2013-2014 Mainstage seasonThe People’s P layhouse for Over 45 Years

A Season of New Beginnings

350th anniversary of swift Creek MillCirCa 1663 - 2013

Drifty’s North Star Jamboree by Paul Deiss. Monday December 2 - Saturday, December 21, 2012. Grades Pre-K - 3. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (12:30 p.m. Sat.). $10.75 individual, $9.75 groups 20+, includes lunch. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. The Mill continues the holiday tradition with this ALL-NEW version in our legendary “Drifty” series. This year, Drifty the Snowman helps his new friend, Scottie Scout, achieve top honors at the North Star Jamboree. Join Cowboy Jim, Pepita the Elf, and all our North Pole friends as they reach for the stars!

The Miracle Worker by William GibsonMonday, January 20 – Friday, February 14, 2014. Grades 4-12. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. $13.50 each, group rate and lunch not available. Doors Open 30 minutes prior to show time. The classic true story of young Helen Keller and her steadfast teacher Annie Sullivan is brought vividly to life on the stage in this prize-winning drama. An uplifting affirmation of the tenacious human spirit. These special student performances are available to students and their teachers and/or chaperones only.

Bonny Bunny’s Treasure Hunt by Paul Deiss Monday, March 24 – Friday, April 18, 2014. Grades Pre-K – 3. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. $10.75 individual, $9.75 groups 20+, includes lunch. Doors Open 30 minutes prior to show time.Bonny Bunny and her All-Bunny-Band are rehearsing for the annual Springtime Talent Show, but everything changes when mysterious clues start to appear – clues that send her band of bunnies on a mission to find a treasure. What could it be? Something that might change their bunny lives forever? Come help Bonny search!

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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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Curating a MemoryFor decades - perhaps longer - curious stories have circulated regarding Swift Creek Mill's lengthy past. This season, with the help of our friends at the Chesterfield County Historical Society, we hope to put the facts behind the stories. What really happened between the Randolph brothers? What role did the property play to early Americans? How was the Mill used during the Civil War, if at all?

We want the heritage of this special place to be a real and palpable part of your experience at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. This part of visiting the Mill will also be an asset to the thousands of local school children who attend Youth Theatre every year. In the coming months, we plan to include historical information and exhibits in the Mill Room as we uncover more details on our fact-finding journey. As the saying goes, learning doesn't happen in a vacuum, so we welcome you to come along with us and offer your discoveries as well. Together we will "curate a memory" of Swift Creek Mill that we can pass down through the generations.

Dennis J. Clark is thrilled to be back at the Mill after choreographing The Drowsy Chaperone and last season’s I Love a Piano. Born in upstate New York, Dennis went to SUNY Geneseo, graduated with a dual major in Music (Vocal Performance) and Communications, with a minor in Musical Theatre. Directorial and credits around the country include Oklahoma!, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Drowsy Chaperone, Footloose, Falsettoland, As Thousands Cheer, and an original musical An American Christmas. As a performer, Dennis was involved with the world premieres and original casts of the musical Crazy Love and the comedy Gone With The Window Treatment. Touring credits include A Chorus Line, My Way, and Singin’ in the Rain at Cosmo. Regional credits include How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe; Adult Josh in Big at Theater Works; Bobby in Crazy for You at San Diego Starlight; Beauty and the Beast at Arkansas Repertory; As Thousands Cheer at

New Harmony Theatre; Night Club Confidential and White Christmas at Sierra Repertory; I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and Romance, Romance at Virginia Music Theatre; and Hero in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at Springer Opera House. Dennis would like to thank Tom Width and Swift Creek Mill for this wonderful opportunity, Paul Deiss and the cast and crew for all their hard work.

TheaTre SpoTlighTA Swift Creek Mill Special Feature

Meet Guest Director Dennis Clark - a multi-talented artist new to this role, but not new to the Mill!

Actor/Choreographer/Director Dennis J. Clark

Dennis (right) as Adult Josh in Big: The Musical

trivia:Dennis's favorite color is green, as in the color of emeralds... in addition to his accolades in theatre, he is a graduate gemologist and certified gemologist appraiser. (But with Dennis's skill for the stage, we don't think he'll need that as a plan B!)

