The People's Playhouse for 49 Years

2014-2015 Mainstage seasonCelebrating American Music...

plus a dash of classic humor

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Records indicate that Swift Creek Mill was in existence as early as 1663. It is believed to be the oldest grist mill in this country. Henry Randolph I, born in Little Houghton, Northamptonshire, England, migrated to this country about 1640. In 1655, he acquired a large tract of land in Bermuda Hundred on Swift Creek where he erected the present mill.

An heir of Henry Randolph I, William Bland Randolph, deeded the mill to William Rowlett on February 20, 1805, and it became known as Rowlett’s Mill. In 1852, the Rowlett heirs conveyed the mill to the Swift Creek Manufacturing Company.

On May 9th and 10th, 1864, a battle was fought around the mill while General B.F. Butler’s Army of the James attempted to cross Swift Creek. Following the Civil War, the property became Schmidt’s Distillery, making corn whiskey. Following this, the property changed hands several times, was operated as a grist mill and became known in 1929 as Swift Creek Mill. It continued to operate as a grist mill until about 1956.

On December 2, 1965, Swift Creek Mill Playhouse opened its doors. To convert the old grist mill into a dinner theater required an addition to the three story building to house the kitchen, dressing rooms and restrooms. Stairways were built leading to upper and lower dining levels, and to the theatre located on the top floor. Much of the old equipment in the mill was refurbished to lend a rustic atmosphere.

Swift Creek Mill has been preserved as both an historical landmark and cultural outlet for the talent of local artists, skilled actors, directors, designers and technicians whose efforts have made possible the artistic achievements of the Mill. The 300 year old Swift Creek Mill has been made a Virginia Historical Landmark and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

As of fall 2013, Swift Creek Mill is now ADA-compliant, offering increased access and services to persons with disabilities. A monumental task, the renovations were completed following precise guidelines, and the iconic structure continues to retain its historic value and status.

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The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents Sol & Luna at Swift Creek Mill TheatreOctober 27 - 31, 2014, M - F 10:15 a.m.; Grades 6 - 12, Approximately 65 minutes; Theatre price $12.50, Add $2.00 for pizza lunchThe Latin Ballet of Virginia (LBV) uses the expressive beauty of movement to weave the tales and traditions that are the heart and soul of Hispanic culture. LBV combines technical excellence with a soulful depth of emotion and an unwavering commitment to education, diversity and accessibility. This partnership is provided in part by The Virginia Commission for the Arts.Drifty’s Snow Dance by Paul DeissDecember 1 - 22, 2014, M - F 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.Saturday 10:15 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Grades Pre-K - 3, Approximately 45 minutes; Theatre price $8.75, Add $2.00 for pizza lunchAnother brand new show in our Drifty The Snowman series! Drifty loves snow so much that every time he sees a fluffy flake he does a little dance. Or is it that every time he does a little dance he sees a fluffy flake? Guest star Jack Frost is just as confused as the rest of our North Pole pals. Come join the fun!Those Harvey Girls by Tom Width (World premiere - only two special youth performances offered)February 6 & March 6, 2015, 10:15 a.m.; Grades 4 - 12, Approximately 90 minutes; Theatre price $12.50, Add $2.00 for pizza lunchOur full-length production of this world-premiere musical tells the story of three African-American sisters who began singing together as small children and rose to prominence as one of Virginia’s most well-known practitioners of Gospel music. Their stories will entertain, amuse and enlighten, and their music will raise the roof. Only two student performances, so reserve your seats early!Twain’s Tales Adapted by David Taylor LondonFebruary 9 - March 5, M- F 10:15 am; Grades Pre-K - 3, Approximately 65 minutes; Theatre price $8.75, Add $2.00 for pizza lunchFive stories by the master American storyteller! It’s the late 1800’s, some local characters have gathered on the front porch of the General Store to see who can tell the tallest tale. “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”, “Science vs. Luck”, and three other tales are told in “story theater” style. Great fun for a wide range of students! The Elves and the Shoemaker Adapted by Tom WidthApril 13 - May 15, 2015, M - F 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.; Grades Pre-K - 3, Approximately 45 minutes; Theatre price $8.75, Add $2.00 for pizza lunchThe Grimm Brothers’ classic tale of the poor cobbler who gets some unexpected help from some tiny friends, friends who come to his shop in the middle of the night to do their job. Lots of music, lots of laughs, and lots of heart as the audience learns the value of work and compassion. The perfect Springtime treat!

