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TO: Mayor and Town Council November 18, 2025
SUBJECT: Consider authorizing execution of contract with Katie Rubin and Sixth
Line Studios for a production of “The 39 Steps” in the Village Theatre
BACKGROUND
The Town of Danville Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department Strategic
Plan Update (Plan) for 2017-2027 was developed to establish a long-range vision and
course of action for creating and sustaining high quality, interconnected system of parks,
recreation and arts facilities, services, and programs. Part of the update to the Plan, as
adopted on July 5, 2017, was to provide innovative arts and cultural performances to
inspire Danville’s arts system.
The Village Theatre (Theatre) has a rich history that spans over a century. Built in 1913,
the Theatre has served various purposes over the years. In 1987, it was transformed into
a performing arts theatre and art gallery, and has become a popular venue for
community events, dance performances, children’s theatre workshops, and more, and
continues to be a cultural hub for the Town of Danville to this day.
DISCUSSION
The Cultural Arts program is tasked with revitalizing the performing arts and bringing
new opportunities to revitalize performing arts and bring new opportunities to Danville.
We have a thriving community, rich in art and culture, however, the Theatre currently
does not have a resident theatre company producing high-quality shows for the
community. The Theatre has the potential to become a vibrant performing arts center
with regional appeal. One way to do this is to bring in a theatre company that can provide
incredible plays, musicals, and comedy, enhancing patronage in our downtown
businesses and restaurants.
Katie Rubin and Sixth Line Studios have been producing high-quality plays and other
theatre productions, as well as providing acting classes and workshops in the
Sacramento/ Bay Area for over 25 years. “The 39 Steps” is a fast-paced, hilarious spy
spoof based on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film, in which four actors play over a hundred
characters as an ordinary man becomes entangled in a globe-trotting adventure to clear
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM 3.1
his name and stop a mysterious spy ring. “The 39 Steps” has multi-interest, multi-
generational appeal, and is suitable for all ages.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the Town's 2025-26 Operating Budget to
cover the production costs of this play. 100% of tickets sales up to the initial expended
amount will be directed back to the Town of Danville.
It is recommended that the Finance Committee approve a contract not to exceed $37,000
to Sixth Line Studios for theatre production of the “The 39 Steps” in coordination with
the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department, Cultural Arts Division.
Prepared by:
Stacey Kenison
Program Supervisor, Cultural Arts and Marketing
Reviewed by:
Jessica Wallner
Recreation, Arts & Community Services Director
Finance Committee 2 November 18, 2025