WATCH Weekly Report 01-03-18

** WATCH Weekly Report 01-03-18 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Welcome to the 2018 WATCH year!  Thank you all for agreeing to serve this year.  We could not do it without you.  My name is Kira Hogan, and I will be humbly serving as your Adjudication Coordinator again this year.

This section at the top is where I post important information.  Please take the time to read it.  I won’t have something here every week, and I try to keep it relatively short (despite what this long-winded message might suggest).  But if I do include something here, it is because it is something important I think everyone needs to know.

Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential for new judges, but it could not hurt for returning judges to read as a refresher.

There are basically three steps to the judging process:

1.      Search the weekly report for your name.  If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date.  (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process.  I need to track every judge who sees every show, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you pestering emails.)

2.      See your show.

3.     After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website).  The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date.  However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind.  (2 to 3 days is even better.)  Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, your rep and me.  Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report.   If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know.

 

And that’s it in a nutshell.  Pretty easy, right?

I will send a report every Wednesday, and since we have started using MailChimp, delivery seems to be better.  However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report immediately after sending it out.  The link is listed below, and I recommend you bookmark this site so you can easily access it if you need to.

Please make sure you read this report every week.  Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling.  So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway just in case. 

If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at adjudication@washingtontheater.org.

And now on with the show …

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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.

Friendly Reminders:

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.      DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.

4.      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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WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org

e-ballot - http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new

Weekly Report back up website - http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 7)

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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open January 5)

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – House

January 5 – 21

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – res 1/14

CRT Judge 1         David Williams

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

KAT Judge 3         Stefanie Nelson

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Avilez

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

SSS Judge 1          David L. Gorsline – res 1/13

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707

Theater Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 301-617-9906 and press 2 and leave information AND email mhartsfield71@gmail.com
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Play/Musical:  $20/$22 Adult, $15/$17 children (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over)
Watch Rep Name: Michael Hartsfield
Watch Rep Phone: (301) 219-6884
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):  

From North of Laurel:

Via I-95. Take I-95 south to the Exit for Route 216. Head for Laurel. Go thru the first and second traffic light. Turn Left at the third traffic light onto Main Street.

Via Route 1. Take Route 1 South to Laurel. Turn Right onto Main Street (first traffic light after entering Prince George's County).

Via Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Take Route 295 south to Route 32. Head west. Exit onto Route 1. Follow "Via Route 1" instructions, above.

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.

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Reluctant Dragon

January 5 – 21

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton

BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton

GAC Judge 3        Dennis Giblin

LTA Judge 4         Patti Crowley

MCP Judge 3         Laura Peterson

PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs

SSI Judge 3           Julie Press – res 1/12

Performance Address: Kentland Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20877

Theater Website: MontgomeryPlayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations can be made by calling 301-258-6394.  Seating is limited; it is advised that reservations be made well in advance.  Please identify yourself. Tickets may be purchased with credit cards or cash.  Please note:  No refunds or exchanges for ANY purchased tickets.  The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances to avoid possibly losing money, and further suggests that performances are not usually sold out. The box office is open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm and one hour prior to performance.  The doors to the theater for general seating open 1/2 hour before show time. 
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 11:00am and 2:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for play, $22 for musical
Watch Rep Name: Judy Mayer
Watch Rep Phone: (301) 869-0087
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): I 270 North or South to Sam Eig Highway West. North on Great Seneca Highway, Left on Kentlands Blvd., Left on Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of Hill. Directions can also be obtained by calling Montgomery Playhouse at 301-977-5751.

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RUNNING (no shows are running now)

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (4 shows open January 12 or 13)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Quartet

January 12 – February 4

FCT Judge 1          Cynthia Waldman

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

LTA Judge 2         Kira Hogan

MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Avilez

PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea

PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401

Theater Website: thecolonialplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 410-268-7373 (option 2) 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

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Students/Active Military with ID

Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 928-8666

Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): 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 (these are not free), directions, and a map are available on our website.

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Anne of Green Gables

January 13 – February 3

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis

PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson

PPF Judge 2          Derek Bradley

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – alt Carol Watson

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 direct Box Office line and NOT online).  Please note: Crissy is only in the office Tuesday through Friday, so you will only hear back from her on one of those days

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

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

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Plays: $19 (Wed, Thurs), $22 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Musicals: $27 (Wed, Thurs), $32 (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.

