• Piratical Hilarity Drops Anchor at the 24th Street Theatre Stage!
• WIN WIN WIN, Tickets to see Pirates of Penzance
• Don't miss out on Storybook's next big show...Cinderella!!
• WIN WIN WIN, Tickets to see Cinderella
• Trouble, Right Here In River City!
• 24TH Street Theatre Undergoes A Facelift
• All the world is a stage, but why not join us performing on our stage!
• Summer Sizzles at RSP, Join us, have some fun, and help raise funds for this dynamic group

Piratical Hilarity Drops Anchor at the 24th Street Theatre Stage!

May 6th marks the opening of another great show at RSP! Join us as we continue our 2005 Blockbuster Season of Broadway shows with the NEW version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE! A fresh take on one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, this updated version of “The Pirates of Penzance” took New York by storm when it premiered in Central Park in 1980, leading to a subsequent smash-hit Broadway run.

Wacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879, “The Pirates Of Penzance” spins an hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.

Tevey Ditter (Smokey Joe’s café and Into The Woods) as Frederic and Kelly Mustain as Mable lead an all star award winning RSP cast with incredible performances that are both beautiful and charismatic. Rodger McDonald (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and The Sound Of Music) returns to RSP as the Pirate King in a highly comedic role that shows Rodger’s incredible comic timing. Joining Rodger on stage as a piratical partner in crime - is the talented Ruth Phillips as Ruth. This production marks Ruth’s debut with RSP, welcome aboard matey! Bradley Bong (Seussical and RSP favorite) also joins this talented cast as the Sergeant of Police in a very funny Keystone Cop performance. In a blast from the past Jess Gonzales, reprises his outlandish role as the Modern Major General, a role he originally did for RSP in 1999 on the Eagle Theatre Stage in Old Sacramento. Other outstanding performances are delivered by RSP favorites Buffee Ann Gillihan (Edith), Kat Bushnell (Kate), and Kari Pruitt (Isabel).

The Pirates of Penzance is directed by multiple Elly award winning director Bob Baxter, Choreographed by Pam Lourentzos (Choreographer and Director of RSP’s 2002 production of Oklahoma), and Vocal and Musical Directed by Joe Velez.

This outstanding show is sure to be a favorite with RSP audiences so get your tickets now! Pirates of Penzance performs for a limited four-week engagement, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s at 2 p.m., May 6th – 29th. Reserved seating tickets are $17 Adult, $15 Students and Seniors and $12 for Children (12 and under). This show is recommended for theatergoers of all ages. Remember, all seats are reserved so get yours today!

Purchase your tickets on line at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at (916) 207-1226!

Don't miss out on Storybook's next big show...Cinderella!!

It's the age-old story of the young scullery maid turned Princess (Kelly Daniells) who finds her handsome Prince (Colin Sphar) at the Ball. Our story can't be told without the shenanigans of Cinderella's step-family...Step-Mother (Kara Timm), Matilda (Kim Negrete), Prunella (Kari Pruitt) and Frump (Linda Kelly). The Prince is ably assisted by the Duke (Brett Bachmann) and the ever-timeless Prime Minister (David Lack). The story could not be told without our Ladies-in Waiting, Lady Kathleen (Kaitlin Flint) and Lady Kelly (Tessa Timm). And no proper fairy tale could be brought to its Happily Ever After without our wonderful, yet eccentric, Fairy Godmother (Anne Marie Trout). Don't miss your opportunity to dance at the Prince's Ball or try on Cinderella's shoe...will it fit you instead??? Only time will tell...

Come and join us for this magical story Saturdays May 14th, 21st and 28th at 12 noon and 2pm. Remember...only $5.00 per person to see every Storybook show!!! Don't miss out and we'll see you at the theater!

Trouble, Right Here In River City!

Next up on the 24th Street Theatre Stage is RSP’s production of Meridith Wilson’s classic The Music Man!!!

The Music Man is the story of a phony traveling salesman who's plans to flim-flam an Iowa town in 1912 are thwarted by his love for the town librarian. The score is a disarming potpourri of period styles including the Sousa-style march "Seventy-Six Trombones," the preacher-like exhortation "Trouble," several barbershop quartets and the shamelessly romantic "Till There Was You." The book captures a time of innocence with humor, charm, and sentimentality. The Music Man remains one of the world's most popular musicals, an all-American explosion of hokum and heart. Michael McElroy is Harold Hill and Buffee Ann Gillihan will be Marion Paroo in this blockbuster show so summer will sizzle at the 24th Street theatre and another great RSP Production!

