About the Show - RESCUE RUE

Q: What is the running time of the show?

A: Approximately 75 minutes

Q: Is there an intermission?

A: No.

Q: What is the recommended age range for this show?

A: Recommended for kids 3+ and kids at heart. Suitable for younger kids as well, if the runtime isn’t too long!

Q: Can I take photographs during the show?

A: Unfortunately, not during the show. But there will be photo opportunities in the lobby before and after the show.

Q: Will there be merchandise available for purchase?

A: Yes! Please visit the lobby before and after the show.

Q: Is there a Book? What about a Rue plush?

We are proud to announce that the Rescue Rue Storybook is in the works, alongside plush toys (first up: Rue & Squish)! If you are interested in any of these items, please send us a hello through the website so we can add you to our mailing list.

Q: I missed the show Off-Broadway, is there video?

A filmed production is currently in post, and will be released in late 2023.

About the Show - RUNAWAY RUE

Q: What is the running time of the show?

A: Approximately 65 minutes

Q: Is there an intermission?

A: No.

Q: What is the recommended age range for this show?

A: Same as Rescue Rue! Recommended for kids 3+ and kids at heart. Suitable for younger kids as well, if the runtime isn’t too long!

 General FAQ for Potential Producers

Q: Who is Rescue Rue for?

A: Rescue Rue is a musical fairytale for kids and kids at heart—particularly for anyone who’s known the love of a dog or rescue animal! We say the show is for 3 and up, with our target being elementary school-aged audiences. But we’ve had kids as young as 3 come to the show and enjoy the puppets and dance numbers, and older siblings have enjoyed it as well. Not to mention adults— some of whom are surprised they’re moved to tears!

Q: Is this show suitable for school groups, community, and/or professional productions?

A: With flexible cast and band sizes, as well as the ability to do the show with or without puppets, and minimal sets… not to mention the social and educational lessons of the show (see below for more)… it’s a perfect choice for any school, community, or professional theater group.

Q: Speaking of which, what size is the cast/band?

A: The show is flexible on casting both in size and gender-identity.  The cast can be as small as 6 performers and as large as 14 performers, even more if the ensemble tracks are shared amongst different actors instead of multi-tracked to a core cast.

Band: For NYMF (as at NYCTF) we utilized a minimal 3-piece band consisting of piano, bass, drums. This being said, the pit may be reduced to just a piano and is also expandable beyond 3 pieces as it was Off-Broadway (5 pieces, with doubling).

Q: What are the themes of the show?

Rescue Rue is a show about finding one’s place in the world and keeping up your head held high despite the curveballs life throws along the way. It’s also a show about adoption, and can help start a conversation surrounding why people choose to adopt and the importance of adoption.

Q: Can I see video?

A: If you’re thinking about doing the show, please reach out for a link to a private archival video sample.

For everyone else, a professionally filmed studio production is in post and will be available late 2023!

Q: Who do we contact if we’re interested in presenting Rescue Rue?

A: At this time, please reach out to Stacey at ChineseMotherLLC@gmail.com.

Q: Is Rescue Rue really based on a true story?

A: Yes! The real Rue is really a rescue pup, brought from West Virginia to New York by a rescue group.

Canine FAQ

Q: Woof woof?

A: Arf!

Q: Ruff woof woof?

A: Woof!

Q: Woof. Woof woof arf. Woof arf woof woof?

A: Awooo-woo-woo!