Due to recent circumstances involving fire danger and poor, local air quality, Runaway Stage Productions has decided to cancel plans to host a fireworks booth this year. We feel that it is the right thing to do. However, this presents us with a predicament. Our annual fireworks sale is a major fundraiser for our company, and we have already incurred losses as a result of it this year.

So, we are asking for your help. If you also have decided not to purchase fireworks this year, for the same reasons we have decided not to sell them, we would please hope that you consider making a donation to Runaway Stage Productions in its place.

For donations of $50 or more, you will be able to receive a special offer for any evening Broadway Stage performance in the remaining 2008 Season! As a supporter of RSP you will receive a voucher for $5.00 off an adult regular admission (up to four tickets, a $20.00 value) to any of our remaining 2008 Broadway shows including Nunsense, Anything Goes, and The Sound of Music.

To make a donation in any amount, please contact the box office at theboxoffice@runawaystage.com and remember, with a $50 or more donation you will receive our special thank you gift coupon.

Thank you all for your time, attention and understanding. And most important, thank you for your continued support.

July 11 – August 3, 2008 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Join the wacky antics of the Little Sisters of Hoboken as they discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally killed the other fifty-two residents of the convent with her tainted vichyssoise while they were off playing bingo with a group of Maryknolls, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. Upon discovering the disaster, Mother Superior had a vision in which she was told to start a greeting card company to raise funds for the burials. The greeting cards were an enormous success and, thinking there was plenty of money, the Reverend Mother bought a VCR for the convent, leaving her with no money in the kitty to pay for the last four burials. With the deceased nuns on ice in the deep freeze, the sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show, so they take over the school auditorium, which is currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” We meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; Sister Robert Anne, a streetwise nun from Brooklyn; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head.

Nunsense offers a cornucopia of hilarity for the whole family, proving conclusively that nun rhymes with fun!

For tickets, please visit us online at www.runawaystage.com or call the box office at 916)207-1226.

July 19, 26 & August 2, 2008, Shows at 12noon and 2pm

Jump on your magic carpet and join us for an afternoon of love, intrigue and a magical Genie.

Aladdin is a street-urchin living on his charm and wits in the City of Jali Abib, a place of mystery and enchantment. Here, also lives the beautiful Princess Yasmine. The Princess has never set foot outside the palace and is doomed by law to marry against her will. Princess Yasmine, runs away and accidentally meets Aladdin in the marketplace, where he saves her from arrest. But he can't save himself and soon he is taken away by order of the evil Mufeed, the Grand Vizier and advisor to Yasmine's father the Sultan.

Aladdin is thrown in jail and becomes caught up in Mufeed's plot to rule the land. It turns out that Aladdin is the only person who can enter the cave of wonders and retrieve a magical lamp. Aladdin becomes trapped in the cave and accidentally discovers the Genie of the lamp. Aladdin befriends the Genie and uses his wishes to become a prince in order to marry the Princess Yasmine. Mufeed steals the lamp from Aladdin and tries to take over the kingdom. Aladdin must rely on his wits to trick Mufeed and save his friends.

An exciting adventure awaits, so gather the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon! Tickets are only $5 for all ages. Get your tickets today at www.runawaystage.com or call (916) 207-1226.

Written By: P.G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Guy Bolton
Music By: Cole Porter
Lyrics By: Cole Porter

Director: Bob Baxter

Choreographer: Cristina Louk

Vocal/Musical Director: Christopher Cook

Assistant Director: James Sgambodi

Costume Designer: Lillian Baxter

Audition Dates: July 13 & 14, 2008 7:00 PM
Production Dates: September 5 – September 28, 2008

Synopsis: The S.S. American, sailing from New York to England, carries an unusual group of passengers. Included amongst them are a gangster (Moonface Martin), a wealthy debutante and her mother (Hope and Evangeline Harcourt), a nightclub singer (Reno Sweeny), and a wealthy New York businessman and his stowaway assistant (Elisha Witney and Billy Crocker). It turns out that Hope is Billy's long-lost love. Unfortunately, she is now engaged to a wealthy Englishman, Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. After a series of comedic happenings, Billy manages to win back Hope. Meanwhile, Billy's friend, Reno, manages to seduce and win Lord Evelyn. All this happens while Moonface Martin attempts to escape the law and Hope's mother strives to maintain her social status.

This fabulous tune-filled, dance-peppered score, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, includes the songs: It's Delovely, Friendship, I Get a Kick out of You, and Anything Goes.

CASTING
Bonnie Latour: Female – Mezzo – 21-32 – Supporting
Purser: Male – Spoken – 28-42 - Cameo
Captain: Male – Spoken – 45-65 – Cameo
Luke and John: Male – Spoken – 24-36 – Cameo
Reno Sweeney: Female – Mezzo – 30-50 – Lead
Hope Harcourt: Female – Soprano – 21-32 – Lead
Mrs. Wadsworth T. Harcourt: Female – Spoken – 45-60 – Supporting
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh: Male – Baritone – 30-50 – Supporting
Elisha Witney: Male – Spoken – 45-65 – Supporting
Billy Crocker: Male – Tenor – 21-36 – Lead
Moonface Martin: Male – Tenor – 30-60 – Supporting
Steward: Male – Spoken - 28-45 – Cameo
Ling: Male – Spoken – 20-55 - Cameo
Ching: Male – Spoken - 20-55 - Cameo

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.

Audition information:
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: 2424 Castro Way (The Studio), Sacramento (around the corner from the theater)
Production Dates: Saturdays, September 13, 20, and 27, 2008, 12:00 pm & 2 pm.

Adapted by Lillian Baxter
From the works of David Vos and Robert Gerlach

Cast of Characters

The King (adult male)
Prince / Princess Robin (child, male or female age 10 – 12)
Sir Cad (male, age 16 and older)
Sir Simon (male age 16 and older)
Lady Morgana (female age 16 and older)
Cecil, the Dragon (adult male)

Cecil, the golden tailed dragon, is a peace loving fellow who collects wild flowers and loves poetry. Unfortunately, there is a curse on the King’s crown which can only be broken by destroying all the golden-tailed monsters in the kingdom. Sir Cad and his accomplice, Lady Morgana a sorceress, capture Cecil and force him to fight for his life in a tournament at court. Sir Simon and Robin come to the rescue of their good friend, the dragon, and save the day.

A delightfully whimsical fairy tale for children of all ages.

YMTW Master Class: FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
By Audition Only Ages 6-18

Orientation: 7/12/08 at 10am
Performance Dates: 9/23-9/25
Tuition: $200
Rehearsals: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday

Broadway Kids Workshop: 101 DALMATIONS
For Kids ages 5-9

Orientation: 7/26/08 at 10am
Performance Dates: 9/16-9/18
Tuition $125
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm

YMTW General Workshop: HONK! Jr.
Ages 6-16

Orientation: 8/23/08 at 10am
Performance Dates: 11/16-11/17
Tuition $175
Rehearsals: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday

All workshops provide training in acting, dance and singing. Orientations and classes are held at the Runaway Stage Productions Rehearsal Studio -2424 Castro Way in Sacramento (around the corner from the 24th Street Theater)

All performances are held at the 24th Street Theater - 2791 24th Street in Sacramento.

Join us at the free informative orientations. Complete information will be provided on the workshop programs, staff will be introduced and children and adults will have the opportunity to have any questions answered. For more information, please call the RSP box office at (916)207-1226 or log on to www.runawaystage.com