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M i l l T h e a t r e 2016 - 2017 51st Mainstage Season
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Where to Find It: Admissions Policies 44 - 45 Contributors List 30 - 32 Donation Form 33 Local Theatre Information 11 - 13 Mill History 5 Show Information Centerfold Sponsors List 29 Theatre Camp Application 15 Youth Series 2016-17 Season 14 SEASON SPONSORS Mitchell Wiggins, CPA Back Cover EVB Inside Front Cover Financial Dynamics 3 Carter Myers Automotive Inside Back Cover SHOW SPONSORS BB&T Insurance Services 42 Container First Services (CFS) 8 Door to Door Solutions 37 Edward Jones 20 Virginia Asset Management 34 Zurich Insurance 7
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History of Swift Creek Mill Read the full article at swiftcreekmill.com/history-of-building
Swift Creek Mill Theatre aims to expand programming for students and adults by partnering with theatre professionals, business professionals and community members
TODAY The Mill is again renovated, this time becoming ADA accessible
2013
2001
Children’s Theatre becomes an integral program at The Mill
1991
Three families renovate The Mill, and it opens its doors as “Swift Creek Mill Playhouse”
1965
The Mill becomes known as Swift Creek Mill Civil War Battle of Swift Creek takes place around The Mill
Drifty the Snowman first appears in a children’s play at the Mill
c. 1956
Gristmill operations cease
1929 The Mill becomes Schmidt’s Distillery (corn whiskey) Swift Creek Manufacturing Company purchases The Mill
c. 1865
1864
Randolph’s descendant deeds The Mill to William Rowlett, and it becomes known as Rowlett’s Mill Henry Randolph I acquires the Mill property via a land grant from King Charles II
1989
The Mill incorporates as a non-profit organization
1852 1805
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Randolph’s Mill was built
America’s first permanent settlement established at Jamestown
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Richmond Area Theatre 2016-2017 Schedules Central and Southside Virginia offer many opportunities to see live performances. Here are just some of the great shows planned for the 201617 season. (Listings were current when published, but please check with individual theatres for complete and up-to-date show information.) Enjoy!
5TH WALL THEATRE 5THWALLTHEATRE.ORG Rapture, Blister, Burn September 15 – October 8, 2016 Luna Gale January 12 – February 4, 2017 The Pumpkin Pie Show: 20th Year Anniversary February 23 – 24, 2017 The Toxic Avenger July 7 – 30, 2017 CADENCE THEATRE COMPANY 804-282-2620 CADENCETHEATRE.ORG John October 20 – November 12, 2016 Violet February 16 – March 11, 2017 Rabbit Hole April 27 – May 20, 2017 CHAMBERLAYNE ACTORS THEATRE (CAT) 804-262-9760 CATTHEATRE.COM I’ll Be Back Before Midnight October 14 – October 29, 2016 The Wishing Well January 20 – February 4, 2017 Jeeves Intervenes March 17 – April 1, 2017 When There’s A Will May 18 – June 3, 2017 COLONIAL ACTORS THEATRE SOCIETY (434) 262-4170 COLONIALCENTERVA.ORG Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat October 8 – 16, 2016 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 2 – 11, 2016 Annie March 11 – 19, 2017 Sing & Dance It Out Revue May 6 – 14, 2017 FIREHOUSE THEATRE PROJECT 804-355-2001 FIREHOUSETHEATRE.ORG UBU 84 Opening Is Scheduled For Saturday, September 24, 2016 The Boatwright Opening Is Scheduled For Saturday, February 4, 2017 HATTHEATRE 804-343-6364 HATTHEATRE.ORG Wonderful World, Beautiful People October 14 – 16 Bill W. And Dr. Bob February 10 – 25 Is There Life After Highschool? June 16 & 17, and 23 – 25
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Local Theatre Seasons Continued
