WATCH Weekly Report 07-31-19

** WATCH Weekly Report 07-31-19 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Note: Margaret is still on vacation, returning August 10^th, and has no access to a computer.  So you will not receive any ballot confirmations during this time.  Please continue to submit your ballots, and if you send me an email to let me know you submitted your ballot, I will note that it was sent on the report.

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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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USEFUL LINKS:

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

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

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

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (1 show closes by August 4)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Guys and Dolls

July 12 – August 4

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot – reserved

CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill – reserved

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek – reserved

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – alt Ann Marie and Jim Watson – reserved

LTA Judge 2         Kira Hogan – alt Patti Crowley – reserved

MCP Judge 4         Shayne Gardner – reserved

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills – reserved

SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt

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.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens August 1)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mamma Mia

August 1 – September 1

Note: This show is already sold out for General Public tickets.  The theater has set aside tickets for WATCH judges, but please make your reservation ASAP so they can ensure every judge has tickets.

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel – reserved

CPA Judge 4         Pam & Ted Mussenden – reserved

FCT Judge 1          Scott Strasbaugh – alt Bryan Marsh

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – reserved

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers – reserved

SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – reserved

SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline – reserved

TAP Judge 3          Alden Michels – reserved

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″.

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RUNNING (1 show is running now)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Producers

July 27 – August 17

CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – reserved

FCT Judge 3          Cynthia Waldman – reserved

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow – reserved

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski – reserved

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – reserved

SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek – reserved

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

TCP Judge 4          Vicki Cline – reserved

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.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open August 9)

Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Bent

August 9 – 24

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser

DS Judge 2            Larry Grey

DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso

LTA Judge 3         Patti Crowley – reserved

PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – alt Don Wilson

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese

RMT Judge 3         Cathy Kieserman

TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline – reserved

Performance Address: Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater in the Woods (Alice Ferguson Foundation). Nearest street address for GPS 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 an 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 and Saturdays at 8:00 pm

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: $12 for adult, $10 for students, seniors, and Alice Ferguson Foundation Members

Watch Rep Name: Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez

Watch Rep E-Mail: hbp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): 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. There will be a "Performance Tonight" banner at the entrance. 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. 

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Amelie, the Musical

August 9 – 24

BCT Judge 3         Portia Bagley

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved

PPF Judge 2          Bob Thompson

RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese

RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

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

Company Website: www.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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open August 16)

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CLOSED – 109 shows: 64 closed - 55 with all ballots, 8 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  55 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

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Songs for a New World

June 27 – July 20

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski – reserved

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Hairspray

July 5 – 21

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – reserved

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows – reserved

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Intimate Apparel

June 28 – July 20

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser – reserved

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – reserved

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Southern Hospitality

July 12 – 28

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – reserved

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – reserved

PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis – alt Carol Coyle-Shea – reserved, ballot sent

SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline – alt Amy Sullivan – reserved

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Absolutely Dead

July 12 – 28

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – alt Jason Damaso – reserved

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson – reserved

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – reserved

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – reserved

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Beauty and the Beast

July 19 – 27

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap – reserved

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – alt Richard Isaacs – reserved

GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs – reserved

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson – reserved, ballot sent

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved

RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese – reserved

RLT Judge 1          Miriam Bowden & Anne Cary – reserved

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – reserved

McLean Community Players (MCP) – Seussical

July 12 – 28

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth – reserved

PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – reserved

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop – reserved, ballot sent

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved

SSI Judge 1           Alex Porter – reserved

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Annie

July 19 – 28

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis – reserved

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – alt Jeff Davis – reserved

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – reserved

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – reserved, ballot sent

SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – reserved

TCP Judge 3          Theresa Cinalli – reserved

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Okay, thanks!

Kira