Runaway Stage presents Cabaret
What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the music play.
Life is a Cabaret, old chum,
Come to the Cabaret!
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Joe Masteroff
Directed by Bob Baxter
February 29 – March 23, 2008
8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays
The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. Set in 1929-1930 Berlin on the eve of the Nazis' rise to power, Cabaret focuses on nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Klub and mostly revolves around the English 19-year-old cabaret performer Sally Bowles and her relationship with young American writer, Cliff Bradshaw. A sub-plot involves the doomed romance between German boarding house owner Fräulein Schneider and her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the action is the Emcee, who presides as master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub and serves as a constant metaphor for the current state of society in Weimar Germany throughout the show.
For tickets, visit us online at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at 916)207-1226.
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Storybook Children's Theater Announces Sleeping Beauty Auditions
Adapted by Lillian Baxter
Music and Lyrics by Ray Fisher
Auditions to be held Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 6pm
Location: 2424 Castro Way (The Studio)
Performance Dates: Saturdays, May 10, 17 & 24, 2008 at 12noon and 2pm
Auditions will include singing, so please bring sheet music and be prepared to sing. A pianist will be provided.
At Princess Astoria's christening, the King's aide makes a huge blunder by forgetting to invite one of the kingdom's fairies to the event. The fairy, Zorilla, takes offense and curses the princess to prick her finger on a spindle and die on her 18th birthday. One of the other fairies alters the curse so that Astoria will fall asleep until she is awakened by her true love. Eventually, the prince awakens her with a kiss and they all live happily ever after.
Cast of Characters
King - Adult Male
Queen - Adult Female
Astoria - Sleeping Beauty
Moonbeam - A fairy
Crystal - A fairy
Mayfair - A fairy
Zorilla - Evil fairy
Prince – Male
Finkel - Male - The King's aide.
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Auditions
Runaway Stage Productions Announces Auditions for the Broadway Stage production of Thoroughly Modern MillieAudition Dates: March 2 & 3, 2008 7:00 PM
Production Dates: May 2 – 25, 2008, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Thoroughly Modern Millie includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, this show is a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment.
Auditions will be held at the 24th Street Theater, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento
For further information and audition criteria please visit www.runawaystage.com or call (916)207-1226.
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Patrons and Partners Program
BECOME A PATRON OF THE ARTS!
What began as a one-time only show in 1997 has turned into a year-round operation, producing Broadway-style productions, delighting children of all ages with Storybook Children's Theater, and providing performing arts education for hundreds of area youth with the Youth Musical Theater Workshops. RSP has offered some of the highest quality theater in the Sacramento area for over ten years. In 2007 alone, RSP was recognized with 24 nominations and 7 Elly 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 faced with the significant challenge of keeping the “Stage Door” open at RSP and delivering the superior theatrical productions that our patrons enjoy.
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! Runaway Stage Productions is a non-profit educational organization (501-3c) and any donations are tax deductible.
In recognition and appreciation of the support provided by our ever-growing circle of friends, we are pleased to provide the following to our “Patrons and Partner” sponsors.
STAGE MANAGER $50 - $99
Recognition in all RSP playbills for the 2008 season
Two complimentary tickets to a single show
SUPPORTING ACTOR $100 - $249
Recognition in all RSP playbills for the 2008 season
Four complimentary tickets to any combination of shows
LEAD ACTOR $250 - $499
Recognition in all RSP playbills for the 2008 season
Two complimentary season tickets for 2008
DIRECTOR $500 - $999
Two complimentary season tickets for 2008
Highlighted in all RSP playbills as well as our lobby display as an “RSP Partner”
PRODUCER $1000 - $ 2499
Four complimentary season tickets for 2008
Highlighted in the RSP playbills as well as our lobby display as an “RSP Sponsor”
Complimentary Ad space in our playbills
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER $2500-$4999
Six complimentary season tickets for 2008
Highlighted in our Sacramento Bee advertising, RSP playbills, lobby display, and street banners as an “RSP Sponsor”
Complimentary Ad space in our playbills
Highlighted on our website as an “RSP Sponsor”
Recognition during prerecorded announcement before each performance as an “RSP Sponsor”
Six complimentary Season Tickets for 2008
Highlighted in our Sacramento Bee advertising, RSP Playbills, lobby display, and street banners as an “RSP Sponsor”
Complimentary Ad space in our playbills
VIP Block of up to 100 tickets to a single performance in the 2008 season with a private reception prior to show
Highlighted on our website as an “RSP Sponsor”
Recognition during prerecorded announcement before each performance of sponsored show
MUSICAL DIRECTOR $2500 - $4999
(Funds applied directly to Resident RSP Orchestra sponsorship)
Six complimentary Season Tickets for 2008
We hope you will consider becoming a part of the RSP family through our Patrons and Partners program. For questions or further information, please e-mail us at Boxoffice@runawaystage.com or call (916) 207-1226
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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!