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Which Children Does The Mill Serve?Swift Creek Mill Theatre currently serves the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as Southside Virginia. The Mill is a popular field trip destination, with students attending from public schools, private schools, preschools and home school groups. Families attend the program as well, especially for Drifty the Snowman plays, which are new every year. On average, 15,000 children from Central- and Southside Virginia rely on Swift Creek Mill for theatre arts education. According to the Virginia Department of Education, 42% of the public school kids that we serve are economically disadvantaged and 54% belong to one or more minorities. In addition, more than 23,000 of these children live with disabilities. Some of these students may never experience professional performing arts - or the educational value of theatre - without a field trip to the Mill.

What Does The Mill Offer?Swift Creek Mill Children’s Theatre has offered educational shows for children for 25 years! The Mill offers three or more Youth Series productions annually during the school year (this season will include five!) Each Youth Series play is selected based on its theatrical, literary and/or educational value, and many are professionally written for the Mill, supporting students' core subjects. The directors, cast and crew are theatre professionals who live in the surrounding areas, and the plays are produced, directed and performed at Swift Creek Mill in order to offer an immersive theatre experience. We state relevant Standards of Learning information and grade level suggestions for the convenience of educators. There is even a character meet-and-greet or Q&A session after each performance that gives kids an opportunity for more in-depth knowledge of professional theatre arts.

Why Are These Field Trips Important?In addition to reaching young students in Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and the Tri-Cities, we are helping to educate kids in areas farther away from Richmond, which are reachable because of Swift Creek Mill’s uniquely excellent location – counties like Dinwiddie, Southampton, Nottoway, Mecklenburg and others. The Mill is the only professional theatre in a 75-mile stretch from the James River south to the Virginia state line. East to west this area is almost 200 miles. Therefore, Swift Creek Mill is helping literally thousands of children in underserved areas to have a more well-rounded and innovative education. Even for the children who are able to come only once, it is an experience that expands their horizons and a memory that lasts a lifetime.

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Producers ($10,000 and uP)Financial Dynamics and The Estate and

Elder Planning Center of VirginiaMarilyn and Robert WalkerRoslyn Farm Corporation

directors ($5,000 - $9,999)EVBMItchell Wiggins

designers ($2,500 - $4,999)Mr. and Mrs. Neil NovemberBruce and Connie Thornton

Performers ($1,000 - $2,499)Mr. and Mrs. John M. ComstockTom and Kathy CrewBob and Lou FothergillRobert and Joan GoebelRobert and Kelly KindleIlse Niedermeyer In Memory of LTC

Walter T. NiedermeyerBob and Jean WeatherfordLTC and Mrs. John WoyanskyBill, Cindy, Laura and Carrie Young

technicians ($500 - $999)Jay and Joanne BurchellMichael S. DoranCarolyn Estes WilliamsEd and Lu HendersonAnonymousHarry and Donna RoyeColonel (Ret.) and Mrs. William E.

ShermanMr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker

Patrons ($250 - $499)AnonymousKenneth EberhartJayne Y. FeminellaLinda M. FitzgeraldChris and Kathryn GriffinMr. and Mrs. John Hancock

Patrons ($250 - $499) (cont'd)Marshall and Susan HenryRosa Davis OverbyRuth Ann and Roger ShaulisThe Stallings FamilyRichard and Candy TaylorHoward and Evelyn TwilleyKendra S. WarrenAndree and Russell WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Williams

sPonsors ($100 - $249) AnonymousGwen BeallGeorge and Virginia BeasleyAllen and Marsha BirdsongCarlton and Rachel BranchBill and Betty Jean BrockwellMr. and Mrs. Ronald G. BrooksDonald and Gail CampbellAnonymousJames and Margaret CarsonJim & Pattie CarsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. CoffmanEmily Cole-Jones and Robb JonesKathryn and Jay CostelloKen and Nancy CoxSteve and Jamme CoyFrank CreasySenator Roslyn R. DanceSandra EllisCathy EnglishmanBill and Terry FieldsDon and Nora FosterSt. Mark's Pre-SchoolStan and Joyce FreedWayne and Kathy FunkDr. and Mrs. Richard A. GrenobleRichard and Linda GuilmartJohn HagadornPhl and Betty HanleyJohn and Jane HarmonJimmy and Caroline HartsonMarie B. HawkinsGary and Carol HotchkissPeachie and Chris Johnson