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Producers ($10,000 and Up)The Cabell FoundationChesterfield CountyThe Mary Morton Parsons FoundationRoslyn Farm CorporationMitchell Wiggins & CompanyMarilyn and Robert Walker

Directors ($5,000 - $9,999)EVB

Designers ($2,500 - $4,999)

Boulevard Flower GardensCarter Myers Automotive / National

Automobile Dealers Charitable FoundationCoghill Gifts & FramesContainer First ServicesRobert and Kelly KindleRx3 Compounding PharmacyBruce and Connie ThorntonVirginia Tourism CorporationWCVE - Community Idea Stations

Performers ($1,000 - $2,499)A-1 Steem ItBellwood (Defense Logistics Agency /

Richmond MWR)Breckenridge ChiropracticJohn H. ClementsPam and John ComstockTom and Cathy CrewDoor to Door SolutionsMichael Doran, CPARobert and Louise FothergillDeborah Garter / New York LifeRobyn O'Neill PhotographyPetersburg Alarm CompanySarah's Cross StitchTarget CorporationVirginia Commission for the ArtsWest End ComedyBob and Jean WeatherfordWhitley RoofingLTC (Ret.) and Mrs. John G. WoyanskyBill, Cindy, Laura & Carrie Young

Technicians ($500 - $999)The Awards and Frame Company Appomattox Title CompanyMr. and Mrs. John Burchell, Jr.Roy E. Burgess, IIFranklin Butler / Erie InsuranceRegena CarrerasChesdin Animal HospitalThe Cottages at Chesley Creek Farm

Technicians ($500 - $999) (Cont'd.)Dance Xplosion by MichelleMr. and Mrs. H. Lee DixonDixon Hughes GoodmanKenneth EberhartLinda and Bill GillikinThe Goddard SchoolGolden Swan Chocolate CompanyRobert and Joan GoebelJanice Logue / Taylor Long PropertiesMr. Handyman of ChesterfieldIlse Niedermeyer In Memory of LTC Walter T.

NiedermeyerPetals & BowsSherwood Title CompanySwedish Match US DivisionSusan and Truman TenchVillage Coin ShoppeVillage NewsWilkinson Advertising PromotionsWilson Graphics

Patrons ($250 - $499)Amy BerlinBuck Buchanan and Renie AlbreittonAnonymousWilliam L. CanadaJosée CovingtonCultureWorks, Inc. Vince Ferranti Shanel PropertiesJudith A. Futch and Gale E. MathenyKathy and Chris GriffinJohn and Doris HancockPhil and Betty HanleySterling L. HawkinsHyatt Place Richmond/ChesterMrs. William P. MooreSara Belle and Neil NovemberRosa Davis OverbyJulian Porter / JUPA Enterprises Battle of the

BrainsAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Harry RoyeMary Stewart and Ted RuhnkeRoger and Ruth Ann ShaulisColonel (Ret.) and Mrs. William E. ShermanBrent and Laura SlaughterMr. and Mrs. Richard B. TaylorGeorge T. Tillmand and Lloyd BryantMr. and Mrs. Larry C. TuckerMr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Williams

Sponsors ($100 - $249)Mr. and Mrs. William B. ArmstrongGeorge and Virginia BeasleyJim and Pattie CarsonMary and Thornton Clary

Patrons included in this list generously gave during the Donation Year October 1, 2012, to September 30, 2013. 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. If we have made an error in the listing of names, we deeply apologize; please contact us.

