WATCH Weekly Report 10-30-19

** WATCH Weekly Report 10-30-19 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

“Elf, The Musical” at Port Tobacco Players, which does not open until November 22 (and won't even appear on the report until next week) is already 97% sold out.  If you are assigned to this show and have not done so already, please make your reservation now. 

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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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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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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by November 3)

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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens November 1)

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Sweat

November 1 – 23

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs

KAT Judge 4         Stefanie Nelson

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – reserved

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson

SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek – reserved

SSI Judge 1           Alex Porter

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

TAP Judge 2          Christopher Smith

TCP Judge 4          Vicki Cline

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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RUNNING (6 shows are running now)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The White Rose

October 25 – November 16

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – reserved

LTA Judge 3         Patti Crowley – reserved

PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – reserved

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski – reserved

RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows

SSI Judge 3           Conni Trump Ross – reserved

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz & William Kolodrubetz – reserved

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.

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Motherhood Out Loud

October 25 – November 10

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – reserved

LTA Judge 1         Brendan Quinn – reserved

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – alt Mike Gahan – reserved

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – Lisa Freese – reserved

SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers – reserved

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.

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Afflicted: Daughters of Salem

October 18 – November 10

Matinees on Nov. 3 and 10

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – alt Erin Branigan

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe – reserved, ballot sent

KAT Judge 2         Joseph Coracle – reserved, ballot sent

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – reserved

RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese – reserved

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – reserved

SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers – reserved

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

TCP Judge 3          Theresa Cinalli

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.

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Haunting of Hill House

October 19 – November 9

Note: Tickets for this show are already selling very quickly.  Please make your reservation ASAP.

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby – alt Pat Browning – reserved

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot – reserved

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – reserved

PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved

RMT Judge            Lee Rosenthal – alt Eric Scerbo – 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.

Reston Community Players (RCP) – A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

October 18 – November 9

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – reserved

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson – reserved

PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo – reserved

RLT Judge 4          Ken Kemp

SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – alt Alex Porter – reserved

SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani

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; box office will follow up

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00pm

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $28 Adult; $24 Senior/Student

Watch Rep Name: Jerry Morse

Watch Rep E-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.

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Seussical

October 25 – November 10

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall – reserved

DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – reserved

FCT Judge 1          Scott Strasbaugh – alt Bryan Marsh

GAC Judge 1        John Decker – reserved

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne – reserved

PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – alt Ben Simpson – reserved

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – reserved

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD

Company Website: www.r-m-t.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: For shows at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, call the box office at 240-314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Reserved seating.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for Fitzgerald

Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm / Sunday at 2:00pm

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $22 for adults

Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger

Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28. Follow Rt. 28 through the city, up and over the bridge. Turn left at the next traffic light (still on 28). Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Follow signs for Mansion/ Civic Center. The Center is on the left at the first stop sign.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open November 8)

Dominion Stage (DS) – Last Summer At Bluefish Cove

November 8 – 23

ASGT Judge 4       Anne Petrenko – reserved

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

KAT Judge 1         Debbie Mobley

MCP Judge 4         Shayne Gardner – alt Carol Strachan

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski

SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt

SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer – alt TJ Lukacsina

TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis

Performance Address: Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington VA 22206

Company Website: www.dominionstage.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email boxoffice@dominionstage.org; identify yourself as a WATCH judge (company and judge #), your name and phone number, date you want to attend, and if you are requesting a companion ticket

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturday 8pm curtain.  No matinees or Sunday performances, unless specially announced

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: $25 plays; $30 musicals

Watch Rep Name: Matthew Randall

Watch Rep E-Mail: ds@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From I-395, take the Rte 120/South Glebe Road exit, proceed East on South Glebe Road and turn left at S. Lang, which is AFTER the Giant shopping center.  The Gunston School and Arts Center complex is on the left; enter and head uphill (away from the soccer fields) to the main building.  Theatre Two can be accessed via the main building doors, passing Theatre One and continuing down the hall to Theatre Two, OR drive around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot and separate entrance (look for the neon lights).

Kensington Arts Theatre (KAT) – Guys and Dolls

November 8 – 24

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap

BCT Judge 3         Portia Bagley

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman – reserved

MCP Judge 1         Carol Strachan – reserved

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander – reserved

PPF Judge 2          Bob Thompson

TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline

Performance Address: 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895

Company Website: www.katonline.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Make reservations by sending an email to boxoffice@katonline.org (you will receive a confirmation email) or by leaving a voicemail at 240-621-0528 (you will NOT receive a confirmation call)

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available, but NOT for closing weekend

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:15pm, Sunday at 2:00pm

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: [Musical/Play] General admission: $25/$20.  Students or seniors: $20/$17.  Kensington residents or children: $17/$15

Watch Rep Name: Jenna Ballard

Watch Rep E-Mail: kat@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From I-495 Capital Beltway East (from Virginia and areas south): Take the Connecticut Avenue exit toward Kensington (left at light). Turn RIGHT at light onto Knowles Avenue. Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Armory Avenue. Turn LEFT at stop sign onto Mitchell Street. The Armory is on the corner. Parking is just past the building on the right. Street Parking is available on some side streets and in the “bank” parking lot across Armory Avenue (by the playground), obey any parking restrictions.

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens November 15)

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – A Christmas Carol, the Musical

November 15 – December 14

DS Judge 2            Larry Grey

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

MCP Judge 3         Annie Galvin

PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson

RLT Judge 1          Miriam Bowden & Anne Cary

TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis

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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CLOSED – 101 shows: 87 closed - 77 with all ballots, 7 with outstanding ballots, 3 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  72 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

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Annie

July 19 – 28

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved – NO BALLOT

Tantallon Community Players (TCP) – Into the Woods

September 13 – 22

CLOSED WITH 7 BALLOTS DUE TO WATER MAIN BREAK/SHOW CANCELLATIONS.

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

September 13 – October 6

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Crucible

September 20 – October 6

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Arsenic and Old Lace

September 27 – October 6

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – alt Don Wilson – reserved

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – The Giver

September 27 – October 13

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Murder on the Nile

September 27 – October 13

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Book Club Play

September 20 – October 12

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – alt Don Wilson – reserved

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Lost in Yonkers

October 4 – 20

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Judgment at Nuremberg

October 11 – 20

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – And Then There Were None

October 4 – 19

BCT Judge 3         Portia Bagley – reserved

MCP Judge 4         Shayne Gardner – reserved

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Last Night of Ballyhoo

October 11 – 27

FCT Judge 3          Cynthia Waldman – reserved

KAT Judge 1         Debbie Mobley – reserved

RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig – reserved

St. Mark's Players (SMP) – 39 Steps

October 11 – 26

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills – alt Don Wilson – reserved

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen – reserved

TCP Judge 1          Kenneth Cline – reserved

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – She Loves Me

October 11 – 27

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth – reserved

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – reserved

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Okay, thanks!

Kira