The Kids Coop Theatre group has kicked off its 27th season with a large cast of area children performing “The SpongeBob Musical,” on Friday night, Nov. 17. SpongeBob was played by Ben Bertini, 14, of Derry and the 24-member cast of local actors ages 8 to 18 from Londonderry, Hudson, Derry, Chester, and Windham. Becca Antonakos-Belanger was the Director/Choreographer, Keith Belanger was the Music Director, and Mayson Gentiluomo was the Stage Manager. Photos by Chris Paul