Ruthie is THRILLED to be doing her second show with Theatre Elision. She will be playing Joan in Melancholy Play rom March 1, 2, 3 at 7:30 pm and March 4 at 2:30 pm at the Crane Theatre in Minneapolis. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! “Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical” is playwright Sarah Ruhl's first musical based on her 2002 play of the same title. It tells the story of Tilly, whose melancholy is of such exquisite quality that it causes every stranger she meets to fall in love with

Ruthie was recently seen in Ruthless! the Musical produced by Theatre Elision. She played Miss Thorn, a washed up actress - turned third grade teacher. The show was produced at the Howard Conn Theatre from January 17th - January 20th. Reviewers said: Supporting players, some playing multiple roles, also shine: Ruthie Baker gives a hilariously plaintive lament in "Teaching Third Grade". - Cherry and Spoon #ruthlessmusical #theatreelision