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Sponsors ($100 - $249) (Cont'd.)Tom and Nancy CoffmanEmily ColeKen and Nancy CoxFrank CreasyMatt, Doug and Andy Dallmeyer In Memory of

Anne Perkins DallmeyerCliff and Hazel DavenportDavid or Linda Dieatrick In Memory of Michael

ToscanoAlden and Julianne EldredgeSandra EllisWayne and Kathy FunkRichard and Linda GuilmartJane and John HarmonJimmy and Caroline HartsonMarshall and Susan HenryW K JohnsonMichelle B. KapaBilly KetronBetty MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Richard MellottScott MeltonDavid and Rebecca MillerMr. and Mrs. Jack PetersMr. and Mrs. Jess PritchettMr. Carl C. SchluterRebecca and James SlagleP. Michael SprakerMr. and Mrs. Richard E. StraussDennis and Marcia SugumeleJohn and Carolyn ThompsonJolene C. ToscanoHoward and Evelyn TwilleyP.K. and Shirley WalkerKendra S. WarrenRussell E. Whitaker, Jr.Patricia White

Friends ($99 or less)David and Shirley ArmisteadAnonymous In Memory of Thom McGranahanMr. and Mrs. A K AtkinsonSteve and Sally BolteCarolyn BrownLois and Larry BuchananMr. and Mrs. Clifton ClarkBonnie Coghill and Jimmie LucasFrances ColemanBob and Vivian ConsaShirley DanielsPaul DeissJoe Doran

Friends ($99 or less) (Cont'd.)Robert and Jean DunnJim and Cecelia DvorakDeborah P. EllisDon GarrettMr. Claude GullifordMr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Harman, Jr.Susan HaubenstockL F HenryMartha J. HorineKathryn R. HorneKaren C. HowardMarion G. JordanLori KaeberleElizabeth KimbrielCindy LantzPaul LindseyBarbara MacIntyreElizabeth MatthewsBeverly McElroyMrs. Barbara McLeod In Memory of Bob

McLeodNancy McMahonRoberta McMillenAshton and Genevieve MellottCharles H. MillerBarbara MurrayCharlie and Liz NanceKimmerly NegaardMalcolm PhillipsSean PurcellLlewellyn RichardsDianna Gabay SelbyDr. Jerome and Betty SkaggsKevan Spiers In Memory of Clarita Saxon

SpiersJohn H. SteveMarie and Wayne TaneyPatrick and Peggy Toscano In Memory of

Michael ToscanoJane WardMr. and Mrs. Robert WasilewskiJean WebbRoy York

Matching Gift CompaniesAmica Insurance Foundation (1)The Cameron Foundation (2)The Dominion Foundation (4)Hewlett Packard (1)

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We've come a long way, thanks to you. There's still some important work remaining to make your hometown theatre what it needs to be. Please help us finish our

infrastructure this season, so that we will have the right tools to provide excellent services both to adults and young students. Simply write "INFRASTRUCTURE" beside the Campaign Designation on your donation form. Every dollar counts!

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SolutionsAppomattox Title CompanyBellwood (Richmond MWR)Boulevard Flower GardensBreckenridge ChiropracticChesdin Animal HospitalCoghill Frames and GiftsContainer First ServicesDance XplosionDixon Hughes GoodmanDoor to Door SolutionsErie InsuranceEVBGolden Swan Chocolate

CompanyHyatt Place Richmond/ChesterJames River PressMichael DoranMitchell Wiggins and CompanyMr. Handyman of ChesterfieldNew York Life

Petals & BowsPetersburg Alarm CompanyRobyn O'Neill PhotographyRoslyn Farm CorporationRX3 Compounding PharmacySadler & Whitehead ArchitectsSarah's Cross StitchSherwood Title CompanyTaylor Long PropertiesThe Award ShoppeThe Goddard SchoolThe Progress-IndexThe Virginia Commission for the

ArtsThe Virginia Tourism CorporationTownes Site EngineeringVillage CoinVillage NewsWCVE - Community Idea StationsWest End ComedyWhitley Roofing Wilkinson AdvertisingWilson Graphics

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I love these wonderful “ jukebox” musicals that chronicle a particular genre of music, usually with a fun storyline to tie it all together. People who were teenagers in the 60’s (like me) will remember what they were doing and who they were with when they heard a certain song on the radio or danced to a certain song with someone special. Younger folks will be introduced to a flood of new musical sensations that they won’t soon forget. These musicals are all about fond memories – and “Life Could Be A Dream” is no exception. I hope you’ll enjoy yourself as Denny, Eugene, Wally, Skip and Lois take you back in time.

