Date: 03/1/2006
Vol: 27
Issue: 1
Broadway Series  •   Children's Storybook Theater  •   Youth Musical Theater Workshop  •   Auditions
RSP Calendar  •   Theater Directions  •   Volunteers  •   Box Office Phone  •   Box Office Address  •   Email Contacts  •   Board Of Directors


Web Site Links
Broadway Series
Storybook Children's Theater
Auditions
Youth Musical Theater Workshop
Order Tickets
How To Contact Us

Runaway Stage Productions
5050 Laguna Boulevard, Suite 112-410
Elk Grove, California 95758

Box Office
207-1226

RSP On-Line
http://www.runawaystage.com

Email Contact Page
Box Office
Volunteering
Web Site

Board Of Directors
Bob Baxter
Lillian Baxter
Sandy Finnecy
Ray Fisher
Kathleen Flint
Larry Russ
Eileen Hushbeck
Karen Day
Dave Lack
Terry Miles
Buffee Ann Gillihan

Volunteering With RSP


RSP's Broadway Stage Ushering Program
We are in need of volunteers to usher.

  • You will seat the patrons
  • Check for food and water entering the theater
  • Clean up after the show

Each usher receives free admission to the show
All usher must wear a white shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt.

If you would like to help or have further questions, please email Larry Russ at
russl@runawaystage.com or
go to
the web site to sign up.

NOTE: Usher under 18 are taken on a case by case basis and must be accompanied by a parent.


RSP's Storybook Stage Ushering Program
We are in need of volunteers to usher.

  • You will Check for food and water entering the theater
  • Clean up after the show

Each usher receives free admission for themself and 1 guest to the show
All usher must wear a white shirt or blouse and black pants or skirt.

If you would like to help or have further questions, please email Larry Russ at
russl@runawaystage.com or
go to the web site to sign up.

NOTE: Usher under 18 are taken on a case by case basis and must be accompanied by a parent.

Fun Facts

March 30, 1946 - Pearl Bailey makes her Broadway debut in "St. Louis Woman." Music is by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It makes its home at the Martin Beck Theatre for 113 performances.

March 10, 1953 - Leontyne Price and Cab Calloway revive "Porgy and Bess" at the Ziegfeld Theater. It runs 305 performances.

March 8, 1960 - Tony Perkins stars as Frank Loesser's musical "Greenwillow" opens. It runs 97 performances at the Alvin Theatre.

March 26, 1964 - Barbra Streisand opens in "Funny Girl." Joining her are Sydney Chaplin, Kay Medford, Jean Stapleton and Lainie Kazan.

March 23, 1966 - After seven years of playing the part elsewhere, Hal Holbrook opens on Broadway in "Mark Twain Tonight."

March 16, 1969 - Betty Buckley makes her Broadway debut and Williams Daniels and Howard Da Silva star in "1776."

March 13, 1972 - "Irene" gets revived with Debbie Reynolds. It lasts 594 performances at the Minskoff Theatre.

March 18, 1973 - Ken Howard, Michele Lee and Tommy Tune are together on stage in "Seesaw."

March 2, 1976 - "Bubbling Brown Sugar" brings back the music of Harlem in the '20s and '30s.

March 27, 1978 - Bob Fosse's "Dancin'" opens with Ann Reinking and Wayne Cilento.

In this issue, ...


BABY – THE BROADWAY MUSICAL CONTINUES AT THE 24TH STREET THEATRE

Now Through March 19th
Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

By Sybille Pearson, Music by David Shire,
Lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.

Directed by Bob Baxter
Vocal Direction by Ivan Simmons and Ray Fisher
Musical Direction by Steve David
Choreography by Tiffany Hurley

A delightfully up-to-date musical comedy about the joys and perils of parenting. Three couples struggle with the responsibilities, complications, and comedy of having babies. Overwhelming news for unmarried college students - Danny (Chris Scarberry) he a punk rocker and she Lizzie (Kari Pruitt) a feminist, Exciting news for thirty-somethings Pam (Kristen Wagner) and Nick (Darryl Strohl) a couple having difficulty getting pregnant, and downright shocking news for Arlene (Ruth Phillips) and Alan (Ross Modlin), middle-aged parents of three grown daughters, who celebrate their last child going away college only to discover they have a surprise on the way, share the trials and tribulations of parenthood. Warm and witty, Baby is comedy "in the family way!" Packed with laughter, warmth and insight, Baby moves beyond mood swings and labor pains in a celebration of life—and the challenges of creating it.

Yes, Baby is a masterpiece. David Shire's music soars, Richard Maltby, Jr.'s lyrics are superbly crafted, and Sybille Pearson's book is one of the strongest original libretti ever written for Broadway.

Don’t wait get your tickets now! Special Discount Ticket Pricing for Footlights Subscribers!Visit our online box office at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at (916) 207-1226.

