Moonshot:
A Statistically Insignificant Musical
Written by Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk
Music by Chad Berg
Based on a story by Haynes Brooke
Directed by Michael Conroy
Music Direction by Josh Wang
Choreography by Katie McKenzie
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)?
World Premiere June 18-21 and 25-27, 2026
Helene Houle Auditorium, Saint Agnes School, St. Paul, MN
Tickets on sale April 27th.
Save the date for the World Premiere Weekend of Moonshot, and join us for one of the following shows.
June 18
Family Friendly Preview
Intended for families of babies and toddlers. Noise welcome!
June 19
Opening Night of Moonshot!
Join the audience at the world premiere launch of Moonshot!
June 20
Community Night Out
Head out after the show for a drink with the community!
June 21
Talkback with the Playwrights
Join the playwrights for an informal talkback after the show!
Can’t make it to Opening Weekend? Join us for the second weekend of shows, Thursday, June 25 - Saturday, June 27!
Creative & Production Team
Director - Michael Conroy
Assistant Director - Christina Malloy
Music Director - Josh Wang
Choreographer - Katie McKenzie
Production Manager - Veronica White
Stage Manager - Ana Martin
Assistant Stage Manager - TBA
Scenic Designer - John Vargo
Technical Director - Ryan Gau
Head Carpenter/ATD - TBA
Scenic Consultant - Caroline Berlage
Props Master - TBA
Props Mentor - Nikelle Morris
Audio Engineer - Abe Gross
Sound Designer - Nick Messer
Lighting Designer - Mary Shaffer
Master Electrician - Andrew Willenbring
Costume Designer - Abigail Fleck
Wardrobe Coordinator - Grace Maunula
Hair and Makeup Designer - TBA
Hospitality Coordinator - TBA
Cast
Melvin - Michael Koester
Christa - Gabi Schafer
Deke - Ben Stefonowicz
Sally - Hanna McLevish
Old Man - Leo Martin
Nurse/Ensemble - Catherine Kracht
Doctor/Ensemble - Bernadette O’Keefe
Surgeon/Ensemble - Natalia Foley
Wedding Singer/Ensemble - Stephen Brewer
Wedding Band/Ensemble/Melvin Understudy - Alex Coyne
Wedding Band/Ensemble - Michael Eilen
Wedding Band/Ensemble - Kenny Green
Casino Lord/Ensemble - Emma Knapik
Casino Manager/Ensemble - Elizabeth Schafer
Lawyer/Ensemble - Angela Cahill
Minion/Ensemble/*Dance Captain - Maddie Hubly
Minion/Ensemble - Veronica Kremer
Minion/Ensemble - Sarah Dehnbostel
Tycoon/Ensemble - Alex McKenzie
Captain/Ensemble - Bella Schaps
Audience Engagement Team
House Manager - Cara Grimmer
Assistant House Manager - Shannon Rouston
Box Office Manager - Jenelle Suchy
Box Office Assistant - Elizabeth Vitullo
Graphic Designer - Maggie Dahl
Marketing Director - Ellie Wagner
Marketing Materials Manager - Maggie Dahl
Social Media Manager - TBA
Lead Ushers - Paul Vallentos, TBA
