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Records indicate that Swift Creek Mill was in existence as early as 1663. It is believed to be the oldest grist mill in this country. Henry Randolph I, born in Little Houghton, Northhamptonshire, 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.

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Drifty's Polar Parade by Paul Deiss. Monday November 26 - Saturday, December 22, 2012. Grades Pre-K - 2. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 noon (12:30 Sat.). $9.75 individual, $8.75 group rate - includes lunch. Doors Open 30 minutes prior to showtime. The Mill’s grand tradition continues with an all-new show in our Drifty the Snowman series. Christmas is coming, and Drifty is pulling out all the stops for the yuletide season. He’s planning a parade from the North Pole to the South Pole, and all of his friends will be marching along. Join Cowboy Jim, Pepita the Elf, Mrs. Claus, and Santa himself for another very special holiday adventure. English – K1, K.2, K8, 1.1, 1.9, 2.1.

The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show: Devotion to the Notion of Motion by Tom Width and Paul DeissMonday, February 4 – Friday, March 1, 2013. Grades 4-6. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 noon. $9.75 individual, $8.75 group rate - includes lunch. Doors Open 30 minutes prior to showtime. It’s a circus of fun as three of history’s greatest minds meet each other and compare notes. Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Leonardo daVinci will demonstrate the fundamental principles of their notable achievements as they perform The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show. Come and see just how amazing these men really were! Entertaining and educational, too!Science – 1.2, 1.6, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.2, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7, 6.2, 6.3, 6.8. English – 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6, 4.4, 5.1, 5.3, 6.4

Jack and the Beanstalk by Tom Width and Paul Deiss Monday, April 8 – Friday, May 3, 2013. Grades Pre-K – 3. 10:15 a.m. & 12:00 noon. $9.75 individual, $8.75 group rate - includes lunch. Doors Open 30 minutes prior to showtime.Our version of the classic fairy tale is full of fee-fie-foe-FUN!! Jack trades the family cow for some magic beans, and when those beans grow into a skyscraper-sized beanstalk, he climbs it to find that his giant hosts aren’t so scary after all. He learns some great lessons about family and friends along the way, too. Don’t miss Jack’s exciting escapades!English – K.1, K.2, K.8, 1.1, 1.9, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5, 3.6. Science – K.6, K.7, K.8, K.9, K.10, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8, 2.4, 2.7, 2.8, 3.4, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11. History – K.6, K.7, 1.7, 1.8, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9.

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tHeatre SpOtLigHtA Swift Creek Mill Special Feature

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The Marvelous Wonderettes is set in 1958 and 1968. Here are a few things that happened in September of those years.

5th - Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak published in US

5th - 1st color video recording on magnetic tape presented, Charlotte NC

6th - Mary Ann Mobley (Miss), 21, crowned 31st Miss America 1959

6th - Jeff Foxworthy, comedian, was born8th - Paul Anka opens Asian tour in Tokyo9th - Pirate Roberto Clemente ties record of

3 triples in a game10th - Chris Columbus, film writer/

director, was born 12th - US Supreme Court orders Little

Rock Ark high school to integrate12th - US performs nuclear test at Nevada

Test Site14th - Yankees win 24th pennant, & 9th

under Casey Stengel16th - Orel Hershiser, baseball pitcher, was

born22nd - Andrea Bocelli, Pisa, Italian tenor,

was born 24th - 1st welded aluminum girder

highway bridge completed, Urbandale, Ia

24th - Kevin Sorbo, actor, was born28th - France adopts constitution28th - USAF selects Thor over Jupiter

rocket for mass production as Intercontinental ballistic missiles

29th - Studio One, TV Anthology Drama last airs on CBS-TV

29th - "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran peaks at #8

29th - Texan debuts on CBS-TVOngoing - US, Great Britain, and USSR

separately conduct nuclear tests at numerous sites

2nd - Jerry Lewis' 3rd Muscular Dystrophy telethon

5th - 88th US Mens Tennis: Arthur Ashe beats Tom Okker

8th - "Funny Girl" with Barbra Striesand premieres

8th - Saundra Williams wins 1st Miss Black America pageant

9th - Arthur Ashe defeats Tom Okker to win US Tennis Open

10th - Guy Ritchie, British film director, was born

15th - USSR's Launch of Zond 5, 1st lunar fly-around with Earth reentry

15th - "Barbra Streisand: A Happening in Central Park" Show on CBS TV

16th - Richard Nixon appears on "Laugh-in"

