2017-2018
Mainstage
Season
September 16 - October 21, 2017 The power of storytelling is on full display in this theatrical spine-chiller about the woman in black who haunts the neighborhood where her child was killed. Anyone who sees her dies! This show has been running in London for 27 years, and only a select few American theatres have been granted license to produce it – including Swift Creek Mill Theatre! The British press said it right: “Don’t go unless you like being scared out of your wits!” “A truly nerve-shredding experience!” “The chills are irresistibly effective… a delicious spell of malevolence and menace.” “Guaranteed to chill the blood.” www.thewomaninblack.com
September
S M T W T 3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
October T 3 10 17 24 31
W 4 11 18 25
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
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November 11 - December 31, 2017 A USO performance in the south Pacific by the Andrews Sisters is in jeopardy of cancellation when they fail to appear shortly before curtain time. Luckily, three hapless stagehands are determined that the show must go on – and go on it does! This music-fest is filled to the brim with over 25 songs made famous by the Andrews Sisters, including the showstoppers “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Slow Boat to China,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.” Mistaken identities and madcap adventures abound in this holiday valentine to some of the backstage heroes of World War II.
November
S M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
T 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24
S 4 11 18 25
December
S M T W T 3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
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January 20 – February 24, 2018 Arthur Miller ’s classic drama is as relevant today as it was when it was written in 1947. Based on the true story of an Ohio aeronautical corporation accused of conspiring with army inspection officers to approve defective aircraft engines destined for military use, the play won Tony awards for both its author and its director (Elia Kazan). Idealism battles with reality, and suspicions battle with truth as Miller unwinds this heart-wrenching story of a family torn apart by greed and guilt. Not to be missed!
S M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
Januar y
T 2 9 16 23 30
W 3 10 17 24 31
T 4 11 18 25
F 5 12 19 26
S 6 13 20 27
Februar y
S M T W T 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28
F 2 9 16 23
S 3 10 17 24
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March 10 – May 5, 2018 A tap-happy gem of a show that celebrates the golden era of movie musicals, this is the show that brought stardom to a 20-year-old Bernadette Peters, and continues to delight audiences today! It’s a tongue-in-cheek version of those large, flashy 1930’s Busby Berkeley-style musicals in which the naïve chorus girl arrives in New York on the bus, steps into a role on Broadway and becomes a star. Lots of corny fun, lots of great singing and dancing, and, of course, a very happy ending!
March
S M T W T 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 Evening dates
F 2 9 16 23 30
S 3 10 17 24 31
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
April
T 3 10 17 24
Matinée dates
W 4 11 18 25
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
May
S M T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
Preview dates
W 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24 31
F 4 11 18 25
S 5 12 19 26
May 19 – June 30, 2018 From the authors of The Dixie Swim Club and The Hallelujah Girls comes another comic romp featuring the foibles of nuptial bliss! Four Southern friends-for-life made a pact at their senior prom to be in each other ’s weddings…. no matter what! Thirty years later, they are still honoring that vow. Hop on the marriage-go-round for a laughout-loud journey with these beleaguered bridesmaids as they navigate the choppy waters of love and matrimony. The Jones/Hope/Wooten team always comes through, and this “dearly beloved” comedy is no exception!
May
S M T 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
W 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24 31
F 4 11 18 25
S 5 12 19 26
June
S M T W T 3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29
S 2 9 16 23 30
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July 14 – August 18, 2018 A revue of the witty, wicked and thoroughly twisted world of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer. Before there was Laugh-In or Saturday Night Live, and before the term “political incorrectness” had ever been heard, Tom Lehrer was featured on That Was The Week That Was, plying his sharp-edged craft. No one is spared from his delightfully cynical skewer as he takes aim at the A-bomb, racism, pollution, pornography, the military, the boy scouts, and the Catholic church, just for starters! This one’s not for the youngsters – let’s say somewhere between “PG-16” and “R.” www.tomlehrer.org
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24 31
July W 4 11 18 25
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
August
S M T W 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
T 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24 31
S 4 11 18 25
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Individual Ticket Prices and Information I n di vi du al T i c k et P r i c es :
Theatre Only: $38.00* Buffet & Theatre: $55.00** Senior, Military, Student Discount: 10% RUSH Tickets: $20 tickets at the door, any performance with available seats
Sho wti m es :
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Matinées on Select Dates at 2:30 pm Doors Open for Dining 2 Hours Prior to Curtain. (Reservations are Recommended) Previews: Thursday evening and Friday evening prior to Opening Night (First Saturday of each production)
*Plus service charge **Plus service charge, meal tax, gratuity and beverages (This is a change. Contact us for details.)
