Swift Creek Mill Playbill for The Drowsy Chaperone

A Season of New Beginnings

350th Anniversary of Swift Creek Mill Circa 1663 - 2013

2013-2014 Mainstage Season

The People’s Playhouse for Over 45 Years

Youth Series 2013-2014 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 Gibson Monday, 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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History of Swift Creek Mill 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.

Curating a Memory For 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.

Theatre Spotlight A Swift Creek Mill Special Feature The People That Made It Happen 2013 included a long summer of jackhammers, backhoes, blood, sweat, and tears (but not too much blood.) Everyone who witnessed the demolition held their breath a bit, wondering how the rubble would ever be transformed into the promise of a brand-new-but-still-old venue. At last, the work slowed and the dust began to settle, and the beauty and charm of the building we all love came back to life. It is a project many never dreamed they'd witness. And Swift Creek Mill Theatre extends immense appreciation to those who made it possible. We are grateful and humbled by Roslyn Farm Corporation and its employees and contractors for their whole-hearted devotion the site known as Swift Creek Mill.

Tackling a once-in-a-lifetime improvement like this takes a special kind of leader. At left, Lead Contractor Chris Johnson stays on top of the project (literally) while helping with the new roof.

His guidance and rapport with his crew kept even the biggest challenges in perspective.

Speaking of crew, not just anyone could handle the grueling tasks involved in this project. Each workday, the building and its envrions were filled with hardworking local individuals lifting, digging, hammering, painting, operating heavy machinery, you name it. These are the type of people that build things and make things happen, but rarely get mentioned, and we are thankful for every one of them - there are too many people to list!

And now that we're open, and this great Season of New Beginnings has begun, we want you, our patrons, to know the difference that the community makes in our organization.

When we say "we could not do it without you," we mean that - from the audience members to the cast members, and from the construction workers to the kitchen crew - we all play a role in this special building's history and this nonprofit theatre's legacy. Our community is as much a part of us as we are a part of our community. And for that we thank you.

2012 - 2013 Contributors 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.

Producers ($10,000 and Up)

Technicians ($500 - $999) (Cont'd.)

The Cabell Foundation Chesterfield County The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Roslyn Farm Corporation Mitchell Wiggins & Company Marilyn and Robert Walker

Dance Xplosion by Michelle Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee Dixon Dixon Hughes Goodman Kenneth Eberhart Linda and Bill Gillikin The Goddard School Golden Swan Chocolate Company Robert and Joan Goebel Janice Logue / Taylor Long Properties Mr. Handyman of Chesterfield Ilse Niedermeyer In Memory of LTC Walter T. Niedermeyer Petals & Bows Sherwood Title Company Swedish Match US Division Susan and Truman Village Coin Shoppe Village News Wilkinson Advertising Promotions Wilson Graphics Roy York

Directors ($5,000 - $9,999) EVB Designers ($2,500 - $4,999) Boulevard Flower Gardens Carter Myers Automotive / National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation Coghill Gifts & Frames Container First Services Robert and Kelly Kindle Rx3 Compounding Pharmacy Bruce and Connie Thornton Virginia Tourism Corporation WCVE - Community Idea Stations Performers ($1,000 - $2,499) A-1 Steem It Bellwood (Defense Logistics Agency / Richmond MWR) Breckenridge Chiropractic John H. Clements Pam and John Comstock Tom and Cathy Crew Door to Door Solutions Michael Doran, CPA Robert and Louise Fothergill Deborah Garter / New York Life Robyn O'Neill Photography Petersburg Alarm Company Sarah's Cross Stitch Target Corporation Virginia Commission for the Arts West End Comedy Bob and Jean Weatherford Whitley Roofing LTC (Ret.) and Mrs. John G. Woyansky Bill, Cindy, Laura & Carrie Young Technicians ($500 - $999) The Awards and Frame Company Appomattox Title Company Mr. and Mrs. John Burchell, Jr. Roy E. Burgess, II Franklin Butler / Erie Insurance Regena Carreras Chesdin Animal Hospital The Cottages at Chesley Creek Farm

