WATCH Weekly Report 04-05-17

** WATCH Weekly Report 04-05-17** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

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NOTE:  Balloting for a show closes 30 days after the show closes.  If you owe us a ballot, please get it in as soon as possible.

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1.      DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.  It’s very long, and the reply will include the entire thing, clogging my inbox.  Please send a new email to adjudication@washingtontheater.org

2.      DO email me your reservation dates.  Really, I want to know!

3.      If you go see a show that you were not assigned to see, please let me know in case we need an alternate.  Try to keep the playbills for all shows you see at WATCH company theaters, at least until you see that it has closed with all ballots received.  Similarly, if you see a note that an alternate is needed and you are available to see that show, please let me know.

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by April 9)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) - A Connecticut Yankee in

King Arthur’s Court

March 24 – April 9

CRT Judge 3         Erin DeCaprio

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander

PCP Judge 1          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – res 4/7

PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – res 4/7

Performance Address: 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
Theater Website: www.acctonline.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Send an email to accttheater@gmail.com. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free Companion ticket available.
Curtain Times: Evenings @ 8 p.m., Matinees @ 2 p.m.
Seating Type: Reserved.
Ticket Prices: $15 (general), $12 (students and seniors); musicals are $18 and $15

Watch Rep Name: Jayn Rife
Watch Rep Phone: (703) 780-7770
Watch Rep E-Mail: acct @ washingtontheater.org  or  accttheater@gmail.com.

Directions To Performance Address: From inner or outer beltway take the exit for Route One South. Turn at first intersection onto Ft. Hunt Road (South). Proceed South through 6 traffic lights. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is on the southwest corner of Fort Hunt Road and Collingwood Road. Performances are in Wesley Hall.

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) - To Kill a Mockingbird

March 24 – April 8

BCT Judge 2         James McDaniel – res 4/2

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – res 4/7

DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – res 4/8

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall – res 4/8

FCT Judge 3          Sandy Steinmeyer – res 4/6

Performance Address: James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 
Theater Website: www.providenceplayers.org 
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets:  Email providenceplayerstickets@cox.net or call 703-425-6782 
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available 
Curtain Times: 7:30pm evenings, 2:00pm matinees 
Seating Type: Reserved seating 
Ticket Prices: $20 for adults; $17 for seniors and students 
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font 
Watch Rep Phone: 703-201-3459 
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf @ washingtontheater.org 
Directions To Performance Address: From the Capital Beltway, take Rt. 50/Arlington Blvd. east approximately 2 miles. Turn left at Annandale Rd. James Lee Community Center is about a quarter mile on your right. 

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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens April 7)

Silver Spring Stage – A Bright New Boise

April 7 – 30

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

ACCT Judge 2      TJ Downing

BCT Judge 3         Rose Talbot

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock

KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson

MCP Judge 2         Linda Stone

PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – res 4/8

SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem – res 4/21

Performance address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Company website: www.ssstage.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail request to contact@ssstage.org. The autoreply will tell you that someone will contact you but in reality that only happens if there's a problem with your reservation.

WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket is available.

Curtain times: 8:00pm; 2:00pm (Matinees)

Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved

Ticket Prices: $23 adults / $20 juniors & seniors

WATCH rep name: David Gorsline

WATCH rep phone:

WATCH rep email: sss @ washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Take Beltway exit 30A (Colesville Road north) and cross University Blvd. The Woodmore shopping center will be immediately on the right. The Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between the CVS and the bank. Additional parking is available in the back - pass the shopping center and turn right on Timberwood and right again into the parking lot.

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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Colonial Players of Annapolis – Nine

March 31 – April 30

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo – res 4/9

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife – res 4/15

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno

CRT Judge 4         Karla Carias

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Theater Website: thecolonialplayers.org

How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Please call the box office, 410-268-7373, or email boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org, and identify yourself as a WATCH judge.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free Companion ticket available.

