Hattie Claire Andres directs The SpongeBob Musical

We welcomed Hattie this week with a "read/sing"

When rehearsing a musical, the director isn’t necessarily present for all rehearsals. Actors begin by learning choreography and the music first before the director stitches all of the pieces together. Technical elements come in even later, such as costume, scenery, lighting, and sound. SpongeBob director Hattie Claire Andres, a Seattle native who works full-time at Seattle Rep as the Producing Associate, was able to join in early rehearsals via zoom and just arrived in Greenville to start staging the epic musical. But before she began staging, the cast did a read/sing – which is essentially reading and singing through the entire show. 

We got some great footage, thanks to the help of SCCT student and volunteer extraordinaire, Julia Orr.

Hattie Claire Andres Headshot 1 - Hattie Claire Andres directs The SpongeBob Musical

🕶️ Friday, April 4 at 7:00 PM – “Forever Young”: 80’s Night
Fluff up those shoulder pads and wear your sunglasses at night. Opening night is 80’s night! The bigger the hair, the better!

🌊 Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM – Under the Sea
Mermaids, sailors, sea creatures—get ocean-inspired with blues, greens, and beachy vibes!

✨ Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 PM – Celestial Magic
Channel the stars with shimmering fabrics, galaxy prints, and dreamy cosmic colors!

🌈 Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 PM – Rainbow Explosion
The more colors, the better! Wear bright, bold, and mismatched colors for a fun, eye-catching look.

💎 Friday, April 11 at 7:00 PM – Red Carpet Ready
Dress like a movie star attending a glamorous Hollywood premiere! Gowns, tuxes, and dazzling accessories are encouraged. Use that bridesmaid dress again!

🧞 Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM – Disney Classics
Need we say more? Your style inspo for this performance is Disney, so let’s make it magical!

📼 Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM – “I Swear”: 90’s Night
Spice Girls, boy bands, and middle parts – oh my! We know you still have those JNCO jeans, so you might as well put them to good use!

🪩 Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 PM – “In my best dress, fearless”: Taylor Swift
Swifties assemble! Prepare to shake it off dressed up like your favorite Taylor Swift Era or look.