Patrons ($250 - $499) Amy Berlin Buck Buchanan and Renie Albreitton Anonymous William L. Canada JosĂŠe Covington CultureWorks, Inc. Vince Ferranti Shanel Properties Judith A. Futch and Gale E. Matheny Kathy and Chris Griffin John and Doris Hancock Phil and Betty Hanley Sterling L. Hawkins Hyatt Place Richmond/Chester Mrs. William P. Moore Sara Belle and Neil November Rosa Davis Overby Julian Porter / JUPA Enterprises Battle of the Brains Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roye Mary Stewart and Ted Ruhnke Roger and Ruth Ann Shaulis Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. William E. Sherman Brent and Laura Slaughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Taylor George T. Tillmand and Lloyd Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Williams Sponsors ($100 - $249) Mr. and Mrs. William B. Armstrong George and Virginia Beasley Jim and Pattie Carson

2012 - 2013 Contributors Sponsors ($100 - $249) (Cont'd.)

Friends ($99 or less) (Cont'd.)

Mary and Thornton Clary Tom and Nancy Coffman Emily Cole Ken and Nancy Cox Frank Creasy Matt, Doug and Andy Dallmeyer In Memory of Anne Perkins Dallmeyer Cliff and Hazel Davenport David or Linda Dieatrick In Memory of Michael Toscano Alden and Julianne Eldredge Sandra Ellis Wayne and Kathy Funk Richard and Linda Guilmart Jane and John Harmon Jimmy and Caroline Hartson Marshall and Susan Henry W K Johnson Michelle B. Kapa Billy Ketron Betty Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mellott Scott Melton David and Rebecca Miller Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peters Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pritchett Mr. Carl C. Schluter Rebecca and James Slagle P. Michael Spraker Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Strauss Dennis and Marcia Sugumele John and Carolyn Thompson Jolene C. Toscano Howard and Evelyn Twilley P.K. and Shirley Walker Kendra S. Warren Russell E. Whitaker, Jr. Patricia White

Joe Doran Robert and Jean Dunn Jim and Cecelia Dvorak Deborah P. Ellis Don Garrett Mr. Claude Gulliford Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Harman, Jr. Susan Haubenstock L F Henry Martha J. Horine Kathryn R. Horne Karen C. Howard Marion G. Jordan Lori Kaeberle Elizabeth Kimbriel Cindy Lantz Paul Lindsey Barbara MacIntyre Elizabeth Matthews Beverly McElroy Mrs. Barbara McLeod In Memory of Bob McLeod Nancy McMahon Roberta McMillen Ashton and Genevieve Mellott Charles H. Miller Barbara Murray Charlie and Liz Nance Kimmerly Negaard Malcolm Phillips Sean Purcell Llewellyn Richards Dianna Gabay Selby Dr. Jerome and Betty Skaggs Kevan Spiers In Memory of Clarita Saxon Spiers Friends ($99 or less) (Cont'd.)

Friends ($99 or less) David and Shirley Armistead Anonymous In Memory of Thom McGranahan Mr. and Mrs. A K Atkinson Steve and Sally Bolte Carolyn Brown Lois and Larry Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark Bonnie Coghill and Jimmie Lucas Frances Coleman Bob and Vivian Consa Shirley Daniels Paul Deiss

John H. Steve Marie and Wayne Taney Patrick and Peggy Toscano In Memory of Michael Toscano Jane Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wasilewski Jean Webb Matching Gift Companies Amica Insurance Foundation (1) The Cameron Foundation (2) The Dominion Foundation (4) Hewlett Packard (1)

Thank you to all of our "Mill Family" for helping support our mission.

While the building renovation is now complete, Swift Creek Mill Theatre is entering the second phase of the much needed Theatre Infrastructure Renovation. We ask that you please consider this core project when planning your holiday giving.