St. Mark's Players (SMP) – A Bright Room Called Day

January 12 – 27

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno

CPA Judge 4         Dianne Hood

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop

PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson

PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

RTP Judge 4          Amy Treat

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz

Performance address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Company website: www.stmarksplayers.org 

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Order ticket through the web site

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 

Curtain times: 8:00pm, with one 2:00 matinee per production

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices:  $20 adult; $18 seniors and students; $15 children under 12 and groups of ten or more

WATCH rep name: Kathryn Powers

WATCH rep phone:  (202) 544-7777

WATCH rep email: smp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): St. Mark's Church is four blocks from the US Capitol building.  It is on the corner of Third and A Street Southeast.  From the Beltway, depending on where you are coming from, take the exit for 295 S or N.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Wit

January 12 – February 3

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno

BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton

CRT Judge 1         David Williams

CPA Judge 4         Dianne Hood

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

DS Judge 2            Helen Bard-Sobola

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull

RTP Judge 4          Amy Treat

SMP Judge 1         Cher Stepanek

Performance address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20901 (in Woodmoor Shoping Center)

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: Free companion ticket available

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

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $25 adults / $22 juniors & seniors

WATCH rep name: David Gorsline

WATCH rep phone: (703) 447-9989

WATCH rep email: sss@washingtontheater.org

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

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open January 19)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Boeing Boeing

January 19 – February 4

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – res 1/21

CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs

MCP Judge 3         Laura Peterson

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

RTP Judge 3          Cliff Rieger

SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers

Performance Address: 508 Charles Street (Route 6), La Plata MD 20646

Theater Website: www.ptplayers.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Box Office at 301.932.6819. Identify yourself as a WATCH Judge. WATCH Judges are highly encouraged to call early when attending a Musical or our Christmas show because these productions regularly sell out. Sunday Matinees performances also sellout very quickly.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: 8:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. When we schedule extra shows during the week curtain is usually at 7:30 pm; check the website or call the theater to be sure.

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Adults $18. Seniors over 60, Youth through high school and Military with ID are $15.

Watch Rep Name: Mike Gahan

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 609-1969

Watch Rep E-Mail: ptp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Directions To Performance Address: From Baltimore: Get on the Washington beltway (495), and take Exit # 7, Maryland Route 5 South towards Waldorf. Continue South on Route 5 for about twenty miles. Route 5 will merge with Route 301 and in Waldorf Route 5 will split off to the left towards Leonardtown. Keep going straight on Route 301 towards La Plata. Before leaving La Plata, you will reach a stop light (Maryland Route 6), turn left. PTP is about half a mile down Route 6 (Charles Street) on your left. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily.

From Virginia: Once across the Wilson Bridge take Exit # 2, Route 210 South towards Indian Head. Travel South on Route 210 for about 10 miles and take a left on Route 228 going towards Waldorf. Continue on 228 for about 7 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 301. Turn right (headed South again) on Route 301 for about 10 miles until you reach Maryland Route 6 in La Plata. Turn Left on Route 6 (Charles Street) and PTP will be about a half mile on the left.

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Peter and the Starcatcher

January 19 – February 3

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle

CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Dieguez

KAT Judge 2         Jared Johnson

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow

RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina

Performance address: Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston VA 20191

Company website: www.restonplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Reston Community Center Box Office @ 703-476-4500 (leave voice mail); identify yourself as a WATCH adjudicator

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain times: Fri. & Sat. evenings at 8:00pm; Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2:00pm

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Plays: $21 ($18 – Senior/Student); Musicals $25 ($21 – Senior/Student); Fall 2018 musical $27 ($23 - Senior/Student)

WATCH rep name: Jerry Morse

WATCH rep phone: (571) 313-8499

WATCH rep mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (the Reston Parkway), turn left at the traffic signal, and cross over the Dulles Toll Road; go to the third traffic light, and turn left onto Glade Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Colts Neck Road. Enter the Hunters Woods Village Center immediately on your right (at the huge Safeway). Walk to the Community Center located behind Ledo’s Pizza. See map on website.

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CLOSED – 109 shows: 0 closed, 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

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Okay, thanks!

Kira, ready to rock