16th - Marc Anthony, American singer, was born

20th - Mickey Mantle hits final career homer # 536

21st - Ricki Lake, NYC, actress (Hairspray) was born

22nd - Iraq adopts constitution24th - 60 Minutes premieres on CBS-TV24th - "That's Life" premieres-A Broadway

musical type TV show26th - Theatre censorship ends in Britain27th - Hair opens in London28th - Beatles' "Hey Jude," single goes #1

and stays #1 for 9 weeks28th - Noel Coward's Sweet Potato opens at

Barrymore NYC for 17 perfs30th - 1st Boeing 747 rolls out30th - Supremes release "Love Child"

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It’s such a pleasure to have these marvelous Wonderettes back on the Mill stage, doing the show that started it all

(they have now become a three-show franchise!). In the Spring of 1958, when this show begins, I was eleven years old; and in the Spring of 1968, when Act II takes place, I was a twenty-one year old Army recruit – so this show is the music of my youth. ...and I have loved re-living it with these oh-so-talented ladies, none of whom were born when my generation was enjoying these songs. I hope you will recognize many old favorites, and find a few new gems tonight as you enjoy The Marvelous Wonderettes!

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The musical takes place in the gymnasium of Springfield High School, Springfield, USA.

Act I – 1958. The Prom.Act II – 1968. Tenth Reunion.

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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Missy Katrinah Carol LewisBetty Jean Georgia Rogers FarmerSuzy Aly WepploCindy Lou Anna Starnes

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Directed by Tom WidthMusical Direction by Paul Deiss

Lighting by Joe DoranCostumes by Maura Lynch Cravey

Scenic Design by Tom Width

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Piano Paul DeissKeyboard Beth AlmoreGuitar Robert Kindle or Sam KindleDrums Nick Oyler

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Stage Manager Jesse MattesAssistant Stage Manager Tom WidthProperties Jesse MattesTechnical Director Tom WidthLight Board Op Randy RoseSound Board Op Stephen WestWigs Alia RadabaughStitchers Frances Ritter Alia RadabaughSet Crew Austin Cappiello Bob Foley Jesse Mattes Noah DownsLighting Crew Randy Rose Jesse Mattes Kelsey Cappiello Becky Lussier Zach Townsend

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Act IMister SandmanLollipopSugartimeAllegheny MoonAll I Have To Do Is DreamDream LoverStupid CupidLipstick On Your CollarLucky LipsSecret LoveMister LeeBorn Too LateTeacher’s PetSincerelyGoodnight Sweetheart, GoodnightHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

Act IIHeatwaveMister Sandman (reprise)It’s In His KissWedding Bell BluesYou Don’t Own MeWith This RingI Only Want To Be With YouThat’s When The Tears StartIt’s My PartySon Of A Preacher ManLeader Of The PackMaybeMaybe I KnowNeedle In A HaystackRescue MeRespectThank You And GoodnightSincerely (reprise)

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Aly Wepplo returns to Swift Creek Mill after appearing in Wait Until Dark, The Winter Wonderettes and Drifty's Christmas Countdown. Her other credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Is He Dead?, Lend Me a Tenor, and Seussical at VA Rep, A Thousand Clowns and Smoke on the Mountain at Hanover Tavern, Godspell and The Fantasticks at Cadence Theatre Company, and The Rocky Horror Show at Firehouse. Aly is an Associate Company Artist with Company of Fools in Idaho, where she appeared in The Glass Menagerie, Steel Magnolias, The Spitfire Grill, 110 in the Shade, and Doubt.

Anna Starnes most recently played Rosemary in the JFT’s production of How To Succeed in Business, and two years ago she played Cindy Lou in The Mill’s production of The Winter Wonderettes. Anna would like to thank the ghosts of The Mill for bringing Cindy Lou back from the dead. She would like to thank Coy, The Mill cat, for teaching her the art of lounging, chasing snakes, eating cardboard, and being one’s self. She would also like to thank Tom, Paul, and the other Wonderettes for reminding her of faith, absurdity, dedication, her vocal part… and magic. To mom, you are the greatest.

