WATCH Weekly Report 09-04-19

** WATCH Weekly Report 09-04-19 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by September 8)

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OPENING THIS 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 – reserved

MCP Judge 3         Annie Galvin

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – reserved

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw – reserved

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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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

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 – reserved

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

CFTC Judge 3       Lori Crockett – reserved

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe – reserved

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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (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 – reserved

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen

LTA Judge 2         Kira Hogan – alt Joanne Bauer – reserved

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 – reserved

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 3:00 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 – reserved

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 – reserved

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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open September 20)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Crucible

September 20 – October 6

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop

PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson

RLT Judge 1          Miriam Bowden & Anne Cary

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows

SSI Judge 3           Conni Trump Ross

TCP Judge 3          Theresa Cinalli

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.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Book Club Play

September 20 – October 12

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman

PPF Judge 1          Mario Font

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers

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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CLOSED – 107 shows: 69 closed - 63 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  61 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

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Annie

July 19 – 28

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved – NO BALLOT

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

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

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mamma Mia

August 1 – September 1

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved

SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – reserved

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Okay, thanks!

Kira