The Humb dt Light Op a C pany COMMUNITY FEATURE

Murphy’s Markets opened in 1971 and just two years later in 1973, the curtains first went up at Humboldt Light Opera Company. Founders of both companies probably had no idea how successful they would become. Although ‘community’ is not in their name, it has always been at the heart of both organizations.

“The SpongeBob Musical” will be performed Aug. 4, 5, 11 and 18 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 6, 13 and 19 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets for the show starting later this week, go to https://www.hloc.org/.

The musical is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, a 1984 graduate of Humboldt State University (Cal Poly Humboldt). Stakes are higher than ever before as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.

Humboldt Light Opera Company’s headquarters are located just across the way from Murphy’s Market in Sunnybrae. Humboldt Light Opera Company’s goal for over 50 years has been to bring musical theatre to the people of our community – not just as a viewing experience, but also as a performing experience for those who have dreamed of taking the stage themselves.

Get involved with HLOC by visiting www.hloc.org/get-involved/.