General Information
Lost Baggage is looking for a talented cast of singers, actors, dancers, and everything in between for our upcoming production of One Small Misstep! The show is an original musical written by Ottawa’s own Sandy Gibson and Silas Chinsen. The show was a hit when it was part of the recent Undercurrents Festival in February. We are proud to partner with Sol One Arts to put on the official first full-length production of the musical!
The musical will be presented from January 28-31, 2025 for five performances at the Gladstone Theatre. The show is being directed by Paola Della Malva, choreographed by Alex Smith-Eivemark, musically directed by Tania Granata, and produced by Euan Wheaton. We will be casting at least 12 performers in the show. For more information on the show and the full production team, please visit our Season Seven webpage.
Rehearsals for the show will start in October and will be mainly held at Lost Baggage Musical Theatre (480 Avalon Place). There will be one 3-4 hour rehearsal on Saturdays and 2 evening rehearsals.
Audition Information
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, September 18: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm
- Friday, September 19: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30pm
- Saturday, September 20: 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00pm
All auditions will be taking place at Lost Baggage Musical Theatre (480 Avalon Place). If you are not available these audition dates but would like to still audition, please select “Not Available/Video Audition” on the audition form. We will contact you to make alternate arrangements for a video audition.
Please prepare 32 bars (one or two minutes) of a musical theatre song that best demonstrates your vocal abilities. Please come prepared with sheet music so our pianist will be able to provide you with piano accompaniment.
To help you prepare, our creative team has provided some guidance on the style of audition song that will best showcase some of the characters:
- Samantha: Modern Musical Theatre
- Jim: Country or Folk Rock (Think Garth Brooks)
- Tina: High Belt
- Demona: 80’s Rock
- Gene: Pop Meets Grunge (Think Weezer)
- Bobby: Disney-Style Song
You will receive a short scene that you will be asked to read during your audition (it will be a cold read). You may be given further instruction about the scene by the director at your audition. Please look it over upon your arrival prior to your audition time. Please Note: You do not need to memorise the scene.
A dance/movement segment of the audition will be required for all those auditioning. Please come wearing dance appropriate clothing, as you will not be able to change at the audition.
A session of callback auditions may be held in the evening on Sunday, September 21 at the discretion of the artistic team and may only require certain individuals. They are not an indication of whether you will be cast in the show, or if you are up for receiving a specific role in the production. Callbacks may not be required if the artistic team does not feel they are necessary for casting the production.
Please submit the audition application at the bottom of the page, if you would like to audition for the show. All actors must be at least sixteen years old to audition, with the exception of the character of Bobby.
Show Synopsis
One Small Misstep is a brand-new original musical comedy that takes audiences on a wild ride from astronaut training camp to the far reaches of space – and beyond. Samantha Higgins has dreamed of walking on the moon her whole life, but the path to the stars isn’t all science and glory. Between bizarre training simulations, eccentric crew-mates, a snarky onboard computer, and a few larger-than-life game-world characters, the journey quickly becomes more misstep than moonwalk.
Full of sharp wit, clever satire, and over-the-top characters, One Small Misstep is both a space adventure and a tongue-in-cheek look at ambition, competition, and teamwork. With a mix of heartfelt moments and outrageous comedy, this premiere production invites performers to help bring a brand-new musical universe to life.
Characters
- COMPUTER: Any Gender, 20s-50s – A witty, sarcastic AI that narrates and comments on the astronauts’ journey.
- SAMANTHA HIGGINS: Female, Late Teens-20s (Mezzo-Soprano) – A bright and determined astronaut, eager to prove herself on the mission.
- JIM: Male, 30s-40s (Baritone) – The mission’s captain; confident, a bit arrogant, but with a sense of humour.
- TRAINER: Any Gender, 20s-50s (Flexible) – A no-nonsense instructor preparing the astronauts for space.
- TINA: Female, Late Teens-20s (Soprano) – A nervous but endearing astronaut-in-training; comic relief with heart.
- PAWN: Any Gender, 20s-30s (Tenor/Flexible) – A quirky, eager team member, always trying to be helpful but often overlooked.
- HANS: Male, 30s-40s – A serious, by-the-book astronaut, with a dramatic European flair.
- FRANZ: Male, 30s-40s – Hans’ equally serious (and slightly sillier) counterpart; together they bring dry humor.
- DEMONA: Female, 30s-40s (Alto) – A flamboyant and mischievous character with a villainous streak.
- ARNOLD: Male, 20’s-30’s – A brash, overconfident astronaut with a big personality and a bigger ego.
- GENE: Male, 20’s-40’s (Baritone) – A practical, level-headed astronaut, often the “voice of reason.”
- BOBBY: Any Gender, Young Teenager (Flexible) – The youngest and most naïve trainee, eager to prove themselves but often in over their head.
- The actor playing this role must be at least 13 years old.
- KATE: Female, 20s-30s (Mezzo-Soprano/Soprano) – Samantha’s friend and confidante, warm and supportive but with her own comedic quirks.
- ENSEMBLE: Various Ages (All Vocal Ranges) – Multiple roles including additional astronaut trainees, trainers, technicians, background characters, and more.
Please Note: This show is a profit share. All actors will receive an honorarium based on ticket sales.
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