| The final work of the late, great Harry Chapin moves the gospel stories of Matthew and John to rural Georgia, and tells them with a classic American-roots score. The actors play the bluegrass instruments and sing Chapin’s story-telling songs…and gospel truths prevail. |
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Run Information:
- Pay-What-You-Can: March 13
- Preview: March 14
- Opening Night: March 15
- Closing Night: April 12
- Performances: Select Fridays, Saturdays, and Thursdays at 8:00 pm; Select Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM
Production Information:
Cotton Patch Gospel
Book by Tom Key and Russell Treyz. Music and lyrics by Harry Chapin.
Runtime: 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission
Summary: The final work of the late, great Harry Chapin moves the gospel stories of Matthew and John to rural Georgia, and tells them with a classic American-roots score. The actors play the bluegrass instruments and sing Chapin’s story-telling songs…and gospel truths prevail.
Directors/Designers:
- Directed by Tom Width
- Musical Direction by Travis West
- Scenic Design by Tom Width
- Costume Design by Maura Lynch Cravey
- Lighting Design by Joe Doran
- Technical Direction by James Nicholas
Cast:
- Jonmichael Tarleton – Matthew/Joe/Caiphus/Angel/Satan III/Timmy/Gossip/et al.
- Dew Redling – Mother/Jesus/et al. –
- Travis West – Cattle Farmer/John/Andy/Rev. Bissel/Tanya/Jud/Gossip/et al.
- Bryan Harris – Herod/Dr. Troy/TV Preacher/Mary/Gossip/et al.
- Eric Williams – Messenger/Mabry/Satan II/Senator/Pilate/Gossip/et al.
- Greg DeBruyn – Satan I/Mr. Tedum/Tourist/Businessman/Gossip/et al.
| Ticket Information: |
| Reserved tickets: $49 One Hour Rush Tickets: $25 Special discounts: Seniors, Military, First Responders, Students |
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| Dining Information: |
| Dining begins two hours before the start of the show. Matinee dining: 12:30 PM Evening dining: 6:00 PM Dining Tickets: $30 (including gratuity and tax) Appetizer: yeast rolls with either a house salad with house-made dressings or Tomato Soup Main course: Fried Catfish, Baked Pork chop with Apple-onion chutney, Red Beans and Rice, Corn Pudding, Braised Collard Greens. Dessert: Cherry Pie Bread pudding OR Cookies and Cream Icebox Cake |
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| About Swift Creek Mill Theatre: |
| Historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization offering mainstage and youth productions, educational programs, dining, cabarets, wine dinners, and event and catering services. Housed in a former grist mill, the theatre is listed as one of the oldest landmarks in the nation (circa 1663).Season tickets and FlexPasses are available. For tickets and more information about the Mill’s 2024-25 season of shows, cabarets, and wine dinners, visit www.swiftcreekmill.com, Email info@swiftcreekmill.com, or call 804-748-5203 Tues. – Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. |