Georgia Rogers Farmer is very happy to be reunited with these fun and lovely ladies! She was honored to be the special guest star last Christmas here at The Mill as Darla Bean in Drifty’s Snowball Soup. That’s Darla Bean, star of Cooking with Darla, starring Darla Bean. Georgia has also been featured in productions with Richmond Triangle Players, The North Carolina Theatre, Triad Stage and many more. Some of her favorite roles include Heidi in [title of show] Holly in Next Fall, Catherine in The Last Five Years, Brooke Ashton in Noises Off, Betty Blake in Will Rogers Follies, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Marilyn Monroe/Dolly Parton in Musical Legends. Georgia also writes and stars in her own one-woman cabarets including the most recent sell-out smash hit The Real Housewife of Chesterfield County. She also debuted her cabaret, Ring My Southern Belle in New York City last year. This show is dedicated to Judy. Aw, Cheez Whiz. www.georgiarogersfarmer.com.

Katrinah Carol Lewis is blissfully fulfilling her dream of singing and acting her life away and is having a blast being back at The Mill with Tom, Paul and the Wonderettes!!! BFA -Theatre VCU, Voice - Levine School of Music, Washington DC. Past Swift Creek Mill credits include: Missy in The Winter Wonderettes, Erzulie in Once on This Island, A Grand Night for Singing, Lady Larken in Once Upon A Mattress, A Dash of Rosemary, and Sideshow. Other favorites: Dorcas, Janet and Gemina in Dessa Rose and Suzanne in Ohio State Murders [Firehouse Theatre Project]; Mayme in Intimate Apparel, Well, Yolanda in Crowns, Into The Woods, The Full Monty [Barksdale]; Olivia in Twelfth Night, Emilia in Othello [Richmond Shakespeare]; Mary in Black Nativity [AART]; Pamina in The Magic Flute, Beauty and the Beast, Seussical!, Harriet Tubman [Theatre IV]; and Mama in The Bluest Eye [Barksdale/Theatre VCU]. Thanks to family and friends for love, support and laughter, and to Iman for everything. Namaste.

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Don't forget about Drifty The Snowman this holiday season! Come see Drifty

and the whole gang in Drifty's Polar Parade beginning November 28!

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Producers ($10,000 and Up)Mitchell Wiggins & Company

Southside Regional Medical CenterThe Cameron Foundation

The Wells Fargo FoundationMarilyn and Robert Walker

Directors ($5,000 - $9,999)E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

Bruce and Connie Thornton

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

The John H. Clements CompanyRoslyn Farm Corporation

Performers ($1,000 - $2,499)AnonymousBandy Works

Pam and John ComstockTom and Cathy Crew

Michael S. Doran, CPA P.C.Brenda Elliott

Mr. Handyman of ChesterfieldNew York Life

Sarah's Cross StitchSherwood Title CompanyBob and Jean Weatherford

LTC (Ret) and Mrs. John G. WoyanskyBill, Cindy, Laura & Carrie Young

Technicians ($500 - $999)Andrews, Barwick & Lee, CPA's

Roy E. Burgess, IIRegena Carreras

Cindy's Salon and SpaJosee G. Covington

Dance XplosionDavid Dye, CPA

Edward JonesErie Insurance

Robert and Louise FothergillThe Goddard School

Joan and Robert GoebelHale's Heating & Air

Gerald and Pat HarveyLu and Ed Henderson

Janice LogueTim and Kathy Merry

Ilse Niedermayer In Memory of LTC Walter T. Niedermayer

Quilting AdventuresMr. and Mrs. Larry C. Tucker

Patrons ($250 - $499)Anonymous (3)

Gwen Beall

Mr. and Mrs. H. Lee DixonLTC (Ret.) and Mrs. Edward J. FoleyDr. and Mrs. Richard A. Grenoble

Chris and Kathryn GriffinBetty Ann Grove

Sterling L. HawkinsJohn Moon

Vera W. MooreSara Belle and Neil November

Rosa Davis OverbyEarl T. Robb In Memory of Anne Jenkins Robb

Mary Stewart and Ted RuhnkeShanel Properties

Roger and Ruth Ann ShaulisBrent and Laura Slaughter

The Stallings FamilyDennis and Marcia SugumeleMr. and Mrs. Richard B. Taylor

George Tillman and Lloyd BryantMr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Williams

Sponsors ($100 - $249)Advantage Advisors & Associates

Robert AlbertiaAnonymous

Mr. and Mrs. William B. ArmstrongRose Mary Aufill Given in Memory of Col.

