Get Involved Off-Stage in Moonshot

The Matchmaker

Jan 27

Missed the Boat Theatre is recruiting production, design, and administrative roles for Moonshot: A Statically Insignificant Musical by Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk and Chad Berg. The musical will perform at Helene Houle Auditorium at Saint Agnes School (St. Paul) for 7 performances from June 18-27, 2026.

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)?

Key Dates:

The various behind-the-scenes roles have different types of time commitments required of them. Here are some general key dates for the show; please check individual role descriptions for required date specifications.

Read-through / rehearsals begin: April 7

Rehearsals: 4 days a week, typically Mon-Thurs 6:30-9:30, with some Fridays and weekends

Build Days: Typically Saturdays and one weekday evening, beginning after April 5
Load-in Weekend: June 5 (evening)-June 7

This is the time that different production departments will get all the design elements set up onstage / backstage for the show. The weekend will be scheduled out among different departments, but it is best to keep it as open as possible for now.

Tech Week: June 11-17 (off on June 14)
Performances: June 18-27
Strike: June 28 (Required for everyone, even if not specified below)

Opportunities

Leadership Roles (with stipends available)

To express interest in any of the following opportunities, please email Veronica White, Production Manager, at prodmanager@missedtheboattheatre.com with a statement of interest and a resume or description of past related experiences.

(Some key roles are not listed because they are already filled or we are in conversation with a candidate. Check back or feel free to reach out if you are curious about a certain position on the show!)

- Summary: Work with the Technical Director to implement the Set Designer’s design and help lead build days.
- Commitment: Regular production meetings with the creative team, build days, some of Tech Week, Strike.
- Best for: A people person skilled at reading the temperature of a busy room and responding as needed, skilled both in carpentry and leading / delegating tasks to a team of builders with varied experience. Bonus if skilled in painting!
- Summary: Create and execute a vision for all pre-recorded sound effects, including both practical sounds called for in the script (i.e. phone ringing) and ambient / atmospheric sound effects (i.e. rain, crickets) in collaboration with the director. Collaborate with sound engineer on amplification needs for performers and musicians. Prepare sound cues in QLab and make adjustments during tech.
- Commitment: Regular production meetings with the creative team, independent research and preparation time, some rehearsals to oversee incorporation of music to show, load-in, tech week, strike.
- Summary: Based on the audio needs of the show, coordinate rental of any external equipment needed and set up all sound equipment for production. This person needs to either serve as the audio mixer for the production OR train a competent crew member to do so.
- Commitment: Some production meetings with the creative team, some of load-in weekend, all of tech week, all performances unless otherwise agreed upon, and strike.
- Summary: Work with the lighting designer to hang, move, circuit, and focus lights, and operate the lightboard during tech and production, OR train a competent crew member to do so.
- Commitment: Various days focusing with the lighting designer, all of Tech Week, all performances (if board op), Strike.
- Best for: Someone with some electrical experience and knowledge in the operation of stage lights.
- Summary: Work as part of the design team to create and execute a plan to source all necessary furniture and hand props to help tell the story of the show, following the vision of the set designer.
- Commitment: Regular production meetings with the creative team, independent time shopping/thrifting/building (or delegating these tasks to others), availability for some of Load-in Weekend, all of Tech Week, and Strike.
- Best for: Someone creative and interested in finding “just the right thing,” with flexible but varied availability, strong organizational skill.
- Summary: Work with the Prop Master to execute a plan to source all necessary furniture and hand props.
- Commitment: Independent time: shopping/thrifting/building, availability for some of Load-in Weekend, some of Tech Week, and Strike.
- Best for: Someone creative and interested in finding “just the right thing,” good at taking direction, with flexible but varied availability.
- Summary: Provide support to the Costume Designer in coordinating and executing the costume design for the show, which may include the following: creating a costume plot, acquiring costume pieces (e.g., purchase, rent, repurpose), scheduling and assigning tasks to costume volunteers (e.g., wardrobe technicians, shoppers), and implementing costume alterations (e.g., repair, construction, maintenance).
- Commitment: Regular production meetings with the creative team, independent time shopping / sewing / building outfits, availability of some of Load-in Weekend, all of Tech Week, and Strike.
- Best for: Someone organized with good attention to detail and skills in sewing, repairing, shopping, etc.
- Summary: In collaboration with Costume Designer, create and oversee implementation of a plan for appropriate hair and makeup looks for all characters in the production. Either train actors and crew on implementation of design, or can choose to serve backstage during shows to do looks yourself.
- Commitment: Production meetings, independent time researching and practicing looks, some of load-in weekend, tech, possibly performances, and strike.
- Best for: Someone creative, with some pre-existing knowledge of working with hair and makeup.
- Summary: The stage manager works with the Director to make the show happen. Relevant responsibilities include: With the director, make and manage the rehearsal schedule. Serve as main point of contact for actors. Run rehearsals with the director, including prepping the space, beginning and ending rehearsals, taking notes throughout, sending a report at the end of each, and resetting the rehearsal space. Track use of props and set pieces. During tech and production, lead Run Crew and call cues for the show.
- Commitment: Auditions and callbacks, regular production meetings with the creative team, most rehearsals, all of tech week, all performances, strike.
- Best for: Someone who loves being in the thick of things and learning the ins and outs of a show! A strong leader (with broad availability) who is organized, strong in communication and handling a variety of tasks at once, and good with people.
- Summary: Support the stage manager with their role, with a particular focus on prop tracking and backstage management. Serve as Stage Manager for any rehearsals the SM needs to miss. Lead the Stage Crew backstage during performances.
- Commitment: Some rehearsals, some of load-in weekend, all of tech week, all performances, strike.
- Best for: Someone organized, communicative, good with people, and good at serving as both a leader and a follower in a complex group.
- Summary: With support from MTBT staff, oversee box office / ticketing software, including inputting seating plans and ticket codes, monitoring phone and email inquiries, and managing check-in during performances.
- Commitment: Flexible schedule starting with the beginning of rehearsals. Onsite for all performances.
- Best for: Someone with strong administrative and organizational skills, prompt with deadlines, and comfortable with phone calls. Some daytime availability a plus.
- Summary: Coordinate (with a team) Monday night dinners for the cast and crew to help cultivate a sense of community.
- Commitment: Monday nights from April to June, plus some time to shop / prep / plan meals.
- Best for: Someone with a gift for hospitality who loves to cook or organize meals for large groups
- Summary: Oversee lobby management and ushers/concessions team for performances. Plan and shop for concessions.
- Commitment: Some advance meetings and trainings, all performances.
- Best for: someone with strong people skills and leadership instincts.Item description
- Summary: Perform musical numbers for rehearsals and performances.
- Commitment: Band-only rehearsals to be scheduled based on availability, one sitzprobe rehearsal (integrating music with singers), most of tech week, all performances
- Instruments Needed:
  - Drums
  - Bass
  - Guitar
  - Violin
  - Cello
  - 2nd Keyboard/Synth
- Support the show offstage during performances.
- Commitment: Tech week, all performances.
- Best for: someone available in June and eager to be involved in the excitement and energy of the shows themselves. Someone reliable and consistent in showing up and taking direction.
- Roles include:
  - Costumes - assist with quick changes, wardrobe malfunctions, and cleaning costumes.
  - Hair / makeup - assist the hair and makeup designer with difficult styles on actors before / during each show.
  - Backstage crew - Help with set changes, prop placement, and overall be the hands that keep the show moving.
  - Booth - Operate sounds cues, sound/light boards, or spotlights as assigned.
  - Backstage sound assistant - Work with the soundboard operator to help actors put on their mics before the show, as well as be on hand during the show for any mic changes or emergencies.

