The Krusty Krab Talent Show (a.k.a. The Squidward Tentacles Talent Show) is a talent show directed, produced and founded by Squidward Tentacles. It made only one appearance in the episode "Culture Shock."
Origins
The Krusty Krab Talent Show was born when the Krusty Krab was running low on profits, and needed an idea, fast. The boss, Mr. Eugene Krabs, called his employees SpongeBob SquarePants and Squidward Tentacles, into his office for a brainstorming session. After many ridiculous ideas made up on the spot by SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs suggested live entertainment. Squidward then jumped up from his seat and suggested a floor show, but quickly changed his mind to a talent show, starring him. Thus, the Krusty Krab Talent Show was born.
SpongeBob's Original Profit-Bringing Ideas
- A free pair of socks with every purchase!
- Double Krabby Patty Midnight Madness Sale!
- Mouth-Full-of-Clams-Day: anyone who shows up with a mouth full of clams gets a free drink!
Construction
Interior
Most of the main construction of the talent show of course took place inside the Krusty Krab. These are the main factors of the interior construction:
Dining Area
- Extra tables and seating
- Tablecloth
- Plates, knives, forks and glasses
- Table candles
- Balloons and confetti (preset to fall on the audience when Squidward's act is introduced)
Performance Area
- The stage
- Lighting
The Stage
Of course, the stage is the center of all the attention in the talent show. This will show all the features put in and on the stage while constructing:
Lighting
- Footlights
- Backstage lighting
- Behind-audience lighting
Onstage
- Purple curtains
- Footlights
- Spotlights
- Stairs leading onstage
Backstage
- Sandbags
- Curtain ropes and pulleys
- Green back-curtains
- Shelves for props
- Crates
- Ladders
- Table
- Mop and bucket of water
- Grand Canyon backdrop
- Blue, black, purple, and green backdrop
Props
Pearl's Act
- Two pompoms
Gary's Act
- Stool
- Microphone and stand
Plankton's Act
- Magician's stick
- Sign and stand
Squidward's Act
- Bird Puppet
Spongebob's Act
- Mop
Exterior
- Four searchlights
- Red carpet
- Fencing surrounding the red carpet
- Red canopy with initials "KK"
Employment
The Cast
Pearl Krabs............................................................................................................Pearl
Gary the Snail.........................................................................................................Gary
Sheldon Plankton..........................................................................The Amazing Plankton!
Squidward Tentacles................................................................................Squidward LIVE
SpongeBob SquarePants................................................................................The Mopper
Tom Smith...............................................................................................................????
Horace Lendenson....................................................................................................????
Unknown Purple Fish................................................................................................????
Backstage Help
- Squidward Tentacles
- Tom Smith (possibly)
- Horace Lendenson (possibly)
- Unknown Purple Fish (possibly)
Dinning Employment
- Fred Rechid (waiter)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (possible cook)
Media
On opening night, many reporters came to interview about the talent show at Bikini Bottom's finest restaurant. After reporting about it, it was broadcast on many television stations across Bikini Bottom for anyone who didn't have a ticket or couldn't go. Some of those stations probably included:
Budget
Since Squidward was the producer of the show, he had to come up with all the money to put on the show. It is unknown where he got all the money, but it is suggested that it cost thousands of dollars to put it on, guessing by all the factors that were put into it. The budget was almost payed off after hundreds of Bikini Bottomites came and watched the show, but was finally payed off after everyone paying $1 to throw one tomato at Squidward during his unpopular act. The profits of the Krusty Krab shot way up after the season of shows.
Performances
Original Acts
- Tap Dancing with Mr. Bubble Hippo
- The Amazing Mister Absorbency!
- SpongeBob Mopping with Mr. Cleanser
- SpongeBob Mopping with Dr. Clean
Scheduled Acts
Act I
- Cheerleading by Pearl
Act II
- Poetry by Gary
Act III
- The Amazing Plankton!
Act IV
- Squidward LIVE
Non- Scheduled Acts
Act V
- SpongeBob Mops!
Never Seen Acts
Note: It may be possible that these next people were only backstage helpers.