I’m also glad to welcome a very special guest Director for this production. If you saw last season’s “I Love A Piano” or this season’s smash hit “The Drowsy Chaperone”, then you’ve experienced the choreographic talents of Dennis Clark. My admiration for Dennis’s work is great, and I decided to let him helm “Life Could Be A Dream” as both Director and Choreographer. I enjoy being the Producer for another Director, and I know you’ll enjoy the show that Dennis has put together for you.

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Originally Produced byDavid Elzer, Roger Bean & Peter Schneider.

Life Could Be A Dream premiered at Milwaukee Repertory Theater.Joseph Hanreddy, Artistic Director and Timothy J. Shields,

Managing Director.

Life Could Be A Dream is presented throughspecial arrangement with Steele Spring Stage Rights.

For licensing information, visit www.StageRights.com

The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

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Denny Brian BaezEugene Ryan LynchWally Jason CampbellSkip James BockLois Morgan MeadowsMrs. Varney Morgan MeadowsBull’s Eye Miller John Porter

The play takes place in the basement of the Varney home inSpringfield, USA

THERE WiLL BE OnE FiFTEEn-MinUTE inTERMiSSiOn.

ACT i Scene 1: Monday, just about lunch time. Scene 2: Tuesday evening. Scene 3: Wednesday evening. Scene 4: Thursday evening.

ACT ii Scene 1: Friday evening. Scene 2: Saturday morning. Scene 3: Finale

Directed and Choreographed by Dennis J. ClarkMusical Direction by Paul DeissLighting Design by Joe Doran

Costume Design by Maura Lynch CraveyScenic Design by Tom Width

Reeds Sheri OyanGuitar Sam KindleConductor/Keyboard i Paul DeissKeyboard ii Susan M. DavisDrums nick Oyler

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THE MUSIC OF LIFE COULD BE A DREAMMusic Clearance by Rubicon II Music Clearance, Burbank, CA.

All Songs Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.

SH BOOM written by James Keyes, Carl Feaster, Floyd McRae, Claude Feaster, James Edwards © 1954 (renewed) Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI)GET A JOB written by Earl Beal, Raymond Edwards, William Norton and Richard Lewis © courtesy of EMI Longitude Music (BMI)MAMA DOn’T ALLOW iT written by Charles Davenport © 1929 (renewed) Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)TEARS On MY PiLLOW written by Sylvester Bradford and Al Lewis © courtesy of Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc., on behalf of Gladys Music (ASCAP) and Sovereign Music Co. (ASCAP)FOOLS FALL in LOVE written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller © Courtesy of Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)RUnAROUnD SUE written by Ernie Maresca and Dion Di Mucci © 1961 (Renewed) Mijac Music (BMI) and Bronx Soul Music Inc. (ASCAP). All rights on behalf of Mijac Music administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.THE WAnDERER written by Ernie Maresca - This arrangement © Steele Spring ProductionsDEViL OR AnGEL written by Blanche Carter © 1955 (renewed) Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI)EARTH AnGEL written by Jesse Belvin © 1954 Embassy Music Corporation (BMI)OnLY YOU written by Buck Ram and Ande Ram © Courtesy of Hollis Music Inc. (BMI)i OnLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU written by Al Dubin and Harry Warren © 1934 (Renewed) WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)STAY written by Maurice Williams © Used by permission of Cherio Corp. (BMI)(JUST LiKE) ROMEO & JULiET written by Freddie Gorman and Bob Hamilton © Courtesy

Artistic Director Tom WidthTechnical Director/Stage Manager Tom WidthProperties James BockStitcher Alia RadabaughLight Board Op Becky Lussier Weston CoreySound Board Op Stephen WestPhotography Robyn O’neillAssistant to the Lighting Designer Becky LussierSet Crew Jesse Mattes Cory Williams noah DownsLighting Crew Becky Lussier Jesse Mattes Stephen West

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Swift 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.

