WATCH Weekly Report 08-23-17

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-23-17 ** 

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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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CLOSING THIS WEEK (1 show closes by August 26)

Prince George's Little Theatre (PGLT) – The Nerd

August 11 – 26

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn – res 8/20

CRT Judge 3         Erin DeCaprio

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin – res 8/19

LTA Judge 2         Margaret Evans-Joyce – res 8/20

Performance address: Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD 20715.

Company website: www.pglt.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations Required, please call early as we often sell out - Call (301) 937-PGLT (7458). You can request your ticket and one companion ticket. On your message identify yourself as a WATCH judge (company and Judge #). Leave your name (spell please), your callback phone number and if you request to reserve any additional tickets.  You will only be called back if there is a problem with your reservation.  ***Judges are encouraged to check PGLT website to confirm performance dates/times.***

WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket is available

Curtain times: 8:00pm, except Sundays at 2:00pm; closing performance for each production is a Saturday Matinee at 2 pm.

Seating type (gen admit or reserved): General Admission (Not reserved)

Ticket Prices: $22 Adult; $17 Senior & Under 18

WATCH rep name: Roy Peterson

WATCH rep phone: 202-215-6878 - cell answered 24/7

WATCH rep email: pglt@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway - proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area and Left on route 3 South, or alternatively pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light with Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open August 25)

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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open September 1)

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open September 8 or 9)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Shiloh Rules

September 8 – October 1

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson

MCP Judge 3         Carol Strachan – alt Laura Peterson

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

PPF Judge 4          Andra Whitt

RCP Judge 3         Cheryl Kenny

RLT Judge 2          MaryLouise Bishop

RMT Judge 2         Eric Scerbo

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.

Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Bambi: A Life in the Woods

September 8 – 17

Please note curtain times below as they differ somewhat from the regular HBP schedule

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos

TAP Judge 2          Todd Paul

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson

RMT Judge 2         Eric Scerbo

Performance address: Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater in the Woods (Alice Ferguson Foundation). Nearest street address is 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek, MD 20607

Please proceed down the path to the concessions/bathroom area to get tickets and programs.

Company website: www.hbplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send email to hbplayersboxoffice@gmail.com. Indicate your name, the show, date, and number of tickets required. You should receive a confirmation email within 24-48 hours.

WATCH companion comp policy: Free Companion ticket available.

Curtain times: Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00pm

Seating type (gen admit or reserved): General admission

Ticket Prices: $10 for adult, $8 for students, seniors, and Alice Ferguson Foundation Members

WATCH rep name: Brooke L. Howells

WATCH rep phone:  240-299-5204 (available by call or text)

WATCH rep email: hbp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): To Hard Bargain Amphitheater: From 495 beltway, take the Indian Head Highway (Route 210) exit South towards India Head, follow 210 for approximately 10 miles, then right on Livingston Road, quick right on Biddle Road, Left on Bryan Point Road, 2.1 miles to Hard Bargain Farm. BEWARE - there are several Livingston Road's off of Rt. 210. Landmarks include B&J Carryout and Accokeek Gas on your right and a shopping center with an Exxon, Burger King and Weis on your left.
If you have a GPS the nearest street address, 2001 Bryan Point Road; Accokeek, MD 20607, should bring you to the entrance of the theater.
The performance space it outdoors. If you need to check on performance status during inclement weather periods, call Brooke Howells at 240-299-5204.

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – An Inspector Calls

September 8 – October 1

CPA Judge 4         Terry Averill

DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

LTA Judge 1         Patti Crowley

MCP Judge 4         Laura Peterson

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone

PCP Judge 3          Bob Shea

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

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. 

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Driving Miss Daisy

September 9 – 30

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

GAC Judge 3        Betsy Marks Delaney

KAT Judge 2         Zach Pajak

MP Judge 1           Jean and Andy Aviles

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers

PPF Judge 4          Andra Whitt

RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary/Dave Gross

RMT Judge 3         Denise Gilmore

Performance address: 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Company website: www.thelittletheatre.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Box Office Manager, Crissy Wilke, at crissy@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.

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CLOSED – 109 shows, 65 closed, 58 with all ballots, 7 with outstanding ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  54 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Arsenic and Old Lace

March 24 – April 15

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn – NO BALLOT RECEIVED

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – The Little Princess

July 7 – 23

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Port City Playhouse (PCP) – Fabulation, or the Re-education of Undine

July 7 – 22

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Spamalot

July 7 – 23

CRT Judge 4         Karla Carias – alt Don Wilson – res 7/23

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Nana's Naughty Knickers

July 14 – 30

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

McLean Community Players (MCP) – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

July 14 – 30

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Sister Act, The Musical

July 7 – 30

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – res 7/28

DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Oklahoma

July 14 – 30

MP Judge 1           Jean and Andy Aviles – res 7/23

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – One Man, Two Guvnors

June 30 – July 29

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Legally Blonde

July 22 – August 12

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis – res 8/11

PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – res 7/29

Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Equivocation

August 4 – 19

CRT Judge 4         Karla Carias – res 8/19

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – res 8/18

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – alt Don Wilson – res 8/17

RLT Judge 4          Laura Andruski – alt Kathryn Powers

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Okay, thanks!

Kira