Thank you 2013-2014 Sponsors

Season Sponsors

Show Sponsors

Program Sponsors A-1 Steem It Appomattox Title Company Bellwood (Richmond MWR) Boulevard Flower Gardens Breckenridge Chiropractic Chesdin Animal Hospital Coghill Frames and Gifts Compounding Pharmacy Container First Services Dance Xplosion Dixon Hughes Goodman Door to Door Solutions Erie Insurance EVB Golden Swan Chocolate Company Hyatt Place Michael Doran Mitchell Wiggins and Company Mr. Handyman of Chesterfield

New York Life Petals & Bows Petersburg Alarm Company Robyn O'Neill Roslyn Farm Sarah's Cross Stitch Sherwood Title Company Taylor Long Properties The Award Shoppe The Goddard School Townes Site Engineering Village Coin Village News WCVE - Community Idea Stations West End Comedy Whitley Roofing Wilkinson Advertising Wilson Graphics

From the artistic director

I am so happy to welcome you to the first production of the first season in our newlyrenovated 350-year-old home. The building you’re sitting in is a national treasure, and now, finally, it is fully accessible to everyone who wants to visit! A new kitchen for preparing our famous Virginia-Style Buffet…..brand new dressing rooms for our actors….spacious bathrooms for everyone….. an elevator for your convenience….all new state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video systems in the theatre….and many other upgrades to enhance your theatre-going experience. And all of this was done without compromising the historic integrity of this spectacular property.

Bottom line: we are prouder than ever of our home!

And now – just to show off – I’m bringing you one of my favorite musicals, “The Drowsy Chaperone”! I have loved this show since I first saw it on Broadway, and our grand re-opening is the perfect opportunity to bring it to you. A cast of 17….a live, 8-piece orchestra….and a talented technical crew are ready and waiting to make you smile, laugh, and tap your feet. So now it’s “curtain up” on a new chapter in the Mill’s history. Thanks for being here!

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The Drowsy Chaperone Music & lyrics by Lisa lambert & Greg Morrison Book by bob Martin and don Mckellar

Directors & Designers Directed by Tom Width Musical Direction by Paul Deiss Choreography by Dennis Clark Costumes by Maura Lynch Cravey Lighting by Joe Doran Scenic Design by Tom Width Produced by special arrangement with Music Theater International The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

Cast Man In Chair Richard Koch Mrs. Tottendale Jacqueline Jones Underling Steve King Robert Martin Dan Stackhouse George Paul S. Major Feldzieg Joe Pabst Kitty Georgia Rogers Farmer Gangster #1 David Janeski Gangster #2 Evan Nasteff Aldolpho Matt Shofner Janet Van deGraff Christie Jackson The Drowsy Chaperone Nicole Oberleitner Trix the Aviatrix TarneĂŠ Kendell Hudson Superintendent Lucas Hall Ensemble Maggie Roop Sarah Pruden Asa Maurer Lucas Hall

Orchestra Reed 1: Susan M. Davis Reed 2: Sheri Oyan Trumpet 1: Alisa Erway Trumpet 2: Jeff Erway or Randy Abernathy Trombone: Alex Theofanos or Joel Nieves Keyboard 1 / Conductor: Paul Deiss Keyboard 2: Beth Almore Percussion: Nick Oyler

Setting

Time: The present Place: An apartment, somewhere There will be one fifteen-minute intermission.

Production Staff Stage Manager Tom Width Ass’t. Stage Manager Jesse Mattes Running Crew Vicki McLeod Brandon Johns Light Board Op Becky Lussier Sound Board Op Stephen West Stitchers Alia Radabaugh Dee Tomczak Maura Lynch Cravey Lighting Crew Jesse Mattes Becky Lussier Todd Schall-Vess Set Crew Austin Cappiello Bob Foley Jesse Mattes Cory Williams Wigs Maura Lynch Cravey Photography Robyn O’Neill

Musical Numbers Overture Orchestra Fancy Dress Company Cold Feets Robert/George/Underling Show Off Janet/Company As We Stumble Along The Drowsy Chaperone Aldolpho Aldolpho/Chaperone An Accident Waiting To Happen Robert/Janet Toledo Surprise Gangsters/Feldzieg/Kitty/ Company Message From A Nightingale The Tall Brothers/Roman Bartelli/Sadie Adler/ Beatrice Stockwell Bride’s Lament Janet/Company Love Is Always Lovely Mrs. Tottendale/Underling I Do, I Do In The Sky Trix/Company Finale Company Special Thanks to: James Walker, JW Welding ♫ Todd Schall-Vess ♫ Steve King Zachary Townsend ♫ Chris Johnson ♫ Our wonderful Mill volunteers

About the Actors GEORGIA ROGERS FARMER (Kitty) is excited to be back at the Mill for this fantastic show! Georgia was last seen here as Nurse Macintosh in The Sunshine Boys. She has also been featured in productions with Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond Triangle Players, The North Carolina Theatre, Triad Stage and many more. Some of her favorite roles include Heidi in [title of show], Holly in Next Fall, Catherine in The Last Five Years, Brooke Ashton in Noises Off, Betty Blake in Will Rogers Follies, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Marilyn Monroe/Dolly Parton in Musical Legends. Georgia also writes and stars in her own cabarets. Check her out at www.georgiarogersfarmer.com. Surprise!