John S. AufillMartha and “Buck” Buchanan

William L. CanadaJim and Pattie Carson

Bob and Dreama CharlesThornton and Mary Clary

Mary Ellen ComstockKen and Nancy Cox

Frank CreasyCliff and Hazel Davenport

Bob and Michelle DiehlWayne and Kathy Funk

Jerry and Glenna GuarinoRichard and Linda Guilmart

Una and David HarrisonMarshall and Susan Henry

Ronald and Dorothy JaeckleChris and Peachie Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Parker JohnsonMarion G. Jordan

Dr. and Mrs. Hans JosephsenRobert and Kelly Kindle

Mark and Francine LandaMrs. Lewis R. Langhorne

Friends of Jean Linden, In Memory of Jean C. Linden

Betty LovingScott Melton

David and Rebecca Miller

Patrons included in this list generously gave during the Donation Year October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2011. 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. The 2011-2012 list will be available later in October on swiftcreekmill.com and in subsequent show programs. Thank you!

If we have made an error in the listing of names, we deeply apologize; please contact us.

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Sponsors ($100 - $249) (cont'd) Amy Perdue

Dr. and Mrs. A. Wright PondDr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Roebuck

Ales RoweJames and Rebecca Slagle

Carl C. SchluterP. Michael Spraker

Nikki and Kenny SteingoldMr. and Mrs. R. E. StraussP. K. and Shirley C. Walker

Kendra S. WarrenPaul G. WilliamsonKathleen J. WiltsieDonna L. Wright

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Young

Friends ($99 or less)Anonymous

Doreen BishopJennie Lou Brown

Lois and Larry BuchananBen and Peggy Chappell

Bonnie Coghill and Jimmie LucasBob and Vivian Consa

Shirley DanielLore DeAstra

Richard DeTrevillePaul DeissJean Dunn

Friends ($99 or less) (cont'd)Christine EachoAlden EldredgeJeanette Fralin

Kevin and Patricia GroganDan and Lori HammondRalph and Jackie Harman

Kathryn HorneKaren C. Howard

Georgene KennedyRobert McClellandNancy McMahon

Charles MillerLiz Nance

Major (Ret. Army) and Mrs. George ReynoldsJayne and Dot Sneed

Howard and Evelyn TwilleyNick Walker

Kendra S. Warren

Gifts In KindP.A. Gormus, Jr.Michael Latham

Jerry and Cindy Pittard

Matching Gift CompaniesAmica Insurance FoundationThe Cameron Foundation (2)The Dominion Foundation (3)

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

Operations and Programming – Jennifer Procise, Director of Development and Marketing

(Interim Managing Director)Robert Albertia, Group Sales ManagerDarlene Arrington, Food Service and Office ManagerMegan Davis, Director of SalesPat Foley, Director of Children’s Theatre ProgrammingGenevieve Mellott, Development and Marketing Coordinator

Robin ArthurGwen Beall, Special Events Committee ChairLinda CampbellAlden J. EldredgeJoan GoebelDoris HancockJimmy Hartson, TreasurerPatricia A. Harvey, Past PresidentSterling HawkinsLu H. Henderson, Vice PresidentJulian Porter, PresidentVickie QuickRichard TaylorBob WalkerRonald White

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Mainstage productions are reserved seating. Advance reservations are recommended. Phone reservations must be secured with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Tickets are “will call” only; they are available at the box office just prior to the performance. Tickets may be purchased at the door if available. For show dates and times, please contact our Theatre Office or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com.

Cancellation Policy:Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the performance. Rain checks are offered up to 24 hours prior and are redeemable for 2 years.

Discounts:• Senior, Military & Student discounts - 10% off the normal ticket price for any

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Dining:Swift Creek Mill features dining in a refined, historic atmosphere. Buffet dining is offered prior to performances. Meal price includes coffee, tea or water; appetizer; main course and dessert. Sodas, bar drinks and gratuity are not included. Dining may be purchased separately or with a performance.

Restrictions:The operation of cameras, video recorders and other recording devices is strictly prohibited during all performances at Swift Creek Mill Theatre.

Smoking Policy:Swift Creek Mill Theatre maintains smoke-free buildings. 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.

Special Needs:Our theatre is located on the second floor of an historic building. Please let our staff know your needs in advance, as assistance is often available.

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