ROGER BEAn (playwright) is the creator of the long-running off-Broadway smash hit The Marvelous Wonderettes, which has played in hundreds of theaters around the world. Mr. Bean also created two popular sequels for these four delightful song leaders from Springfield High: The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns and the holiday cel-ebration Winter Wonderettes. Original cast albums for all three Wonderettes shows are available online at Amazon and iTunes. Additional audience-pleasing jukebox hits from Mr. Bean include Summer of Love, The Andrews Brothers, Why Do Fools Fall In Love?, Route 66 (over 100 productions throughout the country), and the long-running Los An-geles hit Life Could Be A Dream, the ’60s doo-wop musical that received the LA Drama Critics Circle Award, the LA Weekly Theatre Award and the Backstage Garland Award for Outstanding Musical of 2010. www.rogerbean.com

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BRiAn BAEZ (Denny) is thrilled to be making is Swift Creek Mill debut! After graduating from TheatreVCU in 2008, Brian set sail on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Line as Lead Singer/Dancer for 3 years , touring over 35 countries in the Caribbean, North, Central and South America, Northern Europe and The Mediterranean. Brian also had the honor of being hand-selected by Grammy nominee Jim Brickman to perform with him in concert. Recent credits include: Phil D'Armano in The Wild Party at Firehouse Theatre; Chantal/Le Cagelle in La Cage Aux Folles and Howard in Howard Crabtree's Whoop-Dee-Doo! with Richmond Triangle Players; and My Fair Lady and Mame at VA Rep. When not onstage, Brian enjoys the occasional DIY home project, and fancies himself a Pinterest guru. Brian is also excited to be working on a few upcoming cabaret projects! Much love to Jason, Chlo-Chlo, D, and the rest of the gang! www.brianbaez.com PROUD CANCER SURVIVOR! JAMES BOCK (Skip) is thrilled to make his Swift Creek Mill debut! He graduated from Liberty University in 2012 with a Bachelor's in Theatre Performance where he performed frequently and received an Irene Nomination from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his portrayal of Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors. James has since worked in various regional theaters, in which his credits include: Nahum in Fiddler On the Roof at Virginia Repertory Theatre; Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde, understudy for Feuilly/Enjolras in Les Misérables and Malcolm McGregor in The Full Monty at Riverside Center; Pat Gilbert in State Fair and Ezra Reber in Plain & Fancy at Round Barn Theatre. James also proudly represents Cutco, the world's finest cutlery, and can be reached at james.a.bock@gmail.com. Warm, grateful thanks go to the family and friends who support James' goals and indeed make life a dream every day -- this is for you!JASOn CAMPBELL (Wally) is thrilled to be in his second production at Swift Creek Mill after Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2007. He is a theatre teacher at The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, where he recently directed Carrie: The Musical. He has also directed The Chalk Garden at The Ft. Lee Playhouse; Stupid Kids and The Pride with Richmond Triangle Players; and To Whom It May Concern at St. Mary's Church as part of the Acts of Faith Festival. As a performer, Jason has worked with Richmond Triangle Players, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Theatre Project and JFT and has worked several seasons at both Busch Gardens and King’s Dominion. Jason is excited to share the stage with Brian once again after 7 years! Thanks to Dennis, Paul, Tom and the rest of the gang for such a fun run!RYAn LYnCH (Eugene) was last seen on the Mill stage starring as Talent Show Participant #38 in the summer of 2002, when he participated in Summer Theatre Camp. He is thrilled to be making his triumphant return. A graduate of JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance, Ryan was twice nominated by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his performances as Valentine in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, and as Buddy in Jim Leonard Jr.’s The Diviners. Recent television includes: AMC’s TURN, VEEP on HBO, Killing Kennedy for National Geographic, and True Crime with Aphrodite Jones on Investigation Discovery. Ryan thanks Dennis, Tom and Paul, for this opportunity, and his dad, for being his biggest fan.MORGAn MEADOWS (Lois/Mrs. Varney) is thrilled to be making her debut on the Swift Creek Mill stage. She will be receiving her B.F.A. in Theatre-Performance from VCU this May. Previous VCU Main Stage credits include Penny in Hairspray, Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Regional credits include: Ivy in bare: a pop opera at Richmond Triangle Players (RTCC Nomination for Best Actress in a Musical), Jenny in All Girls at Stage B, and a national tour with Missoula Children's Theatre. When not onstage, Morgan works as a voice actor and is represented by Studio Center Total Production. She extends her gratitude to her family and friends for their love and support!