LUCAS HALL (Superintendent/Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to the Swift Creek Mill Theatre stage!! Lucas’s last production at Swift Creek Mill was as Joe Carter in Keep on the Sunny Side. He was most recently seen on stage with Virginia Repertory Theatre at Hanover Tavern playing the role of Rock in Cotton Patch Gospel. Regionally he has worked with Richmond Shakespeare, Mystery Dinner Playhouse, SPARC, The Concert Ballet of Virginia, Sycamore Rouge and Virginia Patriots, among others. Lucas says “Enjoy the show!” and thanks his family, friends and his wife, Stacie Rearden Hall, for their support. www.LucasNHall.webs.com TARNEÉ KENDELL HUDSON (Trix the Aviatrix) is proud to make her Swift Creek Mill debut! She began performing professionally at an early age after her performance at the famed Apollo Theatre.

While at Randolph-Macon College, she was in numerous productions and spent four years in the improv comedy troop called Instant Theatre: Just Add Water, founded by the late, great Alec Vaterius.

She also had a feature role in the movie Tap Water and in the Emmy-Award winning HBO mini-series John Adams, where she shares a scene with Paul Giamatti. Recent acting credits include Caroline in To Whom It May Concern (Acts of Faith), Geneva Willis in Night Blooms (Virginia Rep), and bare: a pop opera (Richmond Triangle Players). She is a 2011 RTCC Nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her work in This Beautiful City. Tarneé is currently an educational administrator pursuing her Ph.D. from VCU. She is honored to be a part of a remarkable cast. Tarneé would like to thank her loving family and friends for their support.

RICHARD KOCH (Man In Chair) is very happy to once again be on Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s stage.

Other Swift Creek shows include Blithe Spirit, The Foreigner, A Tuna Christmas, Arsenic and Old Lace, Run for Your Wife, Two Bits, The Cocoanuts, Floyd Collins, See How They Run, Out of Order, The Fantasticks, Greetings and A Few Good Men. Other favorite area roles include Marcellus in The Music Man (Virginia Repertory Theatre), Buddy in Kimberly Akimbo (Cadence Theatre), Truffaldino in A Servant of Two Masters (Henley Street Theatre), Tateh in Ragtime (Stage 1) and Mr. Manningham in Angel Street (Theatre at the Bolling-Haxall House). Richard is Performing Arts Manager for The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen as well as a free-lance actor performing in theatre, film, TV and radio.

Richard is very happy to be working with this wonderfully talented team, especially the beautiful Miss Vicki, with whom he shares a passion for collecting rare, antique sock puppets. Enjoy.

CHRISTIE JACKSON (Janet Van deGraff) is thrilled to be making her Swift Creek Mill debut with this incredible cast and crew! Richmond-area credits include: My Fair Lady, Lyle Lyle Crocodile, and Disney’s High School Musical (Virginia Repertory Theatre); Viva in Pop! (The Firehouse Theatre Project); and Natalie/Ed in All Shook Up (Riverside Center). She won the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress in a musical for her role as Ilse in Spring Awakening (Virginia Repertory Theatre) in 2012 and was a RTCC nominee in 2013 for her role as Natalie Goodman in Next to Normal (Cadence Theatre Company). University credits include Hannah Jarvis in Arcadia, Suzanne in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Geraldine in What the Butler Saw and Eurydice in Metamorphoses. Her Arcadia and Picasso roles both earned her KCACTF Irene Ryan nominations. Christie is a proud graduate of James Madison University with a B.A. in Theatre. www.christie-jackson.com DAVID JANESKI (Gangster #1) is pleased to return to the Mill stage, having last performed here in Keep on the Sunny Side with fellow cast mate Lucas Hall. Mill audiences may also remember David for his turns as Harry Roat in Wait Until Dark, George in Of Mice and Men, and Mark in Altar Boyz.

