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Blithe Spirit
by Noel Coward
June 14 – July 21, 2012
Cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine is haunted by the ghost of his late first wife, Elvira, conjured up by the eccentric medium, Madame Arcati. When his current wife dies accidentally, she joins Elvira on “the other side” and they haunt Charles in perpetuity. Classic comedy at its classic best by a classic author! The Mill is haunted, you know – come let us prove it!
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Location:
Swift Creek Mill Theatre
17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
P.O. Box 41
Colonial Heights,VA 23834
Dates:
Opening: June 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
Critics Night: June 16, 2012
Closes: July 21, 2012
Prices:
Theatre Only: $35.00 (plus service charge)
Buffet & Theatre: $50.00 (plus service charge)
Senior, Military, Student & Group Rates available
Cast
Charles Condomine – Richard Koch
Ruth Condomine – Vicki McLeod
Madame Arcati – Amy Berlin
Dr. Bradman – John Maddox
Mrs. Bradman – Jacqueline Jones
Elvira – Rebecca Muhleman
Edith – Laurel Maughan
Creative Team
Director – Tom Width
Lighting Design – Joe Doran
Costume Design – Maura Lynch Cravey
Set and Special Effects Design – Tom Width
Reviews
“This is one of those plays that is best designed by a master magician, and make no mistake about it, Director Tom Width is one of the best.” – John Porter, WCVE Public Radio (Click Here to Go to Review.)
“Swift Creek can chalk up another success in its long track record of old-school theater delights.” – Rich Griset, Style Weekly (Click Here to Go to Review)
“If seeing a comedy is on your to-do list this summer , or even if it is not, go see Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s brilliant production of “Blithe Spirit.” This fast-moving comedy will lift your spirits and engage your mind.” – Una Harrison, Progress Index (Click Here to Go to Review)
“…The best show I have seen this season at Swift Creek.” – Jen Maciulewicz, GayRVA (Click Here to Go to Review)
“What better summer amusement could there be? Hail to thee, Blithe Spirit!” – Susan Haubenstock, Richmond Times Dispatch (Click Here to Go to Review)
“Blithe Spirit’s cast is small and delightful–each player brings a certain charm to each character….” – Hayley DeRoche, RVANews (Click Here to Go to Review)
