«
«
«
The People' s « Playhouse for 49 Years «
« «
« « « « « «« « « «« « « « « « « « « « «
« «
«
«
« «
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
«
2014-2015 Mainstage Season Celebrating American Music... plus a dash of classic humor
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.
learninG for fun. learninG for life.
sM
now enrollinG! Chester*^ • 804-530-0096 Chesterfield^ • 804-717-8400 Goddardschool.com ^this school is saCs Casi accredited.
infant throuGh kinderGarten after-sChool The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Goddard Systems, Inc. program is AdvancED accredited. © Goddard Systems Inc. 2013
Offset Printing Digital Printing Full Bindery Services Fulfillment / Mailing
807 Oliver Hill Way Richmond, VA 23219 804.230.4515 contact@jamesriverpress.com www.jamesriverpress.com
Hungry? Desserts, Wine & Beer are available for purchase in the Mill Room during intermission Complimentary coffee, tea and water are also available
Youth Series 2014-2015 The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents Sol & Luna at Swift Creek Mill Theatre October 27 - 31, 2014, M - F 10:15 a.m.; Grades 6 - 12, Approximately 65 minutes; Theatre price $12.50, Add $2.00 for pizza lunch The 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 Deiss December 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 lunch Another 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 lunch Our 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 London February 9 - March 5, M- F 10:15 am; Grades Pre-K - 3, Approximately 65 minutes; Theatre price $8.75, Add $2.00 for pizza lunch Five 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 Width April 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 lunch The 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!
e r t t a e a h h Y T o u W th is ??? 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 75mile 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 wellrounded 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.
RICHMOND AREA THEATRES CONTACT INFORMATION See the following pages for a season calendar. 5TH WALL THEATRE 5THWALLTHEATRE.ORG 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 HATTHEATRE 804-343-6364 HATTHEATRE.ORG HENLEY STREET THTR./ RICH. SHAKESPEARE 804-734-6629 HENLEYSTREETTHEATRE.ORG HERITAGE ENSEMBLE THEATRE 804-404-5259 THEATREUBUNTU.WIX.COM/THETC K DANCE 804-270-4944 KDANCE.ORG MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 804-289-8980 MODLIN.RICHMOND.EDU RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS 804-346-8113 RTRIANGLE.ORG SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE 804-748-5203 SWIFTCREEKMILL.COM THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE 804-734-6629 LEEPLAYHOUSE.COM THEATRELAB 804-505-0558 THEATRELABVA.ORG VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE 804-282-2620 VA-REP.ORG
mmm mmm mmm mmm Refined Intimate Elegant Charming...
Everything You Want In A Venue (At Rates You Can Afford)
804-748-5203 swiftcreekmill.com
Contributors Feb. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015 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
Producers ($10,000 and Up) Financial Dynamics and The Estate and Elder Planning Center of Virginia Marilyn and Robert Walker Roslyn Farm Corporation Directors ($5,000 - $9,999) EVB MItchell Wiggins Designers ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Neil November Bruce and Connie Thornton Performers ($1,000 - $2,499) Mr. and Mrs. John M. Comstock Tom and Kathy Crew Bob and Lou Fothergill Robert and Joan Goebel Robert and Kelly Kindle Ilse Niedermeyer In Memory of LTC Walter T. Niedermeyer Bob and Jean Weatherford LTC and Mrs. John Woyansky Bill, Cindy, Laura and Carrie Young Technicians ($500 - $999) Jay and Joanne Burchell Michael S. Doran Carolyn Estes Williams Ed and Lu Henderson Anonymous Harry and Donna Roye Colonel (Ret.) and Mrs. William E. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker Patrons ($250 - $499) Anonymous Kenneth Eberhart Jayne Y. Feminella Linda M. Fitzgerald Chris and Kathryn Griffin Mr. and Mrs. John Hancock
Patrons ($250 - $499) (cont'd) Marshall and Susan Henry Rosa Davis Overby Ruth Ann and Roger Shaulis The Stallings Family Richard and Candy Taylor Howard and Evelyn Twilley Kendra S. Warren Andree and Russell Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Williams Sponsors ($100 - $249) Anonymous Gwen Beall George and Virginia Beasley Allen and Marsha Birdsong Carlton and Rachel Branch Bill and Betty Jean Brockwell Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Brooks Donald and Gail Campbell Anonymous James and Margaret Carson Jim & Pattie Carson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Coffman Emily Cole-Jones and Robb Jones Kathryn and Jay Costello Ken and Nancy Cox Steve and Jamme Coy Frank Creasy Senator Roslyn R. Dance Sandra Ellis Cathy Englishman Bill and Terry Fields Don and Nora Foster St. Mark's Pre-School Stan and Joyce Freed Wayne and Kathy Funk Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Grenoble Richard and Linda Guilmart John Hagadorn Phl and Betty Hanley John and Jane Harmon Jimmy and Caroline Hartson Marie B. Hawkins Gary and Carol Hotchkiss Peachie and Chris Johnson