July 1 - 24, 2005>BR>Show Times: 8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays
Don’t wait – get your tickets now!
Purchase your tickets on line at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at (916) 207-1226!

24TH Street Theatre Undergoes A Facelift

Over the past few months a lot of work, sweat and dedication has gone into a refurbishment project at the 24th Street Theatre. Under the loving, guiding hands of Kathy Less, Executive Director and Jana Holm Assistant Director, the theatre is looking more and more like a jewel in the Curtis Park crown. With funds raised by the center, the groups that use the theatre, and incredible volunteer hours and talents, the 24th Street Theatre is once again shinning with many new upgrades. The seats have all been recovered, the interior has been painted, the bathrooms have been redecorated, and coming soon will be new equipment including lighting, sound and other technical improvements that make your theatre going experience much more enjoyable.
RSP is the resident theatre company at the 24th Street Theatre, and we are proud to have such a wonderful place to perform our productions and to have you, our patrons enjoy great entertainment. RSP leases additional space at the Sierra 2 Center including our rehearsal location “The RSP Studio” and our costume shop “The Cottage.” RSP has been at the 24th Street Theatre for three years and has just completed negotiations for dates through 2006, so we look forward to another great season of award winning musical theater at the 24th Street Theater.

All the world is a stage, but why not join us performing on our stage!

Calling all Performers…

Runaway Stage Productions is looking for the following actors for their upcoming production:

The Music Man
Performances: July 1- 24, 2005
Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Rehearsals Start: May 9th

Directed by Bob Baxter
Vocal/Musical Direction: Ray Fisher
Choreography: Beverly Stewart

The following parts are available:

Jacey – Tenor in the Quartet - heavy singing, minimal dancing and some acting required. Looking for a performer 18+

River City Kids
Boys – Singing/Dancing ensemble. Looking for 8-12 year olds.

Townsmen – Ensemble work singing/dancing and acting adults.

Townswomen - Ensemble work singing/dancing and acting adults.

If interested please contact:

Bob Baxter
Director
bbaxter@runawaystage.com

Summer Sizzles at RSP, Join us, have some fun, and help raise funds for this dynamic group!

We will be running our very successful fireworks stand again this year!! Come on out, spend a few hours with some of the most talented pyrotechnic experts around, and help a worthy cause at the same time! Anyone interested in volunteering to help are always welcome!! This is our main fundraiser for the year. RSP is a non-profit organization and our costs to produce such quality work takes money. We find this fundraiser to be a great way to meet new people, encourage new patrons and gather to socialize while helping out the company. Give it a try and we can guarantee you'll be having the time of your life (next to seeing one of our great productions, that is!!).

To volunteer to join us this summer simply send an email to lruss@runawaystage.com with your name, phone and availability.

24th Street Theatre
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, California

From Hwy 50 West      Proceed on Bus 80 West (Through Interchange)      Exit on 26th St (Just after Hwy 99 exits)      After exiting you will be on W st.      Turn left onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).	From Business 80 West      Exit on P St.      After exiting you will be on 29th st.      Follow 29th st. (It will turn into W st).      Turn left onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).	From I-80 East      Take Business 80      Exit on 15th st.      Turn left on Broadway      Turn right onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).
From I-5 North or South      Take Business 80 East      Exit on 15th st.      Turn left on Broadway      Turn right onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).	From Hwy 99 North      Exit on Broadway      Turn left on Broadway      Turn left onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).	From Hwy 99 South      Take Business 80 East      Exit on 15th st.      Turn left on Broadway      Turn right onto 24th st.      Proceed Approximately 3/4 of a mile           (Just past 3rd Ave).      The theatre is on the left hand side of the road           (The theater is in the Seirra2 Complex).
Great Parking News at Sierra 2 - The 24th Street Theatre! As you are approaching the 24th Street theatre from Broadway, make a left turn on Castro Street and then a right turn into a newly available parking lot for theatre patrons. You will notice a new sign that lets you know that it is OK to park there for theatre events. This lot is very close to the theatre (a short walk right beside the theatre brings you to the front door, and the Box Office), and right next to the RSP rehearsal space known as "The Studio." So please feel free to park in this lot when you come to see the great shows at RSP! Just another way to make visiting the 24th Street Theatre easier and hassle free!