Programs at Swift Creek Mill Mainstage Theatre
The Mainstage Season is the mainstay of theatre arts at the Mill. Each production is the culmination of local talent, great titles and hard work produced right here at your theatre. It’s a celebration of culture that’s customtailored to you, our Mill Family! swiftcreekmill.com/mainstage-theatre
Youth Theatre
The next generation is our legacy. That’s why we believe that kids deserve an arts education that helps them learn about life in a whole new way. We offer field trip performances that strengthen what kids learn in school and immersive summer camps that teach stagecraft in a safe, inclusive environment. swiftcreekmill.com/youth-theatre
Private Events
Why travel to a cold and impersonal rental space for your meeting or special event when you can enjoy the historic ambiance of the Mill? You will be surprised how affordable our venue can be. Also, delicious onsite catering is available. If your gathering is important, host it at the Mill! swiftcreekmill.com/private-events-and-rental
Featured Artists Exhibitions
The Commonwealth has a wealth of artistry, and we embrace the beauty and creativity of visual art through our Featured Artists Program. Exhibitions are held in the historic Mill Room. We love to meet new professional Virginia artists and see their work! swiftcreekmill.com/featured-artists FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SWIFT CREEK MILL’S PROGRAMS, VISIT SWIFTCREEKMILL.COM OR EMAIL INFO@SWIFTCREEKMILL.COM
Youth Theatre 2017-2018 swiftcreekmill.com/youth-programs
The Woman in Black Sep. 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 2017, 10:15 a.m. suggested audience: middle school & up = $14.50
All My Sons Jan. 24 - Feb. 23, 2018, Select Days 10:15 a.m. suggested audience: middle school & up = $14.50
El DĂa de los Muertos by The Latin Ballet of Virginia Oct. 24-27, 2017, 10:15 a.m. suggested audience: middle school & up = $14.50
Dames at Sea Mar. 16, 23 & 30, 2018 10:15 a.m. suggested audience: middle school & up = $14.50
Drifty’s Holiday Follies Weekdays Nov. 27 - Dec. 19, 2017, 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.; suggested audience: pre-k - 5th grade = $9.75; Saturdays Dec. 2, 9 & 16, 2017, 10:15 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.; suggested audience: all ages = $10.75
The Adventures of Pinocchio Mar. 26 - May 4, 2018, 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. suggested audience: pre-k - 5th grade = $9.75 Add pizza lunch to your ticket for only $2.50!
We have great summer camps! Visit swif tcreekmill.com/camp
Swift Creek Mill Warmly Thanks Our Mainstage Season Sponsors
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BONUS SHOW - Tomfoolery: The Music and Lyrics of Tom Lehrer Subscriber pricing only $25.00! IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SUBSCRIPTIONS: Due to the nature of theatrical bookings, all shows and dates are subject to change. Buffet Dining is $17.00 each + tax and may be added after subscription purchase, subject to availability. Buffet and Theatre prices do not include beverages or gratuity. Subscription tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable to other seasons or shows not within the purchased season, and cannot be traded for gift certificates. All attendees are subject to the Attendance Policies of Swift Creek Mill Theatre. *Most Traditional Subscription seats can be applied to the next season’s Traditional Subscription if renewal occurs within the renewal period.
2017-2018 Season Tickets Fî‹®rm
option 1 - traditional (5 shows/opt. bonus)
Dates and seats are reserved up front; includes one ticket for each of 5 shows in the Mainstage Season, and optional bonus may be added. PLEASE CIRCLE ONE: Thurs Eve
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UNTIL JULY 31, $125 X QTY ______= AFTER JULY 31, $150 X QTY ______=
+ $10.00
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION
Includes 6 tickets to use for any performance(s) within the purchased season in any combination; reserve at your convenience. UNTIL JULY 31, $150 X QTY ______= ADD BUFFET, $107.40 X QTY______=
+ $10.00
TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION
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Sat Eve
EXCHANGE FEE OF $5.00 PER TICKET APPLIES FOR DATE CHANGES. A very limited quantity of these packages is available.
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A N ote Fr om O ur A r t ist ic D irec tor Tom Wi d t h “Something for everyone” is always my mantra when choosing the shows for a new Mill season, and this 2017-2018 season is no exception! Whether you prefer a light-hearted escape from everyday cares with The Andrews Brothers, Dames At Sea, or Always A Bridesmaid; a thought-provoking dramatic classic with Arthur Miller’s All My Sons; a haunting ghost story with The Woman In Black; or the celebration of a musical icon with Tomfoolery, I have you covered. I am very proud of the Mill’s place in the artistic, cultural and educational landscape of central and Southside Virginia, which, in addition to our Mainstage Season, includes a full roster of Youth Theatre productions serving more than 15,000 students and families each year – a field trip to the Mill being an essential part of many schools’ curriculums each year! I hope you will come to see all of our offerings with a traditional subscription, but if you’d rather pick and choose what you want to see, you can buy a FlexPass and still get the same great discount. Above all, you can be sure that we’ll always be happy to see you when you visit us here in our historic home – The People’s Playhouse: Swift Creek Mill Theatre. Front cover: production photo from Almost Maine, 2016, copyright Robyn O’Neill Photography; Above: Artistic Director Tom Width
Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy South Chesterfield, VA 23834 WWW.SWIFTCREEKMILL.COM 804-748-5203