WNZR spoke to Karma Carpenter about her role as Patrick Star in the performance, she says she watched a lot of the show to play her favorite character.
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Karma gives an example of what voice she’s doing for the show.
Karma talks about how her character Is perfect in the way where she’s able to be creative in how she plays it.
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Vincent Ortel spoke with WNZR about his role in the musical as Perch Perkins who is a news host.
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Vincent talks about how he enjoys how his character can easily give bad news.
Vincent talks about that since this is his first performance he didn’t think he was going to get a part, but he was excited to get one.
Vincent goes on explaining how his costume is going to look in the show.
Vincent gives some advice to kids who haven’t done a performance but want to get started.
Vincent says people should come out and see the performance because it will be a memorable show all.
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WNZR spoke to Sadie Ryals about what she does in her position as costume assistant in SpongeBob the Musical.
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She talks about her preparations and what she does for costume changes.
Sadie likes to be around everyone involved.
Sadie goes into detail about how they keep the costumes organized by using spreadsheets.
Sadie says that acting and performing helps build confidence and you’re able to meet amazing people.
Sadie says that you should see the show because the actors have put a lot of effort into the performance and it’s going to be a lot of fun.
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Jack Jenkins is 12 and in 7th grade at Mt. Vernon Middle School and he is part of the ensemble and angry mob.
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He talks about his character and how he’s been preparing for the role. He also talks about some of his favorite traits about the characters he is playing.
His favorite song is “When the Going gets tough” and he explains why.
This is Jack’s first show with MTVarts and he explains how he got started into theatre, he hopes to do more in acting in the future. He shares some of his favorite memories in the show.
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This past week has been filled with its fair share of challenges and unexpected turns, but even amid turbulence, God continues to move in powerful and awe-inspiring ways.
We’ve had the incredible opportunity to highlight the work being done right here in our own backyard, shining a light on the various ministries making an impact across Knox County.
It’s a beautiful reminder that no matter what’s happening in the world around us, God’s presence remains steady—and His work continues through the faithful efforts of those serving on the ground.
We have updates from
Click HERE for more information on the Knox Network of Christian Ministries.
Click HERE to hear all the conversations that were done during Praisestock 2025.
MTV Arts Presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
At September First Friday, Marcy got to meet the whole cast for MTV Arts production of The SpongeBob Musical! She spoke with cast members, as well as Bruce Jacklin who is directing this wonderful production.
We learn about the production as a whole and some of the basic information behind the musical. We even get to hear the cast preview a song for us!
The SpongeBob Musical open up at the Knox Memorial Theatre this Friday on September 12th!
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MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Wednesday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Carter Skillman who is 13, in the 8th grade at Centerburg Middle School, and he is playing SpongeBob!
Carter details the big production coming up! He talks about his love of theatre and his preparation for his role. Carter’s favorite part of the production and some of his best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Tuesday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Braelyn Jones who is 15, in 10th grade at Mount Vernon High School, and she is playing the Mayor of Bikini Bottom!
Braelyn details the big production coming up! She talks about her love of theatre and her preparation for her role. Her favorite part of the production and some of her best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Briggs Swallow who is 14, in 9th grade at Mount Vernon High School, and he is playing Plankton!
Briggs details the big production coming up! He talks about songs, costumes, and preparing for his role. His favorite part of the production and some of his best memories so far are also a highlight!
For more information on the show click HERE!
MTV Arts presents SpongeBob the Musical this weekend!
On the Morning Thing Monday, Marcy Rinehart spoke with Zayden Luckmeier who is 13, in 7th grade at Fredericktown Middle School, and he playing Mr. Krabs.
He talks about how he’s been preparing for the role and how he’s been preparing for the role by watching a ton of SpongeBob and he throws some lines from what he’ll be saying.
For the show, Zayden’s costume will look like for the show to try and look the best like Mr. Krabs.
Things are heating up in Bikini Bottom—literally. When the residents find out a volcano is about to blow and wipe out their underwater town, SpongeBob and his crew have no choice but to team up and try to stop it. Just when it seems like there’s no hope left, an unlikely hero steps up. Turns out, a little optimism can go a long way—even when the whole ocean’s at risk.
There are four shows:
Friday Sept 12 • 7:30 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 2:00 PM
Saturday Sept 13 • 7:30 PM
Sunday Sept 14 • 2:00 PM
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