This list includes gifts received during the period specified above. The goal of the list in the playbill is to update the list regularly so that we may acknowledge more recent gifts. We offer our sincerest thanks to all of our Contributors and to the many individuals and businesses who continue to support Swift Creek Mill Theatre in numerous capacities. For errors or omissions, please contact us at 804-748-5203 or info@swiftcreekmill.com

Contributors Feb. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015

sPonsors ($100 - $249) (cont'd)Kenneth P. JonesMichelle Black KapaVictor W. LavensteinAnn K. LeakeMildred H. LeonardPaul R. LindseyLangdon B. LongBarbara MacIntyreDeborah and Thomas MahoneBetty MatthewsScott MeltonBruce MillerDonna and Jerry MoodyJohn Moon and Abigail WinshipMichael W. MooreJacqueline O'ConnorJulia and Herman Pearson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack PetersAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jess PritchettSteve and Kathy RobinsonMr. Carl C. SchluterRay SchreinerGary K. SchullerStuart and Dabney ShortWert Smith, Jr.Carolyn W. SpratleyDan Stackhouse & Jim MorganMr. and Mrs. Richard E. StraussJody Smith Strickler Dr. and Mrs. Porcher L. TaylorJames L. Thacker, Jr.John ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Edward C. ThompsonMs. Elisabeth TurnerMargaret and P.K. WalkerRobert and Karen WasilewskiRussell H. and Kathryn R. WillisWilliam M. Young

friends ($99 or less)AnonymousNancy AlpineWes and Ethel AndrewsJ.B. and Melva ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. A.K. AtkinsonJoe AyersMrs. L. Wayne BattyFrancis BaughBonnie and Mark BebarJames and Gale BeckMr. and Mrs. Franklin W. BellF.L. Benson, Jr.William BlissSteve and Sally Bolte

friends ($99 or less) cont'dBill and Mary Ann BroachConnie BrockwellOtis and Frances BrownLarry and Lois BuchananTara & Michael CarrollCarolyn L. ClarkJennifer FrankEmily Cole & Robb JonesLarry ConstantineCatherine Butler CooperNorma CorbinThe CraveysPatricia CrockerPatricia CrockerThe Dacey Law Firm, P.C.Diane DallmeyerShirley DanielHelen DayPaul DeissDonna and Glenn DevierBarbara DeWittAnn H. DunbarRobert and Jean DunnJames and Cecelia DvorakPhilip and Olga EckmanVirginia EnglerAnonymous DonationRay & Cecile FarmerAllen and Virginia FlannaganKathleen FogertyDavid ForemanMr. and Mrs. David ForemanElizabeth FreidigBob and Carolyn GalushaJeanett GattisDarryl GloverGuy and Alicia GormanMr. Claude GullifordChristina GunnJim and Rebecca GuthrieKatie HamannMr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Harman, Jr.Joanne and George HercegLinda H. HevenerThe Hicks GirlsJoanne HilkerMartha J. HorineKathryn R. HorneAnonymousRobert JohnsonCarol JohnsonMarion G. JordanLori KaeberlePeggy KagelsAnonymousChristina Kinne

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friends ($99 or less) cont'dAnonymousMarie TaneySandra TaylorPaulette and Mike ThomasMr and Mrs. Francis B. ThompsonVicki ThurmondEtna S. TraylorAdairis TrentNancy M. TylerJim and Winnie VanLandinghamFrank N. WalkerJean WebbPatricia WhiteAnonymousMargery L. WrightJohn S. YaksheRoy YorkRobert and Betsy ZahnerAnonymous

memorial & honor In Memory of Ruby CaseIn Memory of Albert DeissIn Memory of Mary B. IsemannIn Memory of Chuck McCoullIn Memory of the Parents of Jayne SneedIn Memory of Mike Toscano (2)In Loving Memory of Pamela WeisemanIn Memory of Betty White (4)In Honor of Georgia Rogers Farmer (3)In Honor of LeAnn Binger and Charlotte

