Opens January 13-28, 2007
Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday’s at 2:00 pm

Directed by Bob Baxter
Vocal and Musical Direction by Chris Cook
Choreography by Darryl Strohl

"Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery--all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts."

So begins the musical Chicago--and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise. Chicago is the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent.

Chicago, winner of six 1997 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, is a loving look back at vaudeville, a timely satire of the justice system, and a reminder of what great theater can be.

Don't wait get your tickets now!
Visit our online box office at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at (916) 207-1226.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice and her adventures underground have been a favorite of children all over the world for nearly 140 years. Follow Alice to an enchanted garden and meet the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter and Dormouse. From the Duchess and her pepper pot to the Queen of Hearts with her short temper, every step in this new world becomes curiouser and curiouser.

Join Alice as she meets extraordinary characters and plays an outrageous croquet game. Don’t be late, keep your head and watch out for cats with big fat grins.

Come and join in the fun every Saturday at 12 Noon and 2:00 p.m. Performance Dates: January 13, 20 and 27. All tickets $5.

Alice in Wonderland
Cast of Characters

ALICE	Kaitlin Flint
RABBIT	Krista Williamson
CHESHIRE CAT	Tessa Timm
MAD HATTER	Greg Smith
MARCH HARE	Kyle Young
DORMOUSE	Lafras le Roux
FATHER TIME	C.J. Huffhines
COOK	Anne-Marie Trout
DUCHESS	Danielle le Roux
HUMPTY DUMPTY	Anne-Marie Trout
QUEEN’S KNAVE	C.J. Huffhines
QUEEN OF HEARTS	Shaleen Schmutzer-Smith
KING OF HEARTS	James McMillon
ALICE’S SISTER	Tessa Timm

Auditions – January 7th and 8th at 7 p.m. at the 24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, 95818

Directed by Bob Baxter

Musical Director Ray Fisher

A celebration of the music by Leiber & Stollar. Leiber and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock 'n' roll and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates a golden age of American culture. In an idealized '50's setting, the classic themes of love won, lost and imagined blend with hilarious set-pieces and slice-of-life emotions. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE isn't just great pop music - it's compelling musical theatre.

SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE winner of the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Book (Concept) by Stephen Helper & Jack Viertel
Lyrics by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
Music by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN

Show:	Goldilocks and the Miss-Adventures of Mother Goose
Audition:	Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Time:	6:00 p.m.
Location:	2424 Castro Way (The Studio) Sacramento

All parts open for ages 16 to Adult.

Characters: Momma Bear, Papa Bear, Baby Bear, Goldilocks, Mother Goose, Cinderella, Snow White, Simple Simon, The Pie Man, Red Riding Hood, Red’s Mother

Don’t miss out on the incredible 10th Anniversary Season of Great Theatre! Season tickets are now on sale visit our website at runawaystage.com or call the box office at (916) 207-1226 and get yours today. Season tickets are a gift that keeps on giving all year long, so do your holiday shopping at RSP and give the gift of blockbuster musical theatre! An economical gift that will bring a smile to all of the special people on your list!

Chicago – January 5 – 28, 2007
Smokey Joe’s Café – March 2-25, 2007
Oklahoma! – May 4 – 27, 2007
The Wiz – July 6 – 29, 2007
Jesus Christ Superstar – August 31 – September 23, 2007
Jekyll & Hyde – November 2 – 25, 2007

New Patron Level and benefits Added This Year - Support The Finest in Community Theatre

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!!

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!!!

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.

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

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!