HERITAGE ENSEMBLE THEATRE 804-404-5259 THEHERITAGEENSEMBLE.WIXSITE.COM/THETC Ceremonies In Dark Old Men November 9th – 19th 2016 Message From A Slave February 1st – 11th 2017 Choir Boys February 22nd – March 19th 2017 MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS 804-289-8980 MODLIN.RICHMOND.EDU Well September 29, – October 2, 2016 Race November 17 – November 20, 2016 Production Studies III Showcase February 9 – February 12, 2017 GODSPELL April 13 – April 16, 2017 QUILL THEATRE 804-734-6629 QUILLTHEATRE.ORG Dracula September 15th – October 8th, 2016 Assassins November 3rd – 26th, 2016 The Top of Bravery January 12th – February 4th, 2017 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) January 27th – February 12th, 2017 The Heir Apparent April 6th – 30th, 2017 Love’s Labour’s Lost June 1st – 24th, 2017 Macbeth July 6th-29th, 2017 RICHMOND TRIANGLE PLAYERS 804-346-8113 RTRIANGLE.ORG Perfect Arrangement September 28 – October 22, 2016 Scrooge In Rouge November 16 – December 17, 2016 Choir Boys February 22 – March 19, 2017 A Kid Like Jake April 19 – May 13, 2017 It Shoulda Been You May 31 – July 1, 2017 SMITHFIELD LITTLE THEATRE 757-357-7338 SMITHFIELDLITTLETHEATRE.ORG Children Of Eden October 27 – November 20, 2016 Holidays In: Not Just A Christmas Cabaret December 9 – 18, 2016 Of Mice And Men February 16 – March 5, 2017 Grease April 27 – May 21, 2017 SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE 804-748-5203 SWIFTCREEKMILL.COM Almost, Maine September 15 – October 22, 2016 A Tuna Christmas November 10, 2016 – January 7, 2017 Deathtrap January 19 – February 25, 2017 Something’s Afoot March 9 – May 6, 2017 Cash On Delivery May 18 – June 24, 2017 The Musical of Musicals July 13 – August 19, 2017
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Local Theatre Seasons Continued
THEATER COMPANY AT FORT LEE 804-734-6629 LEEPLAYHOUSE.COM A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline September 9 – 25, 2016 Nunsense November 2 – 20, 2016 Broadway Bound February 3 – 19, 2017 You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown May 5 – 21, 2017 THEATRELAB 804-505-0558 THEATRELABVA.ORG Mother Courage and Her Children October 28 – November 12, 2016 Grand Concourse February 17 – March 4, 2017 Dry Land April 21 – May 6, 2017 Heathers: The Musical, A Co-Production with Firehouse Theatre, July 14 – August 19, 2017 VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE 804-282-2620 VA-REP.ORG Signature Season 1776 September 30 – October 23, 2016 A Christmas Story, The Musical November 25, 2016 - January 1, 2017 Airline Highway January 27 – February 12, 2017 The End Of War March 10 – March 26, 2017 In The Heights June 23 – July 30, 2017 Barksdale The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular December 2, 2016 – January 1, 2017 Dancing Lessons February 24 – March 26, 2017 Da July 14 – August 20, 2017
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2016-2017 Youth Series The Latin Ballet of Virginia’s Poemas Oct. 25-27, 2016 A dance theatre production inspired by the life and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, Alfonsina Storni, Pablo Neruda and Federico Garcia Lorca. Celebrating the love for life, passion, and dance. Drifty’s Reindeer Roundup by Paul Deiss Nov. 28 – Dec. 20, 2016 There’s an emergency at the North Pole! All of Santa’s reindeer are up in the sky playing reindeer games, and they may not come down in time for Christmas Eve! Who will pull Santa’s sleigh? Looks like it’s time for a Reindeer Roundup! Drifty the Snowman, Christy the Christmas Seal, Pepita the Elf, Cowboy Jim and Mrs. Claus to the rescue. Join the fun and find out if Santa’s flight makes its scheduled takeoff!. I Just Gotta Sing by Tom Width Jan. 30 – Feb. 17, 2017 Some of the world’s greatest music was written at times of great personal tragedy. Hear the stories behind the great hymns, and then listen to the music that they inspired. “Precious Lord,” “It Is Well With My Soul,” “Silent Night,” and many more. Something’s Afoot, Book, Music and Lyrics by Robert Gerlach, Ed Linderman, David Vos and James A. Mcdonald – Mar. 17, 24 & 31, 2017 Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm -- the perfect scenario for an Agatha Christie whodunit, right? But in this musical spoof of the genre, the characters are disposed of one by one in fiendishly clever and comic ways: poison darts, man-eating flower pots, and exploding staircases to name just a few! How will it end? Come and see for yourself! Little Red Hen by Paul Deiss Apr. 3 – May 5, 2017 Plant the seeds. Tend the garden. Harvest the grain. Grind the flour. Bake the bread. Find out how a farm works as the little red hen tries to get her barnyard friends to help her – and to learn the lessons of work and reward.
