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Swift Creek Mill Theatre to Stage TWAIN'S TALES, 2/9-3/5

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present TWAIN'S TALES, adapted by David Taylor London and running February 9 - March 5, 2015 at 10:15AM. Recommended for grades 3 - 6.

Five stories by the master American storyteller! It's the late 1800's, some local characters have gathered on the front porch of the General Store to see who can tell the tallest tale. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", "Science vs. Luck", and three other tales are told in "story theater" style. Great fun for a wide range of students! English - 3.1, 3.5, 3.11, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 5.1, 5.5, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 (approx. 65 mins.)

Tickets: $8.75 (Add $2.00 for lunch). Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. For each 20 tickets purchased, receive one free ticket lunch - includes one slice of pizza, two sides and a drink. Additional pizza may be pre-ordered. Call 804-784-5203 for reservations, or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com for online ticketing. Swift Creek Mill Theatre is located at 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. P.O. Box 41, Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

Illustrations by Amanda Chronister.

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