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See the following pages for a season calendar.

September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013

January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014

May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014

2013-2014 Richmond Area Theatre Calendar

GOOD PEOPLE, OCT. 17 - NOV. 9 (CADENCE THEATRE)

CLYBOURNE PARK, FEB. 20 - MAR. 14 (CADENCE THEATRE)

DETROIT, MAY 1 - 24 (CADENCE THEATRE)

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE), OCT. 25 - NOV. 9 (CAT THEATRE)

THE JOSHUA PLANT, JAN. 24 - FEB. 8 (CAT THEATRE)

ENCHANTED APRIL, MAR. 21 - APR. 5 (CAT THEATRE)

LEAVING IOWA, MAY 23 - JUN. 7 (CAT THEATRE)

SOMETHING’S AFOOT, SEP. 6 - 22(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOV. 21 - JAN. 12(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

TARTUFFE, FEB. 13 - MAR. 9 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

THE COLOR PURPLE, JUN. 19 - AUG. 3 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOV. 21 - JAN. 12(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

DANCING AT LUGHNASA, NOV. 1 - 17(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

This calendar is intended as a courtesy. It is based on the information available at time of publication and is not an exhaustive list of all performances in the Richmond Region.

THE CHALK GARDEN, FEB. 7 - 23(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

BIG RIVER, MAY 2 - 18(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, SEP. 25 - OCT. 19(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS WITH HENLEY STREET)

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, NOV. 7 - 16(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, FEB. 6 - MAR. 1 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

WITTENBERG, MAR. 28 - APR. 19 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

RICHARD III, JUN. 12 - JUL. 6 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, JUL. 10 - AUG. 3(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE, SEP. 20 - NOV. 3 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5(VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5(VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, SEP. 26 - OCT. 20 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OLYMPUS ON MY MIND, JAN. 31 - MAR. 16 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD..., JUL. 18 - AUG. 24 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE, NOV. 20 - DEC. 14 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

THE MORMON BOY TRILOGY, JAN. 16 - FEB. 1(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

HIGH, FEB. 26 - MAR. 15 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

HYPOCRITES & STRIPPERS, APR. 30 - MAY 17(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

CABARET, JUN. 4 - 28(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

‘NIGHT MOTHER, SEP. 19 - OCT. 19 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT)

THE WILD PARTY, NOV. 21 - DEC. 28 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT)

THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY FEB. 6 - MAR. 8 (FIREHOUSE)A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,APR. 17 - MAY 17 (FIREHOUSE)

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,APR. 17 - MAY 17 (FIREHOUSE)

As always, due to the nature of theatre, shows and dates are subject to change. Please contact the presenting/producing theatre for more information.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, NOV. 7 - DEC. 21 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

THE MIRACLE WORKER, JAN. 16 - FEB. 15 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, MAR. 6 - APR. 19 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

BEYOND THE RAINBOW, MAY 8 - JUN. 7 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, JUN. 26 - AUG. 2 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

THE DREAM MAKERS, NOV. 1-3(HATTHEATRE)

CHRISTMAS EVE CHAOS, DEC. 14-15(HATTHEATRE)

THE QUALITY OF LIFE, FEB. 7-16 (HATTHEATRE)

September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013

January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014

May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014

2013-2014 Richmond Area Theatre Calendar

GOOD PEOPLE, OCT. 17 - NOV. 9 (CADENCE THEATRE)

CLYBOURNE PARK, FEB. 20 - MAR. 14 (CADENCE THEATRE)

DETROIT, MAY 1 - 24 (CADENCE THEATRE)

THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE), OCT. 25 - NOV. 9 (CAT THEATRE)