Contributors Feb. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015 Sponsors ($100 - $249) (cont'd) Kenneth P. Jones Michelle Black Kapa Victor W. Lavenstein Ann K. Leake Mildred H. Leonard Paul R. Lindsey Langdon B. Long Barbara MacIntyre Deborah and Thomas Mahone Betty Matthews Scott Melton Bruce Miller Donna and Jerry Moody John Moon and Abigail Winship Michael W. Moore Jacqueline O'Connor Julia and Herman Pearson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peters Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jess Pritchett Steve and Kathy Robinson Mr. Carl C. Schluter Ray Schreiner Gary K. Schuller Stuart and Dabney Short Wert Smith, Jr. Carolyn W. Spratley Dan Stackhouse & Jim Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Strauss Jody Smith Strickler Dr. and Mrs. Porcher L. Taylor James L. Thacker, Jr. John Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Thompson Ms. Elisabeth Turner Margaret and P.K. Walker Robert and Karen Wasilewski Russell H. and Kathryn R. Willis William M. Young Friends ($99 or less) Anonymous Nancy Alpine Wes and Ethel Andrews J.B. and Melva Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. A.K. Atkinson Joe Ayers Mrs. L. Wayne Batty Francis Baugh Bonnie and Mark Bebar James and Gale Beck Mr. and Mrs. Franklin W. Bell F.L. Benson, Jr. William Bliss Steve and Sally Bolte
Friends ($99 or less) cont'd Bill and Mary Ann Broach Connie Brockwell Otis and Frances Brown Larry and Lois Buchanan Tara & Michael Carroll Carolyn L. Clark Jennifer Frank Emily Cole & Robb Jones Larry Constantine Catherine Butler Cooper Norma Corbin The Craveys Patricia Crocker Patricia Crocker The Dacey Law Firm, P.C. Diane Dallmeyer Shirley Daniel Helen Day Paul Deiss Donna and Glenn Devier Barbara DeWitt Ann H. Dunbar Robert and Jean Dunn James and Cecelia Dvorak Philip and Olga Eckman Virginia Engler Anonymous Donation Ray & Cecile Farmer Allen and Virginia Flannagan Kathleen Fogerty David Foreman Mr. and Mrs. David Foreman Elizabeth Freidig Bob and Carolyn Galusha Jeanett Gattis Darryl Glover Guy and Alicia Gorman Mr. Claude Gulliford Christina Gunn Jim and Rebecca Guthrie Katie Hamann Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Harman, Jr. Joanne and George Herceg Linda H. Hevener The Hicks Girls Joanne Hilker Martha J. Horine Kathryn R. Horne Anonymous Robert Johnson Carol Johnson Marion G. Jordan Lori Kaeberle Peggy Kagels Anonymous Christina Kinne
Contributors Feb. 1, 2014 - Feb. 28, 2015 Friends ($99 or less) cont'd Shirley Kirkendall Joy and Jack Knight Anonymous Donation Anonymous Sandra Lancaster Bruce and Nancy Lanning Anonymous Frances L. Leonard David and Lieu Lewis Dewey and Gail Litton Victor Liu Sarah Avery Logue Cassie Megginson Anonymous Donell Marker Paul and Athana Martin Anonymous Elizabeth Matthews Lynne McClendon Nancy McMahon Anonymous Donation Charles Miller Donna R. Moody Susanne and John Moore Vera W. Moore Mr. William L. Motley, Jr. Mike and Charlotte Mullins John Murden Liz and Charles Nance Joan Nemetz Izchak Neuman Carroll Newcomb Victor and Janet Owen Sheri Oyan Anonymous Donation Arhtur J. Peill Jerry and Peg Petersen Malcolm E. Phillips Anonymous Donation William Quckenbush Timothy Reid George & Dixie Rogers James and Patricia Roscoe Jan Rusbasan Sultana Salem Myra Simmons Joyce L. Smith Linda and Terry Snyder Carolyn Sprnger Mr. and Mrs. George Springer Jan Starnes Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Stevens, Jr. Nicolas Stuart Chuck & Stu
Friends ($99 or less) cont'd Anonymous Marie Taney Sandra Taylor Paulette and Mike Thomas Mr and Mrs. Francis B. Thompson Vicki Thurmond Etna S. Traylor Adairis Trent Nancy M. Tyler Jim and Winnie VanLandingham Frank N. Walker Jean Webb Patricia White Anonymous Margery L. Wright John S. Yakshe Roy York Robert and Betsy Zahner Anonymous Memorial & Honor In Memory of Ruby Case In Memory of Albert Deiss In Memory of Mary B. Isemann In Memory of Chuck McCoull In Memory of the Parents of Jayne Sneed In Memory of Mike Toscano (2) In Loving Memory of Pamela Weiseman In Memory of Betty White (4) In Honor of Georgia Rogers Farmer (3) In Honor of LeAnn Binger and Charlotte Rhodes In Honor of Tom Width - Human Being Extraordinaire Matching Gifts Amica Insurance Foundation (1) Cameron Foundation (2) Dominion Foundation (4) Franklin Federal (2) Hewlett Packard (1) Foundations Altria Companies Employee Community Fund Cameron Foundation Dominion Foundation The National Endowment for the Arts The Petersburg Methodist Home for Girls Foundation The Virginia Commission for the Arts
From the artistic director
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!
