WATCH Weekly Report 03-21-18

** WATCH Weekly Report 03-21-18 ** 

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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 (7 shows close by March 25)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Death by Design

March 9 – 25

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle – res 3/17

BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton – res 3/24

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh – res 3/24

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – res 3/17

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander – res 3/17

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, judge number, theater name, phone number, show name, performance date and number of tickets required.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings @ 8 pm, Sunday matinees @ 2 pm
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

Directions to performance space(s): 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.

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Frankenstein

March 9 – 25

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – res 3/16

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop – res 3/17

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

Company website: www.bctheatre.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 301-805-0219, identify as WATCH judge and company represented

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain times: 8:00 pm evenings, 2:00 pm matinees

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $22 adult / $17 senior

WATCH rep name: Ryan Ronan

WATCH rep phone: (203) 435-8067

WATCH rep email: bct@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 at 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.

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Much Ado About Nothing

March 9 – 25

CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – alt Erin DeCaprio – res 3/23

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – res 3/17

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – res 3/10

PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson – res 3/17

PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch – res 3/16

SMP Judge 3         David Marshall Bradshaw – res 3/23

Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (in Vint Hill Farms)

Company website: www.fctstage.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send e-mail to tickets@fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760, then press 2. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and leave a message as to which show you need tickets. If you leave your email address, you will be emailed a confirmation

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain times: 7:30 pm; 2:00 p.m. for Sunday matinees

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Musical: $18 Adult; $16 Senior and Student. Non-Musical: $16 Adult; $14 Senior and Student.

WATCH rep name: Bryan Marsh

WATCH rep phone: (540) 270-0232

WATCH rep email: fct@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 West to Gainesville Exit #43A onto Route 29 South towards Warrenton. Drive 4.4 miles -- turn left onto Route 215 (Vint Hill Road). Drive 1.4 miles to Route 652 (Kennedy Road). Turn right onto Kennedy Road and continue 0.8 miles to the first stop sign. Turn left onto Aiken Road. The theatre is a quarter of a mile -- the fourth building on your right. Parking is across the street. A map is available on the website.

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Angel Street

March 2 – 24

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – res 3/18

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – alt Don Wilson – res 3/18

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – alt Dan Widerski – res 3/24

RTP Judge 3          Molly Kaufman – res 3/23

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: Free companion ticket 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 space(s):

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.

McLean Community Players (MCP) – Harvey

March 9 – 24

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel – alt Amy Hines – res 3/10

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – alt Matthew Randall – res 3/10

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson – res 3/23

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

Performance Address: Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA 22066

Theater Website: www.mcleanplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email Karen Veltri at karenanneveltri@gmail.com. Include your name, number of tickets, date of show, and name of your theatre company

Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket

Curtain Times: Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday Matinees 2pm

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: Plays - $20 General Admission, $18 Seniors and Students

Musicals - $25 General Admission, $23 Seniors and Students

Watch Rep Name: Carol Strachan

Watch Rep Phone: (703) 299-0722

Watch Rep E-Mail: mcp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From the Beltway: Rt 7 (Leesburg Pike) west, approximately 5 miles past Tyson's Corner shopping center.

Turn right at traffic light onto Colvin Run Mill Rd.

Right again at stop sign onto Walker Rd.

Right again at traffic light onto Georgetown Pike (Rt 193).

Left into Grange parking lot about 200 yards down Georgetown Pike.

From Reston/Herndon: Take Baron Cameron (Rt 606) across Rt 7 (Leesburg Pike).

Road becomes Springvale.

Right at traffic light onto Georgetown Pike (Rt 193).

Left into Grange parking lot about 200 yards past the light at Walker Rd.

From Sterling/Ashburn: Take Rt 7 (Leesburg Pike) East.

Left at traffic light onto Georgetown Pike (Rt 193).

Left into Grange parking lot about 200 yards past the light at Walker Rd.

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

March 9 – 24

FCT Judge 1          Cynthia Waldman – res 3/9

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin – res 3/18

MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara – res 3/17

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows – res 3/17

SMP Judge 2         Alexis Truitt

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: $23 ($20 – Senior/Student); Musicals $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.

