""The show has 159 costumes, 95 props, 200 light cues, and a company of over 70," said Locklear, who is directing the show. "No other show has been more expensive, more time intensive, and has so many extra elements. We were given a grant by the Siletz Tribe to pay the orchestra, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium has sponsored us, which is not a common partnership. All this is to say that the county is all-in on this production.""
"But today, as the Porthole Players stage The SpongeBob Musical, it's doing so with a gusto that suggests it's going to be around for a while. The musical, running Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Nov. 30, is the largest of its kind to be staged at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Its orchestra - students included - is fully paid."
Morgan Locklear directs The SpongeBob Musical at the Newport Performing Arts Center through Nov. 30, staged by the Porthole Players. The production features a company of over 70, a cast of 40, 159 costumes, 95 props, and 200 light cues. The orchestra, including students, is fully paid through a grant from the Siletz Tribe and sponsorship from the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The company rebounded after pandemic uncertainty by recruiting younger members and securing fundraising support. Several cast members commute more than an hour each way to perform, reflecting strong local dedication and county backing.
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