WATCH Weekly Report 08-28-19

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-28-19 ** 

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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 September 1)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mamma Mia

August 1 – September 1

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved

SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – 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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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open August 30)

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Seussical

August 30 – September 15

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman – reserved

MCP Judge 2         Laura Peterson – reserved

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – reserved

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – reserved

RLT Judge 4          Ken Kemp

TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis

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

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Musical: $20 Adult; $18 Senior and Student. Non-Musical: $17 Adult; $15 Senior and Student

Watch Rep Name: Bryan Marsh

Watch Rep E-Mail: fct@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Hwy 29 S to Vint Hill Rd, turn left and go exactly 1 mile, turn right onto Kennedy Rd, go to 2nd stop sign, turn left into Aiken Dr, theatre is two blocks down in your right. Parking is across the street or on the left of the theatre.  A map is available on the website.

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Andrew Lippa's Wild Party

August 30 – September 15

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – reserved

CFTC Judge 3       Lori Crockett

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

RLT Judge 4          Ken Kemp

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson – reserved

SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline

TAP Judge 2          Christopher Smith

Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770

Company 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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm

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 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.

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RUNNING (no shows are running now)

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens September 7)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – A Few Good Men

September 7 – 28

ACCT Judge 4      Jim Pearson

CFTC Judge 1       Amanda Herman – reserved

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – reserved

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson

MCP Judge 3         Annie Galvin

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – 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 IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open September 13 or 14)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Arsenic and Old Lace

September 13 – October 5

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen

LTA Judge 2         Kira Hogan

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills

SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek

TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline

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.

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Girls of the Garden Club

September 13 – October 6

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks – alt Diane Hood

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz & William Kolodrubetz

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707

Company Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email mhartsfield71@gmail.com OR call 301-617-9906 and press 2 and leave information
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:  $15/$22 Adult, $10/$17 children (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over)
Watch Rep Name: Michael Hartsfield
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):  From I-95 North or South take exit for Route 216. Head for Laurel. Turn Left at the third traffic light onto Main Street.

The Arlington Players (TAP) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast

September 14 – 29

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen

CFTC Judge 1       Amanda Herman

GAC Judge 1        John Decker

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe

RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard

Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204

Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets/seats for selected performance

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $25 adults/$22 seniors and military/$15 child or student (fees: $2.00 per ticket which is already included in the prices listed)

Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy

Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s):  Due to construction at Thomas Jefferson Theater, please always check the website for updated information on show location, parking and directions.  Theater is located off South Glebe Road, near Highway 50.

Tantallon Community Players (TCP) – Into The Woods

September 13 – 22

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall

KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais

PPF Judge 2          Bob Thompson

PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler

Performance Address: Harmony Hall Regional Arts Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Company Website: www.tantallonplayers.org 

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact Jonathan Jackson at Jonathanvoche@gmail.com or 703.317.7808 to set up your reservation

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm 

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices:  $20; $18 Students

Watch Rep Name: Jonathan Jackson

Watch Rep E-Mail: tcp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Take I-95 towards the National Harbor and exit onto MD-210 S towards Indian Head Highway.  Turn Right onto Livingston Road and your destination will be on the right.

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CLOSED – 107 shows: 68 closed - 62 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  58 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

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Southern Hospitality

July 12 – 28

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – reserved, ballot sent

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Absolutely Dead

July 12 – 28

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

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

July 19 – 27

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

McLean Community Players (MCP) – Seussical

July 12 – 28

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Annie

July 19 – 28

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Guys and Dolls

July 12 – August 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Producers

July 27 – August 17

FCT Judge 3          Cynthia Waldman – reserved

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski – reserved

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

TCP Judge 4          Vicki Cline – reserved

Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Bent

August 9 – 24

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser – reserved

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – alt Don Wilson – reserved

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – alt Joey Olson – reserved

TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline – reserved

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

August 9 – 24

BCT Judge 3         Portia Bagley – reserved

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved

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

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved

RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese – reserved

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

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Okay, thanks!

Kira