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Special BABY Ticket Pricing for Newsletter subscribers!
As a thank you to our loyal readers of the Footlights newsletter we are offering special two for one pricing on adult tickets for Baby! The Musical. As an exclusive to readers of this newsletter simply mention the code word “Footlights” when making phone reservations or purchasing tickets at our box office on the night of the performance and receive two tickets for the unbelievable low price of $17! That’s right mention “Footlights” while making your phone or in-person purchase of tickets for any performance of Baby and get two adult tickets for the price of one! This offer only available for adult tickets only and cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Good only through phone orders or tickets purchased at the box office on the night of the performance, sorry this discount is not available through web reservations. So don’t delay get your tickets to Baby! and enjoy a great show at a great price!
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The True Tale of the Big Bad Wolf

"There has obviously been some kind of mistake," insists the Wolf from the pig penitentiary where he's doing time for his alleged crimes. Here is the "real" story of the three little pigs whose houses are huffed and puffed to smithereens * from the Wolf's perspective.

This poor, much maligned Wolf, (played by Chris Scarberry) has gotten a bad rap. He just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with a sneezy cold, innocently trying to borrow a cup of sugar to make his granny a cake. Is it his fault those ham dinners--rather, pigs*(Buffee Ann Gillihan, as Lucy, Kyle Young, as Spike and Jason Parsons, as Damien) build such flimsy homes?

Lois, a budding news reporter (played by Amy Weichert) sets out to get the real scoop. She visits the Wolf in the "Pig Pen" where he spins his tail . . . I mean tale * "I was framed," he concludes mournfully.

This hilarious original musical comedy written by Ray Fisher gives us a contemporary new slant on a well loved story. A fun filled afternoon for the whole family.

The True Tale of the Big Bad Wolf
Performances: Saturday's, March 4, 11 and 18 at 12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
All Seats $5

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Coming to the 24th Street Theatre Stage…

Music & Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Book: Jo Swerling & Abe Burrows

May 5 – 28th

Directed by: Bob Baxter
Vocal Director: Beth Nielson
Choreographer: Ron Cinseros
Musical Director: Sean Bianco

Based on Damon Runyon's short story "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown," Guys and Dolls revolves around Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can't make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. The next girl he sees happens to be Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer, and the stage is set for an hilarious evening of complications.

Frank Loesser's score features classic songs such as 'Luck Be A Lady', 'Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat', 'Adelaide's Lament', 'If I Were A Bell' and of course the wonderful title song 'Guys and Dolls'.

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Orientation for the Next Youth Musical Theatre Workshop (YMTW)

RSP is proud to announce that the next orientation for our YMTW is scheduled for Saturday, March 11th at 10 a.m. Come on down and meet the staff and get answers to all of your questions. This is a free, no-obligation orientation and everyone is welcome!

The next general YMTW is…

Disney’s Aladdin - Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, audiences’ spirits will soar with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy award-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!

Workshop meets every Monday and Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

This session begins on Monday March 13th , and Disney’s Aladdin performs in May. So come on down and see what all the fun is about! Join us for this free orientation!

Directed by: Bob Baxter, Producing Director
Vocal Direction by: Buffee Ann Gilihan, YMTW Staff
Choreography: TBA

For more information on the YMTW visit our website at www.runawaystage.com and click on “Youth Musical Theatre Workshops”

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GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE AND MAKE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY GIFT!

Get your special someone a night out at the theatre! RSP has gift certificates good for any denomination and are available by calling the box office at 916-207-1226 or send the box office an e-mail at boxoffice@runawaystage.com and request yours today! We accept all major credit cards and this is an easy way to show someone you care this holiday season. These gift certificates are good for any tickets to any of our great shows – Broadway Shows, Storybook Children’s Theatre Shows, Youth Musical Theatre Workshop Shows, or even a tuition for that special child who wants to join the next workshop, the possibilities are endless so don’t miss out on this easy way to give the gift of entertainment!

  • Great for everyone!
  • Students
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Actors
  • Theatre Lovers
  • Thank You Gifts
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • Anyone!!!
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There’s still time to become an official “RSP Partner” for the exciting 2006 Season!

As you know, Runaway Stage Productions is a non-profit Community Theatre Company who has been providing high quality theatre entertainment for eight years in the Sacramento area. What began as a one-time only show in 1997 has turned into a year round operation, producing Broadway-style productions, Storybook Children's Theater, delighting children of all ages and Youth Musical Theater Workshops providing performing arts education for hundreds of area youth.

RSP produces some of the highest quality theater in the Sacramento area as evidenced by increased performance attendance and multiple Elly nominations and Awards from the Sacramento Area Regional Theater Alliance (SARTA).

However, we are at a critical point in RSP history. The cost of producing quality theatre has increased dramatically over the last couple of years, and we are experiencing financial difficulty in delivering the superior theatrical productions our patrons enjoy and have afforded us recognition in the theatre community. RSP has relied solely on ticket sales and occasional individual donations to provide the necessary operational revenue. And in support of our #1 objective to provide the best possible live theatre entertainment that can be enjoyed by the entire community, we strive to keep our ticket prices affordable for our diverse patron base. Additionally, we continue to evaluate our budget management guidelines ensuring that we are operating at the most resourceful and efficient costs possible. However, we are still faced with the significant challenge to keep the “Stage Door” open at RSP.