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COME BE A THEATRE STAR THIS SUMMER! Phone #: (804) 748-5203 Fax #: (804) 520-5304 Our professional faculty consists of area directors, music directors, singers, dancers, actors and technicians who have an interest in sharing their craft with children.
2017 Exploratory Theatre Camp (Ages 8-15, grouped by age)
DATES: July 17-21, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEES: Full tuition is $280.00. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $25.00 with your application. The balance of $255.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Tuition for a second or third sibling is $260.00. TUITION INCLUDES: Lunch daily, music, acting, movement, theatre enrichment classes, and camp t-shirt. Theatre enrichment classes are designed to give students a better knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of theatre such as make-up, dialects, special effects, lighting, auditioning, costuming and more! On Friday afternoon: at 3:30 the students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety show. Parents are invited to join us to see what your camper has worked on during the week.
2017 Performance Camp (Ages 10-15) A TWO-WEEK MASTERS CLASS IN ACTING, SINGING & DANCING
PRESENTING an exciting show TBA spring 2017! DATES: July 31 - August 11 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEES: Full tuition is $490.00. Please remit a nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 with your application. The balance of $440.00 is due TWO WEEKS before the first day of camp. Sibling discount is not available for Performance Camp. TUITION INCLUDES: an intensive rehearsal process with top directors and choreographers, resulting in a vibrant production performed on the Mill stage for an enthusiastic audience. Camp t-shirt included. Lunch provided daily. PERFORMANCE CAMP PRODUCTION: Friday 8-11-17 and Saturday 8-12-17 at 7:00 p.m. Reservations Required. Tickets $5. Cut here. Return bottom portion with deposit. SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE 2017 CAMP APPLICATION Name____________________________________________________________________________ __Male or __Female
Previous Attendee? __YES (Year___________) __NO
Address______________________________ City_______________________ State____ Zip__________ Home Phone__________________________ Email Address___________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name & Daytime Phone __________________________________________________ Age_____ Date of Birth_______________ Grade Entering_____ School ____________________________ Special Needs (dietary, physical, medical, allergies)______________________________________________ Circle Exploratory Camp and/or Performance Camp:
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Circle T-Shirt Size: Adult XL Adult L Adult M Adult S Youth L Youth M REGISTRATION INFO: CALL 804-748-5203 M – S 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Make checks payable to: Swift Creek Mill Theatre, P.O. Box 41, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Swift Creek Mill Theatre has permission to take and use my child’s photograph for publication purposes. SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________________
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Featured Artist The luminous work of Ed Hatch is so connected to his subjects, so rooted in his environs, that one feels an immediate sense of place and wonder. Ed, a full-time artist for more than 20 years, centers his life at the same country crossroads where he grew up - a corner of rural Virginia where is great-grandparents opened a general store in 1915. This charming setting is now his studio. Across the street is the house where his father lived, and a stone’s throw away is his childhood home where he lives. An acute observer, Ed’s home base is that ideal spot for exploration and discovery - whether it’s the creeks nearby or the mountains further afield. He gently, yet powerfully conveys his curiosity, finding the extraordinary in the ‘ordinary.’ Above all, his appreciation for beauty in nature springs from each of his works. Artist’s Statement: “I see art as a visceral, almost spiritual means of communication. Since I was a boy, I have known that art fulfills me and speaks to me in ways that I find difficult to express in words. But, what I find in nature is quite simply, pure poetry. I strive to express this in my work. I see such extraordinary beauty in everyday moments – moments that might go unnoticed. I want people to participate in my paintings – to be caught up in the scenes as much as I was when I stopped to paint them – to feel the depth, the fleeting lights and the mist, to wonder what is around the bend. That’s it, I think, to share the wonder. I find great joy in my work and I am fortunate to do what I do every day.” Do you know a professional artist who would like to be part of the Featured Artists Program at Swift Creek Mill? Email info@swiftcreekmill.com or go to swiftcreekmill.com/featured-artists for more information.
