Opportunities for Theatre Artists
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Class
Have you ever wondered if you could unlock your voice?
Musical Theatre Vocal Technique Class
A three-session vocal technique course taught by Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre, Samantha Laumann
When: Mondays, Feb 23, March 9, March 16
Where: The Church of St. Mary, Lowertown Saint Paul
Who: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: $75 ($80 when bundled with Audition Workshop)
Have you ever wondered if you could unlock your voice? Whether there are techniques you can use to bring your singing to the next level, and make you feel more confident in your own voice? Join us for this master class style three-week course, in which instructor Samantha Laumann will work individually with each student to refine their techniques, and students also get to learn from each other’s voices as well.
Come with sheet music for a song you've been working on, are rehearsing for a show, something you'd like to use for future auditions, or be prepared to sing something Samantha recommends for your voice!
Meet the Instructor: Samantha Jenee Laumann, soprano is a passionate vocalist, actress, and musical theatre pedagogist who specializes and voice cross-trains in the Twin Cities. Throughout her career she has performed in equity and non-equity theatre houses in Chicago, Boston and NYC. Additionally she has worked as a classical artist with the Chicago Symphony Chorale, The Charlotte Oratorio Singers, and the A.J. Opera Institute in Winston Salem, NC.
Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2015, Samantha has focused her career on teaching and music directing. Samantha serves as Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre and previously an adjunct professor of Voice University of Northwestern Saint Paul. Her students have gone on to perform the Guthrie Theatre, Theatre Latte Da, Artistry, Broadway National Tours, and Broadway Shows Some Like it Hot, and Schucked.
If you would like to bundle this class with the Audition Workshop Samantha Laumann is also offering, select the Audition Workshop as an Add On while checking out below. If you would like to register for the Audition Workshop only, do so here.
Auditions for Moonshot: A Statistically Insignificant Musical
Missed the Boat Theatre is holding auditions for Moonshot: A Statistically Insignificant Musical, an original musical with the book written by Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk, music by Chad Berg, directed by Michael Conroy, and music directed by Josh Wang. The musical will receive its world premiere at the Helene Houle Auditorium at Saint Agnes School (Saint Paul) for 7 performances from June 18th-27th 2026.
Audition Location: Audition Dates:
The Church of St. Mary Sunday, March 1, 6:30-9:30pm
267 E 8th St, Monday, March 2, 6:30-9:30pm
Saint Paul, MN 55101 Callbacks: March 8, 6-9pm
We are casting 4 principals (2 men and 2 women), 7 supporting/ensemble roles, and an ensemble/chorus of 6-12 additional members. We seek actors of all races/ethnicities to play ages 18-60 for women and 18-100 for men. All roles require singing and most require dance/movement ability. Small stipends will be provided for principal roles. Actors do not need to be Catholic, but must be okay with working with lots of Catholics who love being Catholic, and performing for a largely Catholic audience.
For the Audition:
Please bring a headshot (photo clearly showing your face); a resume is optional but encouraged. We will audition groups of 6 in 30-minute slots; plan to be available the entire 30 minutes (sign up for a slot here). Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to fill out an audition form. Please prepare a 32-bar song excerpt; a musical theatre selection is preferred. An accompanist will be provided; you must bring printed sheet music. You may also use an accompaniment track (on your phone, connecting to our Bluetooth speaker). You will also read from the script. Callbacks will include a dance portion. If you’re unable to be present at auditions, please contact Production Manager Veronica White at prodmanager@missedtheboattheatre.com about submitting a video audition.
Music selections from the show will be available soon, if you would prefer to audition using a song from the show.
Want to strengthen your audition?
Join us for our Vocal Technique Audition Workshop on Monday, February 16, taught by Samantha Laumann, Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre. Come sing your audition selection and receive her feedback, and take her following Vocal Technique three week class if you’d like to keep developing your technique! Sign up for the Workshop (or class) here!
About the Show:
Life, for Melvin, is as predictable as he can make it. In fact, he's working as an actuary, to create a world in which everyone around him is focused on avoiding risks. But one day Christa walks into his life and… life doesn't feel very predictable anymore. She isn't something he can write off. When his doctor calls him on the same day with a life-altering diagnosis, Melvin is faced with a decision he’s not likely to forget: will he spend the rest of his short and statistically insignificant life avoiding all risk, or will he take a chance on all the things he's been missing out on (like asking out a girl, reconnecting with old friends, or even going to the moon)?