How can you help? You can become an RSP “Partner” by making a tax deductible donation of $50.00 or more as described below. In return, we are offering complimentary tickets, recognition in our playbills, etc. Moreover, we are seeking “Sponsors” to help underwrite our productions. If you own or work for a business that is supportive of the Arts, please ask if they will help with a grant to cover some of the expenses of producing a Broadway Style Musical. The business or individual will receive full recognition in our playbills, banners, advertising, etc., giving them great visibility in the community. In an average season, RSP reaches over 10,000 people!

Thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you at the 24th Street Theatre!!

On-Line Sign-Up
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RSP is Accepting Applications for Board of Directors Positions

Join this exciting non-profit education organization in a big way, join us on the board of directors! Please contact Eileen Hushbeck at Hushsong@frontiernet.net for an application and further information.

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See A Show For Free!

That’s right you can see one of the great RSP shows for free, simply volunteer as an usher or concessions worker and you get to see the show for free! It’s a great way to be involved and enjoy some great entertainment. The jobs are important and not difficult to do and you help our community theatre company at the same time. Interested? Visit us at www.runawaystage.com and click on “get involved” and then either “be and RSP usher!” or “help with RSP show concessions!” and see just how easy it is to see a show for free!

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2006 Season Tickets Are Now Available
Great Holiday Gifts That Keep Giving All Year Long!

Sweeney Todd
January 6th - 29th, 2006
Baby
February 24th - March 19th, 2006
Guys and Dolls
May 5th-28th, 2006
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
July 7th - 30th, 2006
The Full Monty
September 1st - 24th, 2006
Annie
November 3rd - 26th, 2006

Purchase Here

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Business to Business/Person to Person
Business to Business/Person to Person
HELP TO SUPPORT GREAT THEATRE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!

Also new to our website, the “get involved” page, well actually its not new, but some of the wonderful pages you will find there are new like the “become and RSP member” and “corporate sponsorships” pages. These pages offer you great incentives and ways that business and individuals can become partners with RSP to help produce some of the finest theatre around and get some very valuable gifts and sponsorship recognition at the same time. Please visit these pages and see how you can help make this community theatre stronger and more vibrant.

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When you Wish Upon A Star!

RSP has now upgraded our website with a new page! The RSP wish list, this is a great place to let all of you our friends, patrons and partners know just what goods and services we are in need of to help keep this dynamic growing company in top operating form. Please visit this page of the website and see if there is anything you can do to help us achieve our goals. All donations of goods and services are tax deductible and are a great way to help without a cash donation (of course that is always a great way to help out too!). So please visit this page and see what you can scratch off of our list.

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Tell us What You Think!

RSP is looking for input from you, our friends and patrons, on what you think of RSP. Applying for grants and funding opportunities is always a difficult project, and RSP is always working on these endeavors, so we are looking to you, our friends and patrons, to help with some information. Funding organizations are always looking to see how a program impacts the people who access the services it provides, so we are asking you to share your thoughts. If you have had an experience that has touched you, or someone you know, please let us know. We are looking for any stories or thoughts you may have had about the work that RSP does. So whether you have seen a show that you thought was well done, or if you have been involved in our YMTWs or if you just would like to send a letter of support please feel free, we would love to hear from you. In addition, if there is something that you feel we could work on, or if there is a concern you have please also feel free to send that along with your thoughts. Please be sure to include your name and contact information along with your letter. We appreciate your support for our work and we hope that with your help we can achieve some additional funding and be able to continue to produce the best community theatre around.

Please send your comments to:

RSP Board of Directors (Comments)
5050 Laguna Blvd., Suite 112-410
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Or by e-mail to: boxoffice@runawaystage.com

Thank you!

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Broadway Theater

Baby
February 24th - March 19th, 2006
8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sundays
Tickets $10 - $16
Purchase Tickets

Guys and Dolls
May 5th-28th, 2006
8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sundays
Tickets $10 - $16
Purchase Tickets

Storybook Children's Theater

The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
March 4th - 18th, 2006
12:00 pm & 2 pm Saturdays
Tickets $5
Purchase Tickets

The Princess and the Frog or How Green is My Daddy
May 13th - 27th, 2006
12:00 pm & 2 pm Saturdays
Tickets $5
Purchase Tickets

Auditions

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
May 7 & 8, 2006
Audition Criteria

Jack and the beanstalk
May 9, 2006
Audition Criteria

Youth Musical Theater Workshop

Disney's Aladdin Jr.
Orientation: March 11, 2006 10:00 am
May 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2006
7:00 PM
Tickets $5

RSP Calendar Of Events
March 2006
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Performance of Baby
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Performance of Baby
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Performance of The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
2pm
Performance of The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
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2PM
Performance of Baby
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8PM
Performance of Baby
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8PM
Performance of Baby
12pm
Performance of The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
2pm
Performance of The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
10:00 A.M.
YMTW Orientation for Disney's Aladdin Jr.
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2PM
Performance of Baby
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8PM
Performance of Baby
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8PM
Performance of Baby
12pm
Performance of The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf
2pm
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2PM
Performance of Baby
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RSP Calendar Of Events
April 2006
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Directions To The Theater

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!

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