZa
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Cate Emma Warren, Editor-in-Chief of Eagle Nation Times

Cate Emma Warren is a senior who started in Prosper ISD in 2019. She is a HOSA officer, on the Prosper Theatre officer board, a part of the lacrosse team, and is a Girl Scout. Cate Emma loves photography because she believes it helps to tell a story. She hopes later on people will look at her work and see her passion for that. She is excited to be first ever Print Editor-in-Chief this school year and work on staff for the fourth year.

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