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Theatre Spotlight
Tuna Salad... Dressing on the Side If you’ve flipped ahead to the cast list already, you may be wondering how two actors could take on the roles of so many characters. It’s like a delightful ambrosia salad of southern silliness, set in the teeny little town of Tuna, Texas. Naturally, the wardrobe is a big part of the fun, but these are two male actors, and many of the characters are women. Any quick outfit swaps pose a bit of a timing challenge for a live performance, but gender changes are a game changer. The answer is simple enough: “dressers.” Still, pulling this off (and on) requires ample prowess. Behind the scenes are two assistants who are poised and ready to pounce, ahem, “help” our leading gentlemen become twenty-two different people. Costumes have to be in the right order, wigs and prosthetics have to be in hand, and cues have to be followed precisely. That’s not to mention the chaos of taking off the previous costume. It’s like a NASCAR (woohoo!) pitstop right on the Mill stage! (Only there aren’t fake boobs involved in a pitstop... that we know of.) As integral as dressers are to the success of the production, you also must consider the challenges involved to mentally “become” a new person every few minutes. In the span of two hours, you will witness two individuals encompass the personalities of twenty-two characters. That’s why Identity Crisis Counselors are standing by. Not really. These guys knew what they were getting into. And out of. (That just never gets old.) That said, we sincerely hope you enjoy the skill and charm our cast and crew present for you in A Tuna Christmas. 19
Letter from the President Dear Mill Family Member, Most people know that when you go to the movies, the cost of the movie ticket barely covers the cost to lease the film, especially if it’s the latest blockbuster. That’s why the concessions are so expensive. The money you and I pay to see movies goes back into Hollywood and into the corporate chain theater to keep the business running. It’s just business. But perhaps you didn’t know that every time you step into your local, professional LIVE theatre, such as not-for-profit Swift Creek Mill, your money is going back into your community. Just like the chain movie theaters, live theatres must license the works they present, often with high royalties. There are also costs to run the lights, build the sets, sew the costumes and, importantly, pay fair wages to the talented men and women who design, mount and perform in the productions. Ticket prices offset the costs to the tune of about 60%, and as you can imagine, it would be difficult for any local theatre to expect $70 per ticket. I know some people prefer the draw of the silver screen. And that’s ok. But you and I are different. We and the other 30,000+ members of the Mill Family know that being a patron of the arts bridges media and content, and hits at the heart of the matter – true artistry begins on an individual, personal level. Our few, treasured neighborhood theatres offer a glimpse into this human creativity and potential. They speak to the things that make us human, and they explore topics and talents that corporate entertainment cannot begin to encompass. So I’m not going to ask you to donate. I’m not going to implore you with “if each person gives $10, a miraculous arts goal can be achieved.” While that may be true, the important thing is that you’re here. At this moment you are part of a living, breathing arts event, keeping theatre thriving and preserving the arts in your community. So allow me to extend our thanks. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the show. We’re very glad you came and wish you the warmest of holidays. Your Friend in the Arts,
Sterling Hawkins Sterling Hawkins President, Board of Directors Swift Creek Mill Theatre
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From the Artistic Director How lucky am I that this is what I get to do? Take a great script, add two wonderful actors and a terrific design team, then sit back and watch the magic happen! A director has the best of all possible worlds when he can just stage a show, and then let terrific actors have at it….and that’s what I get to do with “A Tuna Christmas”! In some ways, it’s like watching an old re-run of “I Love Lucy” – even though I know all of the jokes and all of the punch lines, it’s still so darn much fun to watch the performances! It’s the way it’s done that keeps me laughing! Familial dysfunction and political INcorrectness run amuck in Tuna, Texas – and because it’s so wrong, the comedy comes out so very right! I first saw “Greater Tuna” downtown at the old Circle in the Square space during a major NYC blizzard – but the show went on! I saw “A Tuna Christmas” on Broadway with the original cast, and I’ve been a huge fan of the series ever since! I hope you’ll be a huge fan, too, after you’ve gone on this crazy ride through the teeny, tiny town of Tuna!