Available Roles:
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Christa: A hopeless CPA longing for more, 30s. Vocal range: F3-Db5 (Alto/Mezzo).
Sally: A kindhearted rocket scientist. Christa’s sister & Deke’s significant other, 30s. Vocal range: Ab4-Eb5 (Mezzo/Soprano).
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Melvin: A very nerdy actuary with no life, 30s. Vocal range: G2-A5 (Tenor).
Deke: An impulsive and zany lawyer. Melvin’s childhood friend, 30s. Vocal range: Bb3-G4 (Baritone/Tenor).
Old Man: A slightly hard-of-hearing but otherwise healthy centenarian, 50s-100s. Speaking.
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Doctor: A prideful doctor with a slightly unorthodox bedside manner, 20s-50s.
Wedding Singer: A soulful and campy vocalist, 20s-30s.
Casino Lord: A slick and scheming owner of Shooting Star Casino, 30s-40s.
Lawyer: A well-read lawyer on retainer for Shooting Star Casino, 20s-40s.
Tycoon: A grandiose and ambitious CEO of Lunar Ventures, 30s. Rapping required.
Captain: A no-nonsense former cosmonaut, 40s-60s. Russian accent required.
Ensemble/Chorus
Rehearsal and Performance Dates:
The rehearsal period begins with a read-through on April 7th and runs through tech week June 12-18.
Rehearsals are generally Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30pm.
We may rehearse some Fridays and weekends.
It is not permitted to miss a rehearsal during tech week June 12-18.
You must be available for all of the following performance dates:
Thursday, June 18th, 7pm (Family Friendly Preview)
Friday, June 19th, 7pm
Saturday, June 20th, 7pm
Sunday, June 21st, 2pm
Thursday, June 25th 7pm
Friday, June 26th 7pm
Saturday, June 27th 7pm
Sunday, June 28th, Strike
Vocal Technique Audition Workshop
Want to nail your audition?
Vocal Technique Audition Workshop
A one-night audition master class taught by Samantha Laumann
When: Monday, Feb 16,
Where: Church of St. Mary (Lowertown, St. Paul)
Who: Adults 18+
Registration Fee: $25 (or take this workshop with the 3-session vocal technique course and bundle both for $80 total)
About the Workshop:
Have you considered auditioning for a musical, but felt unsure of what song to audition with? Or have you walked away from an audition feeling like you didn’t showcase your abilities well? Join us for a workshop, taught by Samantha Laumann, Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre. She’ll teach you how to pick a selection based on the show and/or character you’re auditioning for and how to prepare for and present your song in an audition. Afterward, she’ll provide personalized feedback on each student’s singing or on their audition selection, to help strengthen their audition material.
Come with a song in mind for an upcoming audition, or with multiple options if you want help choosing!
This workshop is scheduled to help prepare for auditions for our upcoming musical, Moonshot. You are welcome to sign up whether you're auditioning for that particular show or not!
This is a stand-alone workshop, but can be bundled with our Musical Theatre Vocal Technique course, also taught by Samantha Laumann. If you would also like to take the three week course, you must register for both ON THE CLASS PAGE to get the bundled price.
Meet the Instructor: Samantha Jenee Laumann, soprano is a passionate vocalist, actress, and musical theatre pedagogist who specializes and voice cross-trains in the Twin Cities. Throughout her career she has performed in equity and non-equity theatre houses in Chicago, Boston and NYC. Additionally she has worked as a classical artist with the Chicago Symphony Chorale, The Charlotte Oratorio Singers, and the A.J. Opera Institute in Winston Salem, NC.
Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2015, Samantha has focused her career on teaching and music directing. Samantha serves as Musical Theatre Professor for the University of Minnesota School of Music and Theatre and previously an adjunct professor of Voice University of Northwestern Saint Paul. Her students have gone on to perform the Guthrie Theatre, Theatre Latte Da, Artistry, Broadway National Tours, and Broadway Shows Some Like it Hot, and Schucked.
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Submit your play for a staged reading at our New Works Festival this fall!
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