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

March 9 – 25

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers – res 3/23

RLT Judge 4          Laura Andruski – res 3/23

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – res 3/25

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen – res 3/25

Performance address: Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia MD 21044

Company website: www.silhouettestages.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets Go to our website. Proceed to buying up to two tickets (judge plus companion), select the show and date you wish.

Upon Checkout, use PromoCode: WATCH2018

Should any problems arise, please contact TJ Lukacsina at TJ.Silhouette@gmail.com

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

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

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: General Admission: $22.00; Seniors 65+, Military, Student: $18.00; Child (0-10): $15.00

WATCH rep name: TJ Lukacsina

WATCH rep phone: (301) 807-2923

WATCH rep email: ssi@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s):

From Capital Beltway 495:

Take I-95 N

Take Exit 38B - MD-32 W toward Columbia

Take Exit 16A to merge onto US-29 N toward Columbia

Take Exit 18B (stay left at the fork) to merge onto Broken Land Pkwy

Turn Left onto Twin Rivers Rd

Turn Left onto Village Center Drive

Go Past The Melting Pot and Feet First Sports, Parking will be on your left with the theatre on the left, next to the Columbia Swim Center.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens March 23)

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Moon Over Buffalo

March 23 – April 15

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson

PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – res 4/8

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills

RCP Judge 3         Cheryl Kenny – res 3/24

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 3/31

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.

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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Jesus Christ Superstar

March 16 – April 8

This show is already selling out, especially Sundays.  Please make your reservation ASAP.

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – res 3/31

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Dieguez – alt Heather Bauer – res 3/16

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – res 4/1

LTA Judge 4         Patti Crowley – res 3/30

MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth – alt Karen Veltri – res 4/7

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – res 3/24

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – res 3/31

SMP Judge 3         David Marshall Bradshaw – res 4/1

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.

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Tuesdays with Morrie

March 16 – 25

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice – res 3/25

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – res 3/18

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – res 3/18

Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20109
Theater Website: www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to PWLT website and click on PRODUCTIONS > TICKETS, fill out the form for WATCH tickets (24 hours notice is required).  You won’t receive a response unless there is a problem
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm/ 2:00 Matinee
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 adults, $17senior/student, $13 for children 11 and under. Musicals: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, $15 for children 11 and under.
Watch Rep Name: Don Wilson
Watch Rep Phone: (571) 358-1756
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 south (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles to University Blvd, turn left on Cannon Creek Lane, turn left at next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open March 30)

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open April 6)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Lucky Stiff

April 6 – May 6

CRT Judge 1         David Williams

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

LTA Judge 1         Jennifer Lyman

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 4/28

SMP Judge 1         Cher Stepanek

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz

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.

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – The Front Page

April 6 – 21

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

RTP Judge 3          Molly Kaufman

SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers

Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 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: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30PM

Sunday matinees at 2:00PM
Seating Type: Reserved 
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 space(s):

From Arlington:

Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) west toward Fairfax and turn right onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From Fairfax:

Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) east toward Arlington and turn left onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From Washington, DC:

Take I-66 across the Potomac River and as you cross into Virginia, merge onto Arlington Blvd/US-50 (right lane).  Go 7.2 miles and turn right onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From the Beltway I-495:

From North or South, take exit 50A-B and follow the signs toward Arlington.  Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) east toward Arlington and turn left onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

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CLOSED – 108 shows: 21 closed - 16 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  12 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Underpants

January 26 – February 4

PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea – NO BALLOT

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Almost, Maine

January 26 – February 17

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Kensington Arts Theatre (KAT) – Steel Magnolias

February 9 – 24

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – res 2/11, ballot 3/21

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

February 9 – 24

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – You Can't Take It With You

February 9 – March 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Port City Playhouse (PCP) – The Boys Next Door

February 16 – March 3

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Sex with Strangers

February 23 – March 18

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers– res 3/16

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Audience

February 24 – March 17

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen – res 3/8

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara – res 3/15

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – All in the Timing

February 23 – March 17

PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis – res 3/10

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Okay, thanks!

Kira