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This show is very special to me! I spend most of my time directing shows that have been written and directed by other people – people who made all of the tough decisions about the nature of the show, what scenes and songs would be cut or changed, and how the show would “ feel” in terms of its style and substance. Then I take their piece and do my directorial

version of it. But the biggest kick of all is when I get the chance to start right from scratch: get an idea...form all of the concepts...write the script...collaborate with great people (like the stupendously talented Paul Deiss)...bring together the creative team...and then see the finished work onstage performed by a stellar cast. Now that’s heaven on earth for a writer/director! And that’s what “Two Bits” is for me: a show that went from an idea to a polished production right here at the Mill. I couldn’t be more proud, and I hope you will enjoy the fruits of our labors. Thanks for coming!

From the artistiC direCtor

direCtors & designers

Book by tom Widtharrangements and original music by Paul deiss

original lyrics by tom Width and Paul deissnickelodeon orchestrations by Paul deiss

directed by tom Widthmusical direction by Paul deisslighting design by Joe doranscenic design by tom Width

costume design by maura lynch cravey

Cast

Woody hayes eric Williamsgus olson richard Kochedward “Weasel” olson ian Pageuncle grover Jason marks*danny hayes arden moscatinicky the nickelodeon himselfhome movie: danny hayes sean Williams Jenny hayes Joy Williams Woody hayes eric Williams*appearing through the courtesy of actors equity association

setting

The play takes place in Woody’s Barbershop and U.S. Post Office, Lundquist Falls, Minnesota, June 6, 1959.

there will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

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all musical accompaniment provided by nicky the nickelodeon, equipped with the Qrs nickelodeon Pianomation midi system.

Producing artistic director tom Widthinterim managing director Jennifer Prociselight Board operator Becky lussiersound Board operator sheri oyanstage manager tom Widthassistant stage manager Jesse mattesProperties Jesse mattesset crew noah downs cory Williams charley raintree Jesse matteslighting crew Becky lussier Jesse mattes Zack townsendPhotography & Videography robyn o’neillProgram advertising genevieve mellott

ProduCtion staFF

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Music Clearance by Rubicon II Music Clearance, Burbank, CA. All songs used by permission. All rights reserved.

“Freida, My Clam-Digger Sweetheart”, by Harry Stewart, performed by Yogi Yorgesson courtesy of Capitol Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

“Two Bits”, music by Paul Deiss, lyrics by Tom Width. © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Music! Music! Music!” by Stephan J. Weiss and Bernie Baum © BMG Firefly (ASCAP) c/o BMG Rights Management (US) LLC and Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)

“Don’t Let Your Mama Cut Your Hair When She’s Mad At Your Daddy”, Music by Paul Deiss, Lyrics by Tom Width © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Lundquist Falls Cheer”, Music by Paul Deiss, Lyrics by Tom Width © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“I Found A Million-Dollar Baby (In A Five-and-Ten-Cent Store)” by Billy Rose, Mort Dixon and Harry Warren © BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) c/o BMG Rights Management (US) LLC and Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)

“Sweet Adeline”, music by Harry Armstrong, lyrics by Richard H. Gerard, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Love Me And The World Is Mine”, music by Ernest R. Ball, lyrics by David Reed, Jr., arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine”by Sammy Fain, Irving Kahal and Willie Raskin © Rytvoc, Inc. (ASCAP) and Fain Music Co. (ASCAP)

“The Bees And The Birds” by Harry Stewart © EMI Feist Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP)“Largo Al Factotum” (from “The Barber of Seville)”, music by Gioachino

Rossini, lyrics by Cesare Sterbini, arrangement and additional lyrics by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“La Donna E Mobile” (from “Rigoletto”), lyrics by Tom Width, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Don’t Put Off Chasin’ Women Til You’re Too Old To Catch ‘Em” by Harry Stewart. Arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Fit As A Fiddle “by Al Hoffman, Al Goodhart and Arthur Freed © Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP), EMI Feist Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP) and the Songwriter’s Guild of America (ASCAP)