David would like to thank all those involved in the renovation of this magical place for their generosity, effort, and willingness to let him scavenge from the scrap pile for his DIY projects. He hopes tonight’s performance leaves you with a little tune to carry with you whenever you are feeling blue.

JACQUELINE JONES (Mrs. Tottendale) recently appeared in critically acclaimed productions of Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre) and Steel Magnolias (VA Rep at Hanover Tavern). Mill audiences enjoyed Jackie in Blithe Spirit, Quilters, Arsenic and Old Lace, Flowers for Algernon, Steel Magnolias, Das Barbecü, Lucky Stiff, and Hank Williams: Lost Highway. She was an original cast member of Theatre IV’s Hugs and Kisses, helping prevent child sexual abuse since 1983. Jackie mentors with the Richmond Jewish Coalition for Literacy. www.jacquelinejones.net STEVE KING (Underling) is so excited to be in the first production of the newly renovated theatre. He started performing on the Mill stage nearly 25 years ago in the hit musical Singin’ in the Rain. More recently, he has been seen in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The 39 Steps and The Sunshine Boys. Steve has also been involved as a director and actor for several productions at Lee Playhouse at Fort Lee including Oliver, The Apple Tree, and Carnival.

About the Actors PAUL S. MAJOR (George) is jazzed to be making his Swift Creek Mill Theatre debut with this show.

Since this show opened on Broadway it has been a dream of his to do, and this cast makes it even more amazing! A Richmond native, Paul has performed in countless shows in the area for years. He has also traveled and performed throughout the United States on national tours and with several summer stock companies. He holds a B.F.A. in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and is the proud recipient of the I.A.A.P.A. Award, the highest honor given to any theme park performer worldwide. He would like to thank his incredible support system of family and friends, without whom none of this would be possible!

ASA MAURER (Ensemble) is pumped for his first show on the Mill stage! He spent his childhood years playing in the creek just behind the theatre, never expecting that a decade later he’d be spinning, kicking, and leaping across the stage. Past credits include Hairspray (Dogwood Dell), Sweet Charity (Ft. Lee), and La Cage Aux Folles (Richmond Triangle Players).

EVAN NASTEFF (Gangster #2) is proud to return to Swift Creek Mill’s stage after performing with the boss himself--Tom Width--in The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show, a part of the 2012-13 Youth Series. He was recently seen this year in POP! (Firehouse Theatre Project), The Pride (Richmond Triangle Players), and Sons of the Prophet (Cadence Theatre Company). It’s been a great year, and he’s humbled and honored to close it out with the best cast and crew he’s ever been a part of.

NICOLE OBERLEITNER (The Drowsy Chaperone), who is originally from New Orleans, is thrilled to be joining the very talented cast of The Drowsy Chaperone! She was last seen on stage as Jacqueline in La Cage aux Folles (Richmond Triangle Players). On Broadway she played Love Levy/US Sissy in Urban Cowboy the Musical. She was in the Pre-Broadway show Thoroughly Modern Millie with Sutton Foster and in Harmony with Barry Manilow, and she played Rosalia in the touring production of West Side Story. Local credits include Charity Hope Valentine in Sweet Charity (Fort Lee Playhouse); Jolene in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Diana in Lend Me a Tenor, Popagena in The Magic Flute, and A Year With Frog and Toad (Virginia Repertory Theatre). She was honored to tour with the USO and continues to be a part of the National WWII Museums’ very own Victory Belles. Special thanks to my husband, Ava, Jack, my parents, Mom and Dad O. and my dear friend and “Guru” Stephen Rudlin.

JOE PABST (Feldzieg) has been performing at the Mill for more than 20 years, and he was married on the Mill’s stage as well. So he is very excited to perform in this newly renovated space! Previous Mill credits include Me & My Girl, The Secret Garden, Something’s Afoot, and several British farces such as Run for Your Wife and See How They Run. He sends love to his wonderful wife, Debra Wagoner.

SARAH PRUDEN (Ensemble) is THRILLED to perform on the Swift Creek Stage for the first time!

