Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Wednesday, November 19


Author: WXCO News Team November 19, 2025 Duration: 30:54
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Wausau Morning Report with Chad Holmes: Wednesday, November 19

Step into Bikini Bottom with the talented students of DC Everest Senior High School as they bring SpongeBob the Musical to life. Cast members Jackson Perdue (SpongeBob), Bennett Berg (Patrick), and Catherine Harmon (Sandy Cheeks) share their journey from auditions to opening night, revealing the excitement of performing over two weekends. They discuss character challenges, like maintaining SpongeBob's relentless positivity or mastering Sandy's complex monologues. With a massive cast of 60, these young thespians emphasize the camaraderie and leadership learned through theater. Aspiring performers are encouraged to embrace opportunities and persist in their passion. You can get tickets to this weekend's performances at dce.booktix.com YouTube video of interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou6QMQIPVvY This morning we also talked about the start of the girls' basketball season last night, including our first broadcast of Wausau West vs. Pacelli. Finally, we discussed President Trump's disturbing....very disturbing and wrong comments in the Oval Office next to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia concerning the murder of a Washington Post journalist seven years ago. Guests: Jackson Perdue, Bennett Berg, Catherine Harmon

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