Curtain Times: Thursday-Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm, with a Sunday evening at 7:30pm on the second weekend of performances.

Seating Type: Reserved seating.

Ticket Prices: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students/active military

Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey and Jamie Miller

Watch Rep Phone: 301-928-8666

Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa @ washingtontheater.org

Directions To Performance Address: Colonial Players is located on East St, one half block east of State Circle. Parking for the theater is easiest to find at the state garage on Calvert Street near St. John’s College, which is open from 6 in the evening weeknights and all weekends free of charge. Driving from Route 50 East – take Rowe Blvd. South Exit 24. Proceed approximately 1 mile.

If you wish to go directly to the state parking garage, stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge. Turn left at the next light onto Calvert Street. Go to the stop sign and turn left on to St. John's St. The garage entrance is on the left. The theater is about 6 blocks away. From the garage, walk up St. John’s Street and cross College Avenue. Proceed on North St. to State Circle. Turn left on State Circle and walk two blocks to East St. Turn left and the theater will be on your left a half block ahead. Additional parking garage locations, directions, and a map are available on our website.

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Arsenic and Old Lace

March 24 – April 15

(Matinees April 2 and 9)

ACCT Judge 2      TJ Downing

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn

FCT Judge 1          Bryan Marsh

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – alt Janice Dionne – res 4/9

SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem – res 4/7

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707

Theater Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: To reserve your seats, just call 301-617-9906, press 2, and leave a message including your name and phone number, the date you want to attend, and the number of seats you'd like to reserve. Reserved seats are held until 10 minutes before curtain.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket available.
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm Fridays/Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays
Seating Type: General admission (not reserved).
Ticket Prices: Play/Musical:  $20/$22 Adult, $15/$17 12 and under or 65 and over.
Watch Rep Name: Michael Hartsfield (Alt – Maureen Rogers)
Watch Rep Phone: Michael 301-219-6884/ Maureen 301-452- 2557
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: From South of Laurel Via I-95. Take I-95 north to the exit for Route 198. Head east toward Laurel. Turn Left onto 7th St. Go through one traffic light and one stop sign. At 2nd traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Via Route 1. Take Route 1 North to Laurel. Continue past Route 198. Turn left at next traffic light (after the Denny's Restaurant) onto Main Street. Via Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Take Route 295 north to Route 198. Head west to Laurel. Turn right onto Route 1 North. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Main St. PARKING: Free parking on Main Street. 

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open April 14)

McLean Community Players – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

April 14 – 30

Note: Performance is taking place at an alternate location (see address below) while the McLean Community Center is under renovation.  

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo – res 4/15

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

KAT Judge 4         Fred Zirm

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – res 4/23

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow – res 4/22

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – res 4/21

SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem – res 4/30

Performance Address: Vinson Hall Theatre, 1735 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA

Theater Website: www.mcleanplayers.org

How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: For Spring, Summer and Fall productions, please contact Patti Green Roth (pattigreenroth@msn.com) or Linda Stone (rock1619@cox.net).  Leave name, number of tickets, date of show, and name of your theatre company.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available.

Curtain Times: 8:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday / Sunday Matinees 2:00pm

Seating Type: Reserved seating. NOTE: Musical matinees ALWAYS sell out.

Ticket Prices: Musicals: $25 ($23 seniors/students); Plays $20 ($18 seniors/students)

Watch Rep Name: Patti Green Roth/Linda Stone

Watch Rep Phone: Patti: 703-241-2906/Linda: 571-451-3734

Watch Rep E-Mail: mcp @ washingtontheater.org

Directions To Performance Address: DIRECTIONS TO ALTERNATE PERFORMANCE SITE WILL BE ON THE MCP WEBSITE.

The Arlington Players – She Loves Me

April 14 – 30

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife

BCT Judge 2         James McDaniel

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

LTA Judge 3         Kira Hogan – res 4/15

PCP Judge 3          Bob Shea – res 4/21

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – alt Jerry Morse – res 4/28

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old

Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22206

Theater Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org

How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets/seats for selected performance

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: 8:00 p.m. / matinees 2:30 p.m.