THE JOSHUA PLANT, JAN. 24 - FEB. 8 (CAT THEATRE)

ENCHANTED APRIL, MAR. 21 - APR. 5 (CAT THEATRE)

LEAVING IOWA, MAY 23 - JUN. 7 (CAT THEATRE)

SOMETHING’S AFOOT, SEP. 6 - 22(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOV. 21 - JAN. 12(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

TARTUFFE, FEB. 13 - MAR. 9 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

THE COLOR PURPLE, JUN. 19 - AUG. 3 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOV. 21 - JAN. 12(VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

DANCING AT LUGHNASA, NOV. 1 - 17(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

This calendar is intended as a courtesy. It is based on the information available at time of publication and is not an exhaustive list of all performances in the Richmond Region.

THE CHALK GARDEN, FEB. 7 - 23(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

BIG RIVER, MAY 2 - 18(THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, SEP. 25 - OCT. 19(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS WITH HENLEY STREET)

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, NOV. 7 - 16(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, FEB. 6 - MAR. 1 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

WITTENBERG, MAR. 28 - APR. 19 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

RICHARD III, JUN. 12 - JUL. 6 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, JUL. 10 - AUG. 3(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE)

SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE, SEP. 20 - NOV. 3 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5(VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5(VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, SEP. 26 - OCT. 20 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

OLYMPUS ON MY MIND, JAN. 31 - MAR. 16 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD..., JUL. 18 - AUG. 24 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE, NOV. 20 - DEC. 14 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

THE MORMON BOY TRILOGY, JAN. 16 - FEB. 1(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

HIGH, FEB. 26 - MAR. 15 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

HYPOCRITES & STRIPPERS, APR. 30 - MAY 17(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

CABARET, JUN. 4 - 28(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

‘NIGHT MOTHER, SEP. 19 - OCT. 19 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT)

THE WILD PARTY, NOV. 21 - DEC. 28 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT)

THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY FEB. 6 - MAR. 8 (FIREHOUSE)A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,APR. 17 - MAY 17 (FIREHOUSE)

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,APR. 17 - MAY 17 (FIREHOUSE)

As always, due to the nature of theatre, shows and dates are subject to change. Please contact the presenting/producing theatre for more information.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, NOV. 7 - DEC. 21 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

THE MIRACLE WORKER, JAN. 16 - FEB. 15 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, MAR. 6 - APR. 19 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

BEYOND THE RAINBOW, MAY 8 - JUN. 7 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, JUN. 26 - AUG. 2 (SWIFT CREEK MILL)

THE DREAM MAKERS, NOV. 1-3(HATTHEATRE)

CHRISTMAS EVE CHAOS, DEC. 14-15(HATTHEATRE)

THE QUALITY OF LIFE, FEB. 7-16 (HATTHEATRE)

Theatre Operations – Tom Width, Artistic DirectorPaul Deiss, Musical DirectorJoe Doran, Lighting DesignerMaura Lynch Cravey, Costume Designer

Operations and Programming – Jennifer Procise, Director of Development and Marketing (Interim Managing Director)Darlene Arrington, Food Service and Office ManagerMegan Davis, Director of SalesPat Foley, Director of Children’s Theatre ProgrammingGenevieve Mellott, Development and Marketing Coordinator

Julian Porter, President Lu H. Henderson, Vice PresidentJimmy Hartson, TreasurerSterling Hawkins, SecretaryRobin ArthurBarbara BankowskiGwen BeallJeffrey BracewellLinda Campbell

Pam Martin ComstockAlden J. EldredgeJim EvansLouise FothergillJoan GoebelDoris HancockRichard TaylorRonald WhiteBob Walker, Ex Officio

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theatre staff

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/ticketsPayment 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.com

Delivery Policy: Tickets are “will call” only; they are available at the box office just prior to the performance. 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 may be purchased in any amount and are redeemable for two years. Promotional gift certificates or passes expire according to the expiration date listed. Promotional gift certificates or passes

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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 30 minutes prior to any show. Discounts cannot be combined with other 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.com

Restrictions: 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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