Wednesday, May 29, 2019

WATCH Weekly Report 05-29-19


** WATCH Weekly Report 05-29-19 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

TIP OF THE WEEK:  Please make sure you are selecting the correct producing company on the ballot for the show you are scoring.  If the “Producing company” and “Adjudicator company” fields are displaying the same company, then you have made a mistake.  (In case it is not clear, the former is the theater at which you are attending the show and the latter is the company you are representing.)  It is also very easy to choose the wrong company in the drop down menu, so check to make sure the correct company was selected for both.



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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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Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2019.pdf


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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by June 2)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Deathtrap
May 17 – June 2

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CFTC Judge 3       Lori Crockett – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman – reserved
SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – reserved

Performance Address: 508 Charles Street, La Plata MD 20646
Company 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 matinee performances also sellout very quickly for plays and musicals.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 p.m.  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 E-Mail: ptp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): 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 # 3A, 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.


Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Cabaret
May 17 – June 2

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby – reserved
CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill
DS Judge 2            Larry Grey – reserved
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski – alt Ken Kemp – reserved
TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis

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: WATCH2019
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 at 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 E-Mail: 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 (3 shows open May 31)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Towards Zero
May 31 – June 22

CFTC Judge 2       Ashley-Rose Dickey – reserved
GAC Judge 3        Roy Peterson
MCP Judge 2         Laura Peterson – reserved
MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone
PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle-Shea – reserved
PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow – reserved
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse
SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 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 – Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Standard, $18 Seniors (65+)/Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey
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, directions, and a map are available on our website.


Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Leaving Iowa
May 31 – June 15

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap
ASGT Judge 4       Anne Petrenko
DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall – reserved
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – reserved
GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs
LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen
PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis
PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo
SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek
SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani

Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church VA 22042 
Company 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, Sundays at 2:00PM
Seating Type: Reserved 
Ticket Prices: $20 for adults; $17 for seniors and students 
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font 
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf@washingtontheater.org 
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take exit 50 A-B and follow the signs for Arlington. Take Arlington Blvd (Rte 50) East toward Arlington; turn left onto Annandale Road. The James Lee Community Center will be on your right about .3 mile.


2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Gypsy
May 31 – June 29

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin – alt John Decker
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer
MCP Judge 1         Carol Strachan – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig
SSI Judge 1           Alex Porter
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Websitewww.2ndstarproductions.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets:  Call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and give all pertinent information.  Please note that the matinees for musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out. Please reserve early especially if you want to go to a matinee.
Watch Companion Comp Policy:  Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM; Sunday matinees at 3 PM.  Closing show is Saturday at 3 PM
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Gen $22, Senior/student/military $19
Watch Rep Name: Joe Biddle
Watch Rep E-Mail: ssp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Washington – Take Rt 50 East; take exit 13B Rt 3 toward Crofton; 2 miles to signal at Rt 450 West; make a U-turn, and look for the White Marsh Park and Bowie Playhouse signs on the right. Drive to the end of the road and park in the lot on the left. The theater is down the paved lane on the right.
From Annapolis – Take Rt 50 West; take exit 13 B and follow directions above.


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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Crazy for You
May 23 – June 15

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved
CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – reserved
CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice
LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved
LTA Judge 3         Patti Crowley – reserved
PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch – reserved
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – reserved
SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt

Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact boxoffice@summergarden.com, and copy the WATCH rep at agladden88@gmail.com. Please include in the email the number of tickets, and the date you would like to attend.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Sundays, and select Wednesdays @ 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25
Watch Rep Name: Ashley Gladden
Watch Rep E-Mail: asgt
@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland Route 50:  Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis.
Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House), and then turn right.
Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right hand lane.
Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (between Bank of America & The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester.
Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign.
Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street for approximately 300 feet.
ASGT is on your right. Look for our lit marquee!
Arriving by water? Hone in on N 38˚ 58.627″ x W 76˚ 29.225″.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Importance of Being Earnest
May 17 – June 8

FCT Judge 3          Cynthia Waldman
MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – reserved
RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese – reserved
RLT Judge 4          Ken Kemp – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows – reserved
SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
TCP Judge 3          Theresa Cinalli – reserved

Performance Address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20901 (in Woodmoor Shopping Center)
Company Website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail request to contact@ssstage.org. Expect a confirmation message within one to two days.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm 
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 adults / $22 juniors & seniors
Watch Rep Name: David Gorsline
Watch Rep E-Mail: 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. There is limited parking in front of the center.  The entrance to the Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between a drugstore (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 NEXT WEEK (2 shows open June 7 or 8)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – A Fox on the Fairway
June 8 – 29

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
CFTC Judge 2       Ashley-Rose Dickey – reserved
CPA Judge 4         Pam & Ted Mussenden – alt Dianne Hood – reserved
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – reserved
FCT Judge 1          Scott Strasbaugh – alt Bryan Marsh
GAC Judge 1        John Decker
PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline

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: Wednesday Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
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 E-Mail: 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 areas have two hour parking limitations and some require payment. 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.
One handicap accessible parking space is located on St Asaph Street next to LTA’s courtyard.


Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – How the Other Half Loves
June 7 – 23

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
LTA Judge 3         Patti Crowley
PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch
RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese
RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard
SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt
SSI Judge 3           Conni Trump Ross
TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline

Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: MontgomeryPlayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Executive Producer - David Jones for tickets at drdrj@verizon.net  
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type:
General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for play, $22 for musical
Note: No refunds or exchanges.  The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances.  The box office is open M-F from 10-5 and one hour prior to performance.  Tickets can be purchased with Credit card or cash.
Watch Rep Name: Judy Mayer
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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open June 14)



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CLOSED – 109 shows: 47 closed - 34 with all ballots, 12 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  30 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – As You Like It
March 8 – 24

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved – NO BALLOT


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Appropriate
April 5 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – A New Brain
April 12 – May 5

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary – reserved
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice – alt Don Wilson – reserved


Tantallon Community Players (TCP) – Annie
April 26 – May 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence
May 3 – 11
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Honey Trap
April 26 – May 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Sherlock's Veiled Secret
May 3 – 12

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved


The Arlington Players (TAP) – Curtains
April 26 – May 11

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved


Dominion Stage (DS) – P.S. Your Cat Is Dead!
May 3 – 18

PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo – alt Don Wilson – reserved


Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – My Fair Lady
May 3 – 19

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows – reserved


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Jekyll and Hyde
April 26 – May 19

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Savannah Disputation
April 27 – May 18

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – reserved


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Annie
April 26 – May 18

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen – alt Carolyn Kirby – reserved
FCT Judge 3          Cynthia Waldman – reserved
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved


St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Gypsy
May 3 – 18

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – alt Heather Bauer – reserved


Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Seussical
May 3 – 26

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – reserved
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis


Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Good People
May 10 – 26

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Ted Ballard – reserved
SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers – reserved
SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved


Kensington Arts Theatre (KAT) – Oliver
May 10 – 26

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson – reserved
SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt – reserved


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Okay, thanks!
Kira, celebrating her (inaudible number)th birthday today :)