Directors & Designers Book by Tom Width Arrangements and Original Music by Paul Deiss Original Lyrics by Tom Width and Paul Deiss Nickelodeon Orchestrations by Paul Deiss Directed by Tom Width Musical Direction by Paul Deiss Lighting Design by Joe Doran Scenic Design by Tom Width Costume Design by Maura Lynch Cravey
Cast Woody Hayes Eric Williams Gus Olson Richard Koch Edward “Weasel” Olson Ian Page Uncle Grover Jason Marks* Danny Hayes Arden Moscati Nicky the Nickelodeon Himself Home 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.
Orchestra All musical accompaniment provided by Nicky the Nickelodeon, equipped with the QRS Nickelodeon Pianomation MIDI System.
Production Staff Producing Artistic Director Tom Width Interim Managing Director Jennifer Procise Light Board Operator Becky Lussier Sound Board Operator Sheri Oyan Stage Manager Tom Width Assistant Stage Manager Jesse Mattes Properties Jesse Mattes Set Crew Noah Downs Cory Williams Charley Raintree Jesse Mattes Lighting Crew Becky Lussier Jesse Mattes Zack Townsend Photography & Videography Robyn O’Neill Program Advertising Genevieve Mellott
Musical Numbers 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 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)
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
Special Thanks Mark Perry, Perry’s Pianos, Concord, VA Troy Tyree Robyn O’Neill Sean Williams Joy Williams Our wonderful Mill volunteers
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.
Thank you, Sponsors
Season Sponsors
Show Sponsors
Program Sponsors A-1 Steem It Bellwood (Richmond MWR) BizPort Printing Boulevard Flower Gardens Breckenridge Chiropractic Carol Halbert Chesdin Animal Hospital Container First Services Dance Xplosion Door to Door Solutions EVB Financial Dynamics Franklin Butler, Erie Insurance Golden Swan Chocolate Company James E. Evans, Attorney at Law James River Press Michael Doran, CPA Mitchell Wiggins and Company
New York Life Petals & Bows Petersburg Alarm Company Robyn O'Neill Roslyn Farm Corporation Sadler & Whitehead Sarah's Cross Stitch The Award Shoppe The Goddard School The Progress-Index Townes Site Engineering Village News WCVE - Community Idea Stations Wilkinson Advertising
Productions at Swift creek Mill Theatre are Made Possible In Part By
www.edwardjones.com
Dreaming Up
the Ideal Retirement Is Your Job. Helping You Get There is Ours. It’s simple, really. How well you retire depends on how well you plan today. Whether retirement is down the road or just around the corner, if you’re working toward your goals now, you’ll have a better chance of achieving them later. Preparing for retirement means taking a long-term perspective. At Edward Jones, we spend time getting to know your retirement goals so we can help you reach them.