Supporting Roles (lower / more flexible commitment, still essential and a big gift to the show!)

- Support the show offstage during performances.
- Commitment: Tech week, all performances.
- Best for: someone available in June and eager to be involved in the excitement and energy of the shows themselves. Someone reliable and consistent in showing up and taking direction.
- Roles include:
  - Costumes - assist with quick changes, wardrobe malfunctions, and cleaning costumes.
  - Hair / makeup - assist the hair and makeup designer with difficult styles on actors before / during each show.
  - Backstage crew - Help with set changes, prop placement, and overall be the hands that keep the show moving.
  - Booth - Operate sounds cues, sound/light boards, or spotlights as assigned.
  - Backstage sound assistant - Work with the soundboard operator to help actors put on their mics before the show, as well as be on hand during the show for any mic changes or emergencies.
- Summary: Work as part of the scenic team to implement the vision of the set designer in the artistic details once the structure has been built. Large focus on detail paint, textures, and finishing surfaces based on the tech design. May be asked to provide some paint training to build day volunteers.
- Commitment: Regular production meetings with the creative team, build days, tech week.
- Best for: Someone with artistic painting skills that can be implemented on a large canvas (aka a set), attention to detail, and able to delegate artistic tasks according to skill level of volunteers.
- Work on scenic projects to help bring the design to life.
- Commitment: Build days (as many as possible, but not necessarily all of them), load-in weekend, possible ad hoc times if interested and available.
- Best for: Someone who loves building or working with their hands.
- Work with props designer and/or costume designer to create or find various elements of their designs.
- Commitment: Miscellaneous, as requested by designers.
- Best for: someone who wants to get involved but has limited availability; someone who loves shopping, research, or special projects.
- Work with Lighting Designer and Master Electrician to hang, move, circuit, and focus lights. Experience preferred but not necessary.
- Commitment: Some of load-in weekend, additional dates as determined by lighting team.
- Best for: someone comfortable with heights, interested in working with their hands, and good at taking direction.
Item descrSupport the administrative team in various ways, including marketing, development, and box office.
- Commitment: various, dependent on roles.
- Best for: Anyone with admin skills keen to get involved and support the mission!
Support the preparation of Monday night dinners (either by assisting on Monday nights or covering weeks when the Hospitality Coordinator is unavailable to take point)