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By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard
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Directors and Designers Directed by Tom Width Lighting Design by Joe Doran Costume Design by Maura Lynch Cravey Scenic Design by Tom Width Technical Direction by Jason “Blue� Herbert Scenic Painting by Jessica Carlson
Cast John Hagadorn as: Richard Koch as: Thurston Wheelis Arles Struvie Elmer Watkins Didi Snavely Bertha Bumiller Petey Fisk R. R. Snavely Jody Bumiller Aunt Pearl Burras Charlene Bumiller Sheriff Givens Stanley Bumiller Ike Thompson Vera Carp Inita Goodwin Dixie Deberry Leonard Childers Helen Bedd Phoebe Burkhalter Farley Burkhalter Joe Bob Lipsey Garland Poteet
Setting In and around Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. There will be one fifteen-minute intermission. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
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Production Staff Producing Artistic Director Tom Width Managing Director Jennifer Procise Technical Director Jason “Blue” Herbert Stage Manager Tom Width Assistant Stage Manager Gordon Graham Sound Cues Paul Deiss Sound/Light Board Op Sheri Oyan Properties Tom Width Dressers Alia Radabaugh Vicki McLeod Costume Assistant Alia Radabaugh Photography Robyn O’Neill
Special Thanks Our wonderful Mill volunteers!
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Sponsoring the Mill is a wonderful way to give back to your community AND get great advertising and free tickets. Packages start as little as $500 - that’s only $84 per production for 6-shows!
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Biography - John Hagadorn JOHN HAGADORN (THURSTON WHEELIS ET AL.) says he “grew up at Swift Creek Mill Theatre where he has worked more steadily than any other actor in the Richmond area for the past forty years.” Under the capable John Hagadorn in The Little Lion, photo © Robyn O’Neill direction of Buddy Callahan and Tom Width, John has been given the opportunity to play a variety of character role favorites such as the crusty Senator in Finian’s Rainbow; the happy-go-lucky mailman from On Golden Pond; a dim-witted ball player in Damn Yankees in the Mill’s first production, to the manger of the team in the Mill’s second production and Grandpa in You Can’t Take It With You. Other favorite roles include: one half the cast in Greater Tuna, directed by Mark Costello; A Tuna Christmas; Tony in The Most Happy Fella; George in Moon Over Buffalo; Mr. Saunders in Lend Me a Tenor, all directed by Tom Width. John also has appeared in many productions at the Barksdale Theatre, Glen Allen Center for the Arts, Richmond Triangle Players, Cadence Theatre, The Virginia Museum Theatre and Virginia Repertory Theatre. Before his steady work in theatre, John was known in Richmond’s music circles through his participation in opera and operettas at Dogwood Dell; the old Empire Theatre; and the Virginia Museum Theatre. He’s even dabbled in TV commercials and movies filmed in the Richmond area, where John was featured with Pierce Brosnan in The Broken Chain. His most special role is caretaker of his beloved cats, Cleo and Cho-Cho. John wishes to dedicate his performance to the memory of Buddy Callahan, one of the original founders of the Mill and Wayne L. Batty, John’s former voice teacher and Mill music director.
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Biography - Richard Koch RICHARD KOCH (ARLES STRUVIE ET AL.) is thrilled to be back on the Swift Creek Mill stage. Other Swift Creek shows include Two Bits, Beyond the Rainbow, The Drowsy Chaperone, Blithe Spirit, The Foreigner, The Hallelujah Girls, Arsenic Richard Koch in The Drowsy Chaperone, photo © Robyn O’Neill 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, Richmond Shakespeare & film, TV and radio. Richard is pleased to be working with such a wonderful team. In his spare time, along with the beautiful Miss Vicki, he enjoys rummaging thru antique shops looking for rare two legged milking stools. He hopes you enjoy the show!