(Hopefully not the last!) She recently was in VA Rep’s production of The Music Man and filmed an American Family Fitness commercial! Many thanks to Tom, Paul, and Dennis for this fabulous opportunity! Much love to my incredibly supportive family and cast & crew for a truly fun and hilarious time! Enjoy the show! http://www.sarahwhitepruden.com/ MAGGIE ROOP (Ensemble) has credits that include: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Twas the Night Before Christmas (Carpenter Science Theatre Company); Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead; You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown and A Gender-Reversed Exploration of Hamlet (Firehouse Theatre Project); The Words of Wendy Wasserstein (K Dance); 365 Days/365 Plays Revisited (K Dance with Firehouse Theatre Project); Fool For Love (Cadence Theatre Company); The Taming of the Shrew (Richmond Shakespeare); Breathe (Richmond Triangle Players); Hank Williams and Lost Highway (Swift Creek Mill Theatre); The Antigone Project (TheatreLAB); Steel Magnolias, Hay Fever, Young Tom Jefferson, Seussical, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, Becky's New Car, First Baptist of Ivy Gap, Honk!, Guys and Dolls, Doubt: A Parable (Virginia Repertory Theatre); and Drinking Games (Yellowhouse). Maggie has a BFA from VCU. MATT SHOFNER (Aldolpho) couldn’t be more pleased to return to the Mill stage after performing in last season’s I Love A Piano, Drifty’s Polar Parade and Jack and The Beanstalk. Other local credits include Monostatos in The Magic Flute, Snoopy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Matt is co-creator of the Ghost Light After Party, a monthly open mic cabaret event at Richmond Triangle Players Theatre, and has had the pleasure of working with Disney Cruise Line; Broadway Asia; At Hand Theatre, The Stonewall Inn and The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, all in NYC; and locally at Richmond Triangle Players, Sycamore Rouge, Virginia Repertory Theatre, TheatreIV, The Firehouse Theatre Project and TheatreLab, where he co-produced Riding The Bull.

DAN STACKHOUSE (Robert Martin) is excited to return to the Mill stage, especially when it means working with such an amazingly talented cast and crew. Dan appeared last season as Richard Hannay in Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps and as Ben in The Sunshine Boys. Other recent roles include Francis in La Cage aux Folles! (Richmond Triangle Players), Oscar in Sweet Charity (Fort Lee Players), Lt. Cioffi in Curtains (Henrico Theatre Company) and the title role in Pippin (Dogwood Dell). Thanks to Tom for his vision, to Pam and Dennis for their patience, and to Jim for just about everything else. Ugga Mugga.

Featured Artwork 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.

VALERIE DANIELS was inspired by an uncle who taught art at a college for many years. She would watch him draw and paint for hours, and became inspired by him to pursue her love for art. She took art in high school, primarily learning drawing techniques. Daniels is a member of the Chester Artists Association, Petersburg Area Art League and The Artists Circle. She has won several honorable mentions in juried art shows. Her work is referred to as Americana art, as it depicts scenery from all parts of the country. Her main passion is water scenes, reflecting her time spent on Virginia’s Northern Neck. She also calls Charlottesville her home; she grew up there and likes to paint scenery depicting the Blue Ridge Mountains.

PAULINE GOODMAN is a native of Lynchburg, VA. She married, raised 4 daughters, earned a Nursing Degree and served as an E-911 Telecommunicator for over 15 years. Pauline’s interest in art started as a photographer during early school years. Keeping her photography “As Natural As Nature” is her signature to her work. Over the years Pauline has been intrigued by the many facets of art. She has begun a journey of challenging her abilities in oil painting, watercolor as well as other media. Pauline believes in stretching herself to the boundless limits life has to offer. At present, Pauline is an active board member of the Lynchburg Art Club and VP of the 7Hills Art Club in Lynchburg. She has received multiple awards for her art. Pauline has displayed in many diverse venues in Virginia including the Neptune Festival of VA Beach.