“I Want A Girl Just Like The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad”, music by Harry Von Tilzer, lyrics by William Dillon, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Little Pal” by Ray Henderson, Al Jolson, B.G DeSylva and Lew Brown © Songwriter’s Guild of America (ASCAP), Ray Henderson Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP)

“The Little Boy” by Al Stillman and Guy Wood © E. H. Morris & Co., Inc. (ASCAP) and Music Sales Corp. (ASCAP)

“What I Ask For My Little Boy” by Paul Sarazen, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Twelfth Street Rag” by Euday L. Bowman, Lyrics by Tom Width, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Producitons LLC

“Who Hid The Halibut On The Poop Deck” by Harry Stewart, arrangement by

musiCal numbers, Continued

the use of recording equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited and violates copyright laws.

Produced by special arrangement with shave and a haircut Productions llc

Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC“Take Me Out To The Ball Game”, music by Albert Von Tilzer, lyrics by Jack

Norworth, additional music and lyrics by Paul Deiss and Tom Width, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Grand Fantasia On The Theme Of The Mocking Bird”, arranged by F.W. Meacham, new arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Danny Boy”, traditional melody, lyrics by Frederick Edward Weatherly, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Deep River”, traditional, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Eternal Father Strong To Save” (“The Navy Hymn”), music by John B. Dykes, lyrics by William Whiting, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“Brandenburg Concerto #3”, music by Johann Sebastian Bach, lyrics by Tom Width, arrangement by Paul Deiss © Shave and a Haircut Productions LLC

“I’m Sitting On Top Of The World” by Ray Henderson, Samuel Lewis and Joseph Young © Warock, Inc. (ASCAP), EMI Feist Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP) and Ray Henderson Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

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about the aCtors

RICHARD KOCH (Gus) is very happy to once again be singing with the boys on Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s stage. Other Swift Creek shows include Beyond the Rainbow, The Drowsy Chaperone, Blithe Spirit, The Foreigner, A Tuna Christmas, Arsenic and Old Lace, Run for Your Wife, The Cocoanuts, Floyd Collins, See How They Run, Out of Order, The Fantasticks, Greetings and A Few Good Men. Richard is Performing Arts Manager for The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen as well as a free-lance actor who has also performed at Theatre at the Bolling-Haxall House, VA Repertory Theatre, Henley Street Theatre, Cadence Theatre & film, TV and radio. Richard is pleased to be working with such a wonderful team (some old and some new.) In his spare time, along with the beautiful Miss Vicki, he shares a passion for creating miniature great sailing ships out of sponges. He hopes you enjoy the show!JASON MARKS (Grover) is delighted to be back on the Mill stage after a 7-year hiatus, appearing in the revival of Two Bits - the first show he ever appeared in at Swift Creek Mill Theatre! New York credits include: Broadway Gypsy of the Year, Young Edgar and Bound for Broadway. Regional credits include: Holmes & Watson Save the Empire with Oregon Cabaret Theatre, The Producers with Park Playhouse, and Shrek with New Stage Theatre. Locally, Jason has been featured in numerous productions with Virginia Repertory Theatre: Shrek, The Producers, My Fair Lady and Guys & Dolls; and Swift Creek Mill Theatre: Once Upon a Mattress, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Side Show. He is the recipient of the Theresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in the Arts in Theater (Richmond Magazine), as well as an Artsie Award winner (Richmond Theater Critic's Circle). Thanks to Tom & Paul for this joyous opportunity once again. www.jasonmarksonline.net.ARDEN MOSCATI (Danny) is pleased to be returning to close-harmony singing, having been trained early in his career by SPEBSQSA. He has performed in Richmond in Olympus on My Mind with Virginia Rep, and in Exquisite Corpse with TheatreLAB. Previously he has worked with a variety of theatres in and around Washington D.C. including Landless Theatre Company, 1st Stage, Imagination Stage and a number of theatre festivals such as the Source Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Capital Fringe Festival. He hopes you enjoy the show not just a bit, but... two bits!IAN PAGE (Weasel) is thrilled to be making his debut on the Swift Creek Mill stage. Ian received a BA in theatre performance and a minor in creative writing from VCU in 2011. Past credits include his nominated RTCC performance as Peter in bare: a pop opera with RTP, Beau/Ginch in We Three Lizas also with RTP, Woof in Hair with Firehouse Theatre, and Greg in Reasons to be Pretty with Stage B. Ian was awarded the 2012 Best Locally Developed New Work RTCC for his play Brew.ERIC WILLIAMS (Woody) is excited to be back at The Mill. He is a professional actor making Richmond his home. He can be seen at The Mariner’s Museum as Lt. Green as part of their permanent exhibit for the USS Monitor Center. His theatrical credits include: The Scarecrow in an international touring production of The Magical Land of Oz. Recently, Eric was seen in A Lug Nuts Christmas - world premiere, Cotton Patch Gospel, and Uncle Stanley in the Smoke on the Mountain trilogy (RTCC Nomination) at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Hanover Tavern. Other area credits include Ring of Fire at Henrico Theatre, Ed Fentress in Scorched Earth - world premiere, Pastor Aaron Jarvis in Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas - world premiere, Virgil Blessing in Bus Stop (RTCC Nomination), The Stiff in Lucky Stiff, The Steward in Into the Woods, and Brassett in Where’s Charley, Sheriff in August: Osage County, Jackson in Pump Boys and Dinettes (Phoebe Award), Peter in Cotton Patch Gospel, Silas Phelps in Big River, Alvin Patterson in Annie Warbucks, Honky Tonk Highway, Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Most Happy Fella, Lies and Legends, Sweet Charity, and Woody in Two Bits – A Barbershop Musical - world premiere. He is married to actress/entrepreneur Joy Williams (www.giggleinpink.com) and has four sons.