W e N e e d YO U Do you like a good community project? Are you ripped like Ahnuld Svatzenegguh? Are you really good at untangling cables? Can you whistle and hum at the same time? No matter what your talents are, we can use you! There are volunteer opportunities at the Mill ranging from licking* envelopes (yum - they’re mint flavored sometimes) to theatre shop interns, to cast dinner host, to poster brigade. And new projects are being added! (And even if your real motivation for volunteering is to see what theatre types do behind the scenes, that’s ok. We won’t tell.) Call Alissa at 804-748-5203 or email info@swiftcreekmill.com and we’ll put your awesomeness to good use! * Are you kidding? Who licks hundreds of envelopes? We use wet sponges and chat.
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Board of Directors Sterling Hawkins, President Pam Martin Comstock, Vice President Jeffery Bracewell, Secretary Jimmy Hartson, Treasurer Carol Chappell Lou Dean Jayne Feminella
Louise Fothergill Joan Goebel John Hagadorn Doris Hancock Michael Packer JoAnn Redd Bob Walker Ronald White
Staff THEATRE Tom Width, Producing Artistic Director Jason "Blue" Herbert, Technical Director Joe Doran, Lighting Designer Maura Lynch Cravey, Costume Designer
ADMINISTRATIVE Jennifer Procise, Acting Managing Director / Director of Development and Marketing Pat Foley, Director of Children's Theatre Programming Alissa Pagnotti, Office Manager and Group Sales Director Raymond Gaines, Interim Food Service Director Genevieve Mellott, Development and Marketing Coordinator
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Contributors This list includes gifts received and processed October 1, 2015 - October 15, 2016. The goal of the list in the playbill is to update the list regularly so that we may acknowledge 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 804748-5203 or info@swiftcreekmill.com. PRODUCERS ($10,000+)
PATRONS ($250 - $499) (CONT’D)
Financial Dynamics and The Estate and Elder Planning Center of VA Mr. and Mrs. Neil November Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Perkinson Jr. DDS Marilyn and Robert Walker Roslyn Farm Corporation
John and Doris Hancock Jimmy and Caroline Hartson Marshall and Susan Henry Herman Hoggard Jimmy and Sharlee Labrecque Constance Lewis Ann C. Morriss Carter and Ann Myers Rosa D. Overby Karen and Mike Packer Vickie Quick Mr. and Mrs. Dane Ragsdale Dr. and Mrs. Edward E. Ruhnke, Jr. Ruth Ann and Roger Shaulis The Stallings Family Ed and MJ Thompson Ms. Elisabeth Turner Harvey and Helen Williams
DIRECTORS ($5,000 - $9,999) Carter Myers Automotive EVB Mitchell Wiggins & Company, LLP Connie Thornton DESIGNERS ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. John M. Comstock Edward Jones PERFORMERS ($1,000 - $2,499) Ms. Rejena Carreras and Judge Tom Jones Dr. Virginia Cherry Michael S. Doran Bob and Lou Fothergill Robert and Joan Goebel Robert Kindle Mr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker Bob and Jean Weatherford LTC and Mrs. John Woyansky Bill and Cindy Young TECHNICIANS ($500 - $999) Anonymous Jay and Joanne Burchell Jayne Feminella Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Grenoble Mr. Sterling Hawkins Jane Hotchkiss J.T. Morriss & Sons Mr. and Mrs. Harry Roye JoAnne Wade Draucker PATRONS ($250 - $499) Anonymous Lou Dean Carolyn Estes Williams Linda M. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Gilliam Mr, and Mrs. Gillikin Mary Beth Goode
SPONSORS ($100 - $249) Anonymous (6) R. Clayton and Lisa Allen Mr. and Mrs. William B. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Fred Austin William H. Bays, Jr. George and Virginia Beaseley LTC Gerald and Elizabeth Berry Allen and Marsha Birdsong Rosann Bocciarelli and James Weinberg Howard Boughton Bill and Mary Ann Broach Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Brooks Les and Barbara Cabrinha Donnie and Gail Campbell Keith and Pam Carney Jim and Pattie Carson Mr. and Mrs. B. Thornton Clary James W. Clements, II Michael and Lynn Cline Dr. Susan Coffey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Coffman Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Condit Kathy and Jay Costello Nancy Cox Frank Creasy Judge and Mrs. James F. D’Alton Carol and Ben D’Arrigo Mr. and Mrs. Clifton A. Davenport, Jr. Brian and Megan Davis Richard D. Dewees