DONALD HARDY is a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities area. Residing in Chester. Donald is a retired Realtor with thirty years of service to the community. Donald has always been interested in art but never had the time to pursue painting until retirement. Donald is a self-taught artist who began painting in the summer of 2012. His painting philosophy is “I believe a painting should invite you to walk right into it allowing you to linger awhile letting the chaos of the world melt away. “ Donald can be contacted at donaldhardy@comcast.net, or better yet, “friend” him on Facebook to see and keep updated on his artwork.

JUDY HARRIS has enjoyed creating art all her life, from painting using the classical techniques, to mixed media collages and jewelry. After teaching art for four years and working as a mechanical illustrator during the summer months, she left teaching for mechanical illustration as a full time career. She is co-owner of the Side Street Gallery in Colonial Heights. Surrounded by her handpainted papers, antique books and photos, various paints and inks, she is happiest creating things with her hands. Her goal is to highlight the beauty found in nature and the beauty of art created with cast-off materials, whether in a painting showing the light patterns on a flower petal to a hand crafted silver shadow box containing bits of old lace and antique photos.

SHEILA HOLLAND has been painting for 28 years now. She graduated from VCU with a BFA in Painting and Printmaking. She has been teaching painting for over 10 years with many talented students. She has exhibited all over Virginia and her paintings are in private collections as far as Italy. She has won several awards at juried shows throughout the years including several Best In Show awards. Her media preference is acrylic and subject matter mostly landscapes. In the past few years she has started painting with a textured background, which lends itself to more of a challenge for the artist. Sheila Holland has been married for 27 years to a wonderful Christian man named Jeff, and has two sons, Justin and Devin, and one grandson, Jerehmiah, of whom she is extremely proud. They reside in the Enon side of Chester.

DR. IVAN PERKINSON, known as the artist from Matoaca who paints churches, began painting watercolors at the age of 46. His snow scene of Swift Creek Mill Theatre has been recently reproduced as signed and numbered lithographs. On sale exclusively by the theatre, 100% of the proceeds of the sales go to the theatre. Ivan and Peggy (his wife of 50 years) live in the village of Matoaca; have 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He has served as Aftercare Director of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes for the past 10 years. Ivan’s twin brother, Dr. W. Baxter Perkinson of Richmond is also well known for his watercolors.

SUSAN RUTKOSKI began taking art classes at an early age, having always been interested in drawing. Susan is a visual thinker and has a vivid imagination, which she puts to use in her acrylic paintings and pen and ink drawings. A few years ago she began taking classes from local artist Gwen Beall and has since wanted to explore other media – whatever she finds interesting. Susan is a Chester, Virginia, resident along with her husband Ed, and her motto, which she shares with artists of like spirit, is “I’m happiest when I’m painting.”

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RICHMOND AREA THEATRES CONTACT INFORMATION See the following pages for a season calendar.

CADENCE THEATRE COMPANY 804-282-2620 CADENCETHEATRE.ORG CHAMBERLAYNE ACTORS THEATRE (CAT) 804-262-9760 CATTHEATRE.COM FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT 804-355-2001 FIREHOUSETHEATRE.ORG THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE 804-734-6629 LEEPLAYHOUSE.COM HATTHEATRE 804-343-6364 HATTHEATRE.ORG HENLEY STREET THTR./ RICH. SHAKESPEARE 804-734-6629 HENLEYSTREETTHEATRE.ORG

RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS 804-346-8113 RTRIANGLE.ORG VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE 804-282-2620 VA-REP.ORG swift creek mill theatre 804-748-5203 swiftcreekmill.com

2013-2014 Richmond Ar September 2013

October 2013

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

GOOD PEOPLE, OCT. 17 THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE),

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, SEP. 26 - OCT. 20 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER) THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, SEP. 25 - OCT. 19 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS WITH HENLEY STREET) ‘NIGHT MOTHER, SEP. 19 - OCT. 19 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT) SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE, SEP. 20 - NOV. 3 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

January 2014

February 2014 CLYBOURNE PARK, FEB. 20 -

A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN) THE JOSHUA PLANT, JAN. 24 - FEB. 8 (CAT THEATRE) FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, NOV. 21 - JAN. 12 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER) THE MORMON BOY TRILOGY, JAN. 16 - FEB. 1 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

TARTUFFE, FEB. 13 - MAR. 9 HIGH, FEB. 26 - MAR. 15

THE CHALK GARDEN, FEB. 7 - 23 (THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE) THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, FEB. 6 - MAR. 1