Call or visit any of our 13 financial advisors in the Southside Virginia area or visit www.edwardjones.com. Chester, VA 23831
Chester, VA 23836
Prince George, VA 23875
Leonard I McAdams, AAMS® 4507b Lee Street 804-796-5855
Ben Handzel 13135 Rivers Bend Blvd 804-530-1372
Jim Gallagher Jr. 4701 Owens Way Suite 800 804-458-3003
Stephen V Smith, CFP®
Richmond, VA 23236
804-530-1372
Bruce C Willard, AAMS® 9533 Amberdale Drive 804-276-3707
Colonial Heights, VA 23834 13135 Rivers Bend Blvd John M Reid 256 E Ellerslie Avenue Ste A 804-526-4777 Greg Snow 130 Temple Lake Dr Suite 1 804-526-5155 Randall M Wachman II, AAMS® 201 Temple Ave Suite D 804-526-3016
Midlothian, VA 23112 Mark Mellon, CFP® 6013 Harbour Park Drive 804-744-4077 Bob Cadigan, AAMS® 13841 Hull St Suite 3b 804-639-0121 Kenneth A Hopkins, AAMS® 2917 Fox Chase Lane 804-763-1414
Chesterfield, VA 23832 Liliana P Silva-Castillo 9844 Lori Road Suite 101 804-748-4568 Golden Merrill, AAMS®, CRPC® 9844 Lori Road Suite 101 804-748-4568
Member SIPC
From Pain Relief to Wellness One Spine at a Time þ Hands-on Pain Relief þ Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression for Herniated and Degenerative Discs þ Certified Massage Therapist on Staff þ Doctor Supervised Weight Loss
804-748-2763 www.BreckenridgeChiro.com 12300 Bermuda Crossroads Lane, Chester, VA 23831
Board of Directors Sterling Hawkins, President Lu H. Henderson, Vice President Jimmy Hartson, Treasurer Robin Arthur Barbara Bankowski Gwen Beall Jeffrey Bracewell Linda Campbell Pam Martin Comstock
Jim Evans Louise Fothergill Joan Goebel Doris Hancock Julian Porter, Immediate Past President 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 Pat Foley, Director of Children’s Theatre Programming Genevieve Mellott, Development and Marketing Coordinator
When Your Business Sponsors 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.
Keep the arts alive at Swift Creek Mill Theatre by making a tax deductible contribution! Name___________________________________________________ (Please print as name should appear in program)
Address __________________________________________________ City ______________________________State ____ Zip_____________ Telephone __________________Email __________________________ I/we would like to make a tax-deductible gift to Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Inc. in the amount of: $__________Producer $10,000+ $__________Director $5,000+ $__________Designer $2,500+ $__________Performer $1,000+ $__________Technician $500+ $__________Patron $250+ $__________Sponsor $100+ $__________Friend < $100
Make Your Donation Online Quickly & Securely! swiftcreekmill.com/donate
(Please make checks payable to Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Inc.) ___My companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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____________________________
Mail To: Swift Creek Mill Theatre, PO Box 41, S. Chesterfield, VA 23834
Two ways to give absolutely pain-free: Go to SMILE.AMAZON.COM and KROGER.COM/COMMUNITYREWARDS and select Swift Creek Mill Theatre as your preferred charity. These companies will donate a percentage of your purchase price to the Mill when you shop.
Did You Know You Can Give to the Mill without Ever Writing a Check?
GET THE DETAILS AT SMILE.AMAZON.COM AND KROGER.COM/COMMUNITYREWARDS
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Hosts
Visit swiftcreekmill.com/paint-nite for more information Buy tickets at paintnite.com* *Guests 21 and older, please. Tickets are available only through Paint Nite
Your LegaL Matters Deserve a LocaL, trusteD ProfessionaL who unDerstanDs Your neeDs...
JAMES E. EVANS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Real Estate Law Personal Injury Wills & Estates Traffic/Criminal Civil Litigation Collections Business Law 7821 IRONBRIDGE RD, N. CHESTERFIELD, VA 23237 804-743-0900 JEVANS@GILLIAMEVANSLAW.COM
Michael S. Doran, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountants
Accountants and Advisors for Individuals and Small Businesses Individual Income Tax Preparation and Planning Advice on Business Licenses, Taxes, and Filing Requirements Assistance with Selection and Implementation of Accounting Systems QuickBooks Pro Advisor 10305 Memory Lane, Suite 101 Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 748-5826
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 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 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 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
Admission Policies (Continued) 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 804-7485203 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.
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.
« « «
swift creek mill tHeatre 2014-2015 mainstage season
« « « « « «« « « «« «
«
«
By philip king
Sep 18 - oct 25, 2014
faSt teMpo aNd lotS of laughS
T wo Bits
« «
By ted Swindley
«
« «
Nov 13, 2014 – JaN 10, 2015
«
Musical «
Share your holidayS With your favorite couNtry “aNgelS”
«
World preMiere MuSical!
The Barbershop
By tom Width Music By paul deiss
By tom Width
JaN 29 – Mar 7, 2015
By robert anderson
JuN 4 – Jul 18, 2015
A Celebration of American Music
Mar 26 – May 16, 2015 four StorieS iN oNe hilariouS play Nicky the NickelodeoN iS Back!
« 804-748-5203
swiftcreekmill.com
«
«
17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy, s. cHesterfielD