Seating Type: Reserved seating

Ticket Prices: Musicals/Plays: $25 adults/$22 seniors and military/$15 child/student.  (fees: $2.00 per ticket which is already included in the prices listed.)

Watch Rep Name: Barbara Esquibel

Watch Rep Phone: 703.244-5795

Watch Rep E-Mail: tap @ washingtontheater.org

Directions To Performance Address: Visit website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open April 21 or 22)

Greenbelt Arts Center – Tribute

April 21 – May 13

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos

CPA Judge 3         Beth Terranova

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

KAT Judge 2         Zach Pajak

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen

LTA Judge 1         Patti Crowley

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

RLT Judge 2          MaryLouise Bishop

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne

Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Theater Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org

How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Send an email to boxgac@gmail.com Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available

Curtain Times: 8:00pm; 2:00pm (matinees)

Seating Type: General Admission (Not reserved)

Ticket Prices: $22 (adults), $20 (seniors/students/military), $12 (12 & under); musicals are $25, $22 and $14

Watch Rep Name: John Decker

Watch Rep Phone: 301-345-0465

Watch Rep E-Mail: gac @ washingtontheater.org

Directions To Performance Address:

From the Capital Beltway,

1. Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right.

2. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd.

3. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town.

4. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe. The address is 123 Centerway.

Little Theatre of Alexandria – The Fabulous Lipitones

April 22 – May 13

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

TAP Judge 2          Todd Paul

CPA Judge 2         Danny Brooks

KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson

MCP Judge 2         Linda Stone

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone

PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

Performance address: 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Company website: www.thelittletheatre.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Box Office Manager at tina@thelittletheatre.com or call the Business Office at 703-683-5778, ext. 1 (NOT the Box Office and NOT online!)

WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket available

Curtain times: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday / 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved seating

Ticket Prices: Plays: $19 (Wed, Thurs), $22 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Musicals: $25 (Wed, Thurs), $30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)

WATCH rep name: Kira Hogan

WATCH rep phone: 703-837-0836

WATCH rep email: lta @ washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From Points North - "How would you get to Reagan National Airport?" That's the first question to answer. Once you've gotten onto the GW Parkway and passed the airport on your left, continue heading south. The Parkway becomes Washington Street as you enter the city of Alexandria. Cross King Street and take the third left after King onto Wolfe Street. You will find LTA on the right hand side of the street, at the corner of Wolfe and St. Asaph streets.
From The Capital Beltway - take the exit for Route 1 North. As you exit on the ramp, you'll drive onto Route 1 and get in the right lane immediately. Take the first right, onto Franklin St. At the light, make a left onto Washington Street. Pass two lights and make a right onto Wolfe St. LTA is at the corner of Wolfe and St. Asaph streets.
Parking - Parking is on the street. Watch posted signs, as some have two hour parking limitations. The Capital One Bank on the corner of Wilkes and Washington streets lets our patrons park in their lot when the bank is closed. Please note The Capital One Bank has extended their hours to include evening and weekend hours. Please make sure not to use their parking lot when they are open.
There are several garages within walking distance - one is on Washington Street, near King, and there are several on Pitt, near King. Look for the "Public Parking" signs.
Handicapped parking is located on St. Asaph Street next to LTA's courtyard. Also note the handicapped entrance to the theatre is located through the LTA courtyard.

Port City Playhouse – Taking Sides

April 21 – May 6

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo

CRT Judge 1         David Williams

DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman

MP Judge 1           Jean and Andy Aviles

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter/Kathryn Powers

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance address: 3435 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church, VA

Company website: www.portcityplayhouse.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email to info@portcityplayhouse.org, identify yourself as a WATCH Judge, include your name, company, date desired,  number of tickets,  a phone number and an email address for us to contact you.

WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket is available

Curtain times: 8:00pm  (3:00pm Sunday)

Seating type (gen admit or reserved): General Admission

Ticket Prices: $20.00 (Adult), $18.00 (Seniors/Students)

WATCH rep name: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

WATCH rep phone: 703-975-3553

WATCH rep email: pcp @ washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From DC:   Take I-395 South into VA. Exit at Duke St/Little River Turnpike WEST. Follow to the 4th light after the ramp and turn RIGHT on Braddock Rd. Turn LEFT at the next light, Lincolnia Rd. Turn LEFT at the next light, Columbia Pike. At the SECOND light, turn RIGHT on Sleepy Hollow Rd. The church is on the  RIGHT at 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd.

From Southern MD:  Take the Beltway (I-95West/South) into VA and exit at I-395 North. Exit at Duke Street/Little River Turnpike and follow the directions above for DC.

From VA South of the Beltway:  Take I-95 North to I-395 North and exit at Duke St/Little River Turnpike.  Then follow directions above for DC.

From Montgomery County and northern MD: Take the Beltway, I-495, South across the American Legion/Purple Heart Bridge into VA. Exit at U.S. 50 East and follow to the 4th stoplight at Annandale Rd and turn RIGHT.  Turn LEFT at South St, the next light. IMMEDIATELY TURN RIGHT on Holmes Run Rd. Follow to the end and turn RIGHT on Sleepy Hollow Rd.  Go approximately 1 mile and the church is on your LEFT at 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd.

From Western Fairfax, Loudoun, and Fauquier Counties:  Take I-66 East to the Beltway,  I-495 South, to  U. S. 50 East. Follow directions above for northern MD.

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CLOSED – 109 shows, 29 closed, 20 with all ballots, 9 with outstanding ballots.

Colonial Players of Annapolis - The City of Conversation

Jan 13 – 28

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED

Prince George's Little Theater - The Tin Woman

Jan 13 – 28

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED

St. Mark's Players - Recent Tragic Events

Jan 13 – 28

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) - Loves and Hours

Jan 13 - Feb 5

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) - Anything Goes

Jan 14 - Feb 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Don’t Dress for Dinner

Jan 20 – Feb 5

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Jan 20 – Feb 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Silver Spring Stage - Silent Sky

Jan 13 - Feb 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Jan 27 – Feb 11

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Underpants

Jan 27 – Feb 12

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – A Visit from Scarface

Jan 20 - Feb 11

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Lion in Winter

Jan 27 – Feb 11

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Rockville Little Theater (RLT) – The Miracle Worker

February 2 - 12

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

McLean Community Players (MCP) – Company

February 3 – 19

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Damascus Theater Company (DTC) – I Love You Because

Feb 10-26

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

2^nd Star Productions (SSP) – Peter and the Starcatcher

Feb 10-25

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Kensington Arts Theater (KAT) – Two Rooms

February 17 – March 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Calendar Girls

Feb 17 – Mar 11

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Laughter on the 23^rd Floor

Feb 17 – Mar 12

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Key for Two

Feb 25 – Mar 18

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/10

RCP Judge 2         Carol Watson – res 3/5

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Anton in Show Business

Feb 24 – Mar 18

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Night Watch

March 10 – 26

GAC Judge 3        Betsy Marks Delaney

Dominion Stage (DS) – Evil Dead, the Musical

March 3 – 25

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

March 3 - 25

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

March 17 – 26

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/24

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Dogfight

March 10 – 26

BCT Judge 3         Rose Talbot – res 3/26

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – 12 Angry Men

March 17 – April 2

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/31

DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock – res 4/2

PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis

PPF Judge 2          Derek Bradley – alt Andra Whitt – res 4/1

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Company

March 10 – April 2

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis – res 3/31

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Rock of Ages

March 10 – April 1

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman – res 4/1

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone – res 4/1

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Okay, thanks!

Kira, still here