OLYMPUS ON MY MIND, JAN. 31 - MAR. 16 (VA REP THE MIRACLE WORKER, JAN. 16 - FEB. 15 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) THE QUALITY OF LIFE, FEB. 7-16 (HATTHEATRE)

May 2014 DETROIT, MAY 1 - 24 (CADENCE THEATRE)

June 2014 RICHARD III, JUN. 12 - JUL. 6

BEYOND THE RAINBOW, MAY 8 - JUN. 7 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER) BIG RIVER, MAY 2 - 18 (THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE) HYPOCRITES & STRIPPERS, APR. 30 - MAY 17 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS)

THE DIXIE

CABARET, JUN. 4 - 28 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS) THE COLOR PURPLE, JUN. 19 - AUG. 3

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, APR. 17 - MAY 17 (FIREHOUSE) LEAVING IOWA, MAY 23 - JUN. 7 (CAT THEATRE)

As always, due to the nature of theatre, shows and dates are subject to cha This calendar is intended as a courtesy. It is based on the information available at time

rea Theatre Calendar November 2013 NOV. 9 (CADENCE THEATRE) OCT. 25 - NOV. 9 (CAT THEATRE)

December 2013 A LUG NUTS CHRISTMAS, NOV. 29 - JAN. 5 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN)

IT’S A FABULOUS LIFE, NOV. 20 - DEC. 14 (RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS) DANCING AT LUGHNASA, NOV. 1 - 17 (THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE)

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

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

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

THE WILD PARTY, NOV. 21 - DEC. 28 (FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT) THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, NOV. 7 - DEC. 21 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) THE DREAM MAKERS, NOV. 1-3 (HATTHEATRE)

March 2014 MAR. 14 (CADENCE THEATRE) (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

April 2014 OTHER DESERT CITIES, APR. 24 - MAY 18 (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

(RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS) WITTENBERG, MAR. 28 - APR. 19 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE) DEITY FEB. 6 - MAR. 8 (FIREHOUSE)

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

(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE) @ HANOVER TAVERN) LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, MAR. 6 - APR. 19 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) ENCHANTED APRIL, MAR. 21 - APR. 5 (CAT THEATRE)

July 2014

August 2014

(HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE) SWIM CLUB, JUN. 26 - AUG. 2 (SWIFT CREEK MILL) A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, JUL. 10 - AUG. 3 (HENLEY STREET/RICH. SHAKESPEARE) THE CHARITABLE SISTERHOOD..., JUL. 18 - AUG. 24 (VA REP @ HANOVER TAVERN) (VA REP @ NOVEMBER THEATER)

ange. Please contact the presenting/producing theatre for more information. of publication and is not an exhaustive list of all performances in the Richmond Region.

Board of Directors Julian Porter, President Lu H. Henderson, Vice President Jimmy Hartson, Treasurer Sterling Hawkins, Secretary Robin Arthur Barbara Bankowski Gwen Beall Jeffrey Bracewell Linda Campbell

Pam Martin Comstock Alden J. Eldredge Jim Evans Louise Fothergill Joan Goebel Doris Hancock Richard Taylor Ronald White Bob Walker, Ex Officio

Theatre Staff Theatre Operations – Tom Width, Artistic Director Paul Deiss, Musical Director Joe Doran, Lighting Designer Maura Lynch Cravey, Costume Designer Operations and Programming – Jennifer Procise, Director of Development and Marketing (Interim Managing Director) Darlene Arrington, Food Service and Office Manager Megan Davis, Director of Sales Pat Foley, Director of Children’s Theatre Programming Genevieve Mellott, Development and Marketing Coordinator

Admission Policies 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.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 lowerlevel 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

Admission Policies (Continued) 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.

Swift Creek Mill theatre 2013-2014 MainStage SeaSon

JAN. 16 - FEB. 15, 2014 NOV. 7 - DEC. 21, 2013

BEYOND THE RAINBOW

MAR. 6 - APR. 19, 2014

A Season of New Beginnings

JUN. 26 - AUG. 2, 2014

GARLAND AT CARNEGIE HALL

MAY 8 - JUN. 7, 2014

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