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SPONSORS ($100 - $249) (CONT’D)
FRIENDS ($99 OR LESS) (CONT’D)
Ms. Sandra Ellis Sandra Jones Ellis Bill and Terry Fields Ms. Sandra Fizer Richard A. Guilmart and Linda Sings Guilmart Michael and Patty Hanley Phil and Betty Hanley John and Jane Harmon J and Enid Henderson Joanne Hilker Gary and Carol Hotchkiss Dorothy Jaeckle Chris and Peachie Johnson Nancy and Bo Johnson Mr. Howard Kellman Judy and Bill Ketron Sarah and Justin Logue Barbara MacIntyre Ms. Patricia McLaughlin Bruce Miller and Terrie Powers Miller John Moon and Abigail Winship Dennis and Connie Myers Kraig and Kim Negaard Richard and Susan Nunnally Victor and Janet Owen Colette and Dominic Pagnotti Petersburg Garden Club Phyllis and Gene Poats Ms. Joann Redd, Suited for Success Steve and Kathy Robinson Brandermill Rotary Lou Ruoff Ray Schreiner Carl C. Schluter Joyce Simmons Dr. Jerome and Betty Skaggs James and Rebecca Slagle P. Michael Spraker Carolyn W. Spratley Dennis and Marcia Sugumele GFWC Swift Creek Woman’s Club Dr. and Mrs. Porcher L. Taylor James L. Thacker, Jr. Paulette and Mike Thomas John and Carolyn Thompson Robert and Drema Turner Kendra Warren Robert and Karen Wasilewski Sam and Anne West Russell E. Whitaker, Jr. Miriam Williams Windows ‘n’ Walls
Arlene R. Barkley David Barksdale George Barlow Amy Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Franklin W. Bell Susan Birdsong Kathleen Blankenship Ms. Patricia R. Blaszak William Bliss Daniel Boring Suzanne Bristow Connie Brockwell Eileen Brooks Leona Brooks Larry and Lois Buchanan Suzanne Burke Katherine Buttner Rian Campbell Patricia Cawthorne Lee Chase Alex Checkovich Anne Cizek Donna and Bobby Clarke Michelle Clark Summer Clovis Emily Cole-Jones and Robb Jones Bob and Vivian Consa Joan Custalow D.M. Davidson Vivian O. Davis Michael and Brenda Devine Ronald and Teresa Dombrowski Tom and Pat Doran Jim and Cecelia Dvorak J.A Eichler Otelia and John Ellis, Jr. Connie Fetty Donna Field Kathleen Fogerty James Frazier Chuck and Marsha Friedl Dianna Gabay-Selby Jeanett Lau Gattis Karen A. Gleason Barbara and William Goodwyn Mr. Claude Gulliford Paul and Judy Hamby Ralph and Jackquelyn Harman George Haskins Joanne and George Herceg Martha J. Horine Suzanne Horner Jackie Hotz Janice Hughes Mr. Edward O. Hutcherson Thomas and Patricia Inge Nyra Ingram Brenda Jenkins Robert Johnson Betty Jones Lois Kniss Jones Marion G. Jordan Lori Kaeberle Michelle Kapa
FRIENDS ($99 OR LESS) Anonymous (15) Patricia Adkins Nancy Alpine Ethel Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Andrews Mr. and Mrs. David Armistead J.B. and Melva Armstrong Helen Arnold Dottie Atkins-Neikirk Mr. and Mrs. Albert K. Atkinson
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Contributors, Continued FRIENDS ($99 OR LESS) (CONT’D)
FRIENDS ($99 OR LESS) (CONT’D)
Melanie Kohn Day Shawn and Tarnee Hudson Shirley Kirkendall Barbara H. Kump Juanita Lee Thomas Lester Kim Lundie Ron and Diana Lussier Deborah Madden Bill Madison Deborah and Thomas Mahone John and Elizabeth Matthews William O. McCleney Kathleen and Jerry McDaniel Howard Miller Charles Miller Mr. William L. Motley, Jr. John Murden Larry and Sharon Murphy Joan Nemetz Brian and Sue Nerrie Carroll and Becky Newcomb DeAnn and Bill Odell David and Evelyn Palumbo Ann F. Partin Drew Perkins Mr. Malcolm Phillips, Jr. Laura Pond Joyce Price Milton Pritchett Charles R. Pruett Ralph and Mary Puccinelli James Reid Jennifer Riegel Marianne Ritchie Lois Rowland Delsena Willis-Sammons Patsy Goad Saunders Jean Tyler Scalone Kathryn and Tommy Shaffer Daniel Sharp Susanne Shelton Doris M. Short Charles and Dare Shreve Robert and Linda Simcoe Marion and Ted Simpson Jeanne Smith Joyce L. Smith Rev. Decarlo Smith William G. Smith Rachel Snead Ms. Jayne Sneed Everett Spence Anne Spicer David and Susan Stanley Josephine Alexander-Starks Jody Smith Strickler Shirley Tanner Robert and Rusty Tatum Jay and Linda Taylor