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Board of direCtors

tHeatre staff

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The Mill, You Sponsor The Arts,

Education And Our Community

Swift Creek Mill Theatre is a 501c3 organization.

Email info@swiftcreekmill.com or Call 804-748-5203 to discover the

many benefits of sponsorship.

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$__________Producer $10,000+$__________Director $5,000+$__________Designer $2,500+$__________Performer $1,000+$__________Technician $500+$__________Patron $250+$__________Sponsor $100+$__________Friend < $100(Please make checks payable to Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Inc.)

___My company’s matching gift form is enclosed___PLEDGE Amount $ ____________ Initials _____________Send me info on a Charitable Remainder Trust___Send me info about including Swift Creek Mill Theatre in my will___I do not wish to contribute at this time, but I would like to be added to the new Mailing List.Credit Card Charge___Charge entire amount of $ ____________ now___4 quarterly payments of $ ____________ each___12 monthly payments of $ ____________ each Total amount of charge(s) $ _____________Please charge my: ___American Express ___Discover ___ Visa ___MasterCard Account#___________________________________ CV Code _______Name on Card ______________________________________________Billing Address _____________________________________________Expiration Date _________ Signature____________________________

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By purchasing a ticket and/or attending any performance at Swift Creek Mill, you agree to the following Admissions Policies of Swift Creek Mill Theatre. This information is available online, in the Mainstage playbill and by request. The Admissions Policies are subject to change without notice.Reservations: Phone: (804) 748-5203 Online: www.swiftcreekmill.com/tickets. Payment for Mainstage shows is required at the time of reservation. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, and local checks are accepted. For show schedule, please contact our office or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com.Office Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 AM – 7 PM; Sat. 10 AM – 7 PM (in-season) and Mon. – Fri. 10 AM – 7 PM; Sat. 10 AM – 5 PM (off-season) Address: PO Box 41, 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy, South Chesterfield, VA 23834 www.swiftcreekmill.comDelivery Policy: Tickets are now available via Will Call, Print-at-Home, and on the Walletini mobile app for Android and iPhone. With any ticket method, please bring your receipt (emailed to you after purchase) for faster service at check-in. Tickets may be purchased at the door if available. Mainstage Refund Policy: Individuals – Refunds for Mainstage tickets are available up to 48 hours prior to the performance. Rain checks are offered for individuals up to 24 hours prior and are redeemable for 2 years. Groups – Group refunds are not available.Youth Series Refund Policy: Refunds are available for up to four (4) people 48 hours prior to the performance.Seating: Mainstage productions are reserved seating. Advance reservations are recommended for Theatre Only and required for Buffet and Theatre. The buffet is offered in the main-level Mill Room and may be offered in the lower-level Granite Room, followed by the performance in the second-floor theatre. Special Needs: We can best serve you when we know your needs at the time of your reservation. Elevator access and wheelchair seating are available for main level dining and second-floor theatre performances. Granite Room dining requires the use of stairs. Dining room assignments are made prior to the show date; please let our staff know your needs – physical, dietary, or other – in advance so that we may assist you.Dining: Reservations are required for dining. Swift Creek Mill features dining in a refined, historic atmosphere. Our famous Virginia-style Buffet is offered prior to Mainstage performances. Doors open for dining two hours before curtain. Meal price includes coffee, tea or water, appetizer, main course buffet, and dessert. Sodas and bar drinks are not included. Tax is applied to meal and a la carte items in accordance with state and local law. Our wait staff works hard to provide exceptional service. Gratuity is appreciated. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are redeemable for two years. Promotional gift certificates or passes expire according to the expiration date listed. Promotional gift certificates or passes may not be combined with other discounts, passes, promotions, or coupons, and they have no cash value.Discounts: Senior, Military & Student discounts - 10% off the normal ticket price for any Mainstage performance. Rush - $20 theatre only tickets, based on availability one hour prior to any show. Discounts cannot be combined with other

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discounts, passes, promotions, or coupons, and they have no cash value.Groups - Mainstage: Groups of 15 or more people qualify for special rates for Mainstage performances. For more information or to schedule your group outing, call (804) 748-5203 or e-mail groupsales@swiftcreekmill.com.Groups - Youth: Student groups of 20 or more qualify for special rates for original Youth Series performances. Group rates do not apply for student performances of Mainstage shows. The Youth Series is designed for students attending with teachers, parents and/or chaperones. Tickets are not available for adults not accompanying a child. To reserve seats or for more information, call 804-748-5203 or e-mail childrenstheater@swiftcreekmill.comRestrictions: The operation of cameras, video cassette recorders and other recording devices is strictly prohibited during all performances at Swift Creek Mill Theatre.Theatrical Design: The Mill has a reputation for offering high quality theatre. Some Mainstage productions may include the use of strong language, special or strobe lighting, non-harmful fog machines, and/or other devices and techniques. Notice is given prior to these performances. Please feel free to inquire about the content and nature of a production prior to the show.Smoking Policy: Swift Creek Mill Theatre maintains smoke-free buildings. The dining rooms are subject to the same Virginia smoking laws for restaurants. Occasionally, smoking by actors may be appropriate for the accurate portrayal of individual characters or the truthful telling of the story and is not intended to be construed as approval or glorification of the behavior of smoking.Inclement Weather: In the event a show is canceled due to inclement weather, a rain check, refund or alternate performance date will be offered at the discretion of Management.Privacy Policy: We respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit our website. We also automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information and the page(s) you visited. We will not sell your personally identifiable information to anyone.Security Policy: Your payment and personal information are safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the Internet.

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featured artworkSwift Creek Mill Theatre is proud to present artwork from area artists selected to be in our Featured Artists Program. Their art is on display in the Historic Mill Room (main level). For contact information for a current artist, please see our Box Office Manager. For program information email gmellott@swiftcreekmill.com or call 804-748-5203.

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Nov 13, 2014 – JaN 10, 2015

JuN 4 – Jul 18, 2015Mar 26 – May 16, 2015

A Celebration of American Music

804-748-5203swiftcreekmill.com

17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy, s. cHesterfielD

Sep 18 - oct 25, 2014

swift creek mill tHeatre2014-2015 mainstage season

Share your holidayS With your favorite couNtry “aNgelS”

JaN 29 – Mar 7, 2015

By ted Swindley

four StorieS iN oNe hilariouS play

By robert anderson

Nicky the NickelodeoN iS Back!

By tom Width Music By paul deiss

By philip king

faSt teMpo aNd lotS of laughS

World preMiere MuSical!

By tom Width

The BarbershopMusical

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