Jeffrey Taylor Nancy Tingle Jim and Rita Turner Ms. Heather Viar Shawn Warmbrod Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Warren Pamela R. Washington Jean Webb Ronald and Ella Wells Carolyn and Woody Whitlock Charles and Robin Wintzer Paige Wood Barbara Wright Roy and Kathleen York Women’s Club of Chester MEMORIAL & HONOR In honor of Mr. Tom Width In honor of Betty Jo Rudy and Christina Gunn In honor of Charlotte Rhodes and LeAnn Binger In honor of Barbara Ozlin and Jim Davis In memory of Buddy Gordon In memory of Col. Matt Dillon, USA Ret. In memory of Buddy Callahan In memory of Dr. Harold E. Braxton In memory of Ales Rowe In memory of Bob McLeod and In Honor of Vicki McLeod and Richard Koch In memory of Bill Moore In memory of Col. Robert L. Suthard In memory of Kristie Beatman In memory of Harold and Lucille Billingsley In memory of Lois Grayboges In memory of T. L. Robertson In memory of Mary J. Schuller In memory of Kay Sears In memory of John Henry VanLandingham III In memory of Jean Pollard Kline MATCHING GIFTS Altria (Benevity) Cameron (4) Dominion ExxonMobil Pfizer GRANTS Bank of America Foundation Cameron Foundation Chesterfield County Ettrick Neighborhood and Business Association The National Endowment for the Arts The Petersburg Methodist Home for Girls Foundation The Virginia Commission for the Arts
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Admissions 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.
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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 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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Feedback Helps Make Your Theatre Experience Better! Please consider answering the following questions about your visit with us today and the kinds of audience members we serve. You will be helping enhance future programs. Place your feedback in the donation box or hand to one of our box office staff when you leave. To save paper, you can instead respond online at swiftcreekmill.com/feedback. We appreciate your time and thoughtfulness! Circle your responses or write in as needed. 1. Your gender: Female Male 2. Your age:
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3. Your household income:
$0-$24,999
$25,000-$49,999
$50,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$124,999 $125,000-$149,999 $150,000-$174,999 $175,000-$199,999 $200,000 and up 4. Your relationship status:
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Divorced
Single, but cohabiting
5. How convenient is our location for you? Extremely convenient Very convenient Moderately convenient Slightly convenient Not at all convenient 6. How likely is it that you would recommend Swift Creek Mill Theatre to a friend or colleague? (Circle number) Not at all likely Extremely likely 0
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7. Overall, how satisfied are you with the customer service you received? Extremely satisfied Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Extremely dissatisfied 8. Please help us understand why you selected the answer above:__________ ________________________________________________________ 9. Were you satisfied with the most recent show you attended? Extremely satisfied Moderately satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Slightly dissatisfied Extremely dissatisfied
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10. What show title or type of show would you like to attend at the Mill? ______ ________________________________________________________ 11. How would you rate the quality of our dining? Very high quality High quality Neither high nor low quality Low quality Very low quality 12. What changes would most improve our dining? ____________________ ________________________________________________________
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