Wednesday, January 29, 2020

WATCH Weekly Report 01-29-20


** WATCH Weekly Report 01-29-20 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:



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CLOSING THIS WEEK (7 shows close by February 2)

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – I Hate Hamlet
January 17 – February 2

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap – alt Marg Soroos – reserved
CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill – reserved
FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
TCP Judge 1          Theresa Cinalli – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Bob Gudauskas – reserved

Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo  22191 Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge VA 22191
Alternate Performance Space TBD for “Little Women”
Company Website: www.castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call reservation line – (703) 232-1710 or use on-line reservation form on website.  Contact WATCH Rep Zina Bleck by TEXT at (703) 615-6626 if there's a problem
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Evenings @ 8 pm, Matinees @ 2 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Evening Rates: General Admission $15 plays, $18 musicals; Discounted Admissions: Seniors (55+)/ Students/ Military/ PWC employees (ID required) $12 plays, $13 musicals; Group Rate for 10 or more $11 plays, $13 musicals; children 12 and under $8 plays, $9 musicals
Matinee rates: General Admission and Discounted $11 plays, $13 musicals; children 12 and under $6 plays, $7 musicals
Watch Rep Name: Zina Bleck
Watch Rep E-Mail: crt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Beltway 495 to I-95 South Exit (Springfield/Richmond). South on I-95 to Exit 156 (Rippon Landing/Rte 784 East). Stay to the left on exit ramp (Exit to Rippon Landing is sharp right after the 2nd overpass). Right at 2nd light (Rt 784 and U.S. HWY 1). Right at 2nd light onto Cardinal Drive. Left at 1st light onto Donald Curtis Drive (Prince William County Government Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.


Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Children
January 10 – February 1

ASGT Judge 1       Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara – reserved
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – reserved
RLT Judge 1          Ken Kemp – reserved
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 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Full-Time 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) – The Unexpected Guest
January 10 – February 2
Matinees January 26 and February 2

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis – reserved
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved
PPF Judge 2          Scott Stofko – alt Robbie Snow – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – reserved
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – reserved
TCP Judge 3          Vicki Cline – reserved

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: Musicals: $22 Adult General Admission, $17 children (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over) 
Plays: $20 Adult General Admission, $15 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.


Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – A Raisin in the Sun
January 24 – February 2

ASGT Judge 2       Anne Petrenko – alt
CFTC Judge 1       Adam Ressa – reserved
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
KAT Judge 1         Joseph Coracle – reserved
RCP Judge 3         Lisa Freese – reserved
SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek – reserved

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.rlt-online.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
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for Fitzgerald
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors/students (with valid ID)
Watch Rep Name: Ken Kemp
Watch Rep E-Mail: rlt@
washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East on 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.


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Move Over, Mrs. Markham
January 17 – February 2

CRT Judge 4         Brittney Williams
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved
SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – reserved
VLOC Judge 2      Stevie Miller

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 - $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, just past the railroad tracks. 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, just after the railroad tracks.


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot
January 17 – February 1

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel – reserved
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows – reserved

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; Saturday Matinees: $25 Adult; $22 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.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Yellow Face
January 10 – February 1

ASGT Judge 4       Carolyn Kirby – reserved
RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson – reserved
SSI Judge 2           Conni Trump Ross – reserved
TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis
VLOC Judge 3      Rishabh Bajekal

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 and 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 THIS WEEK (3 shows open January 31 or February 1)

Dominion Stage (DS) – Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
January 31 – February 15

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot
CRT Judge 2         Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 3          Diane King
HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
MP Judge 4           Roger Stone & Joy Wyne
PWLT Judge 4      Terri Ritchey
RLT Judge 4          Miriam Bowden & Anne Cary
SMP Judge 1         Alexis Truitt
SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo – reserved
TCP Judge 4          Andrew Ennis

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 thru Saturdays at 8pm.  No matinees or Sunday performances, unless specially announced
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 plays; $30 musicals
Watch Rep Name: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
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 Street, 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).


St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Book of Days
January 31 – February 15

ASGT Judge 3       Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
BCT Judge 3         Alan Barnett – reserved
CFTC Judge 4       Lori Crockett – reserved
CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
FCT Judge 4          Tina Embree – reserved
GAC Judge 1        John Decker – alt Roy Peterson
KAT Judge 3         Annie Galvin
LTA Judge 3         Brendan Quinn – reserved
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard

Performance Address: St. Mark’s Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: www.stmarksplayers.org 
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: The website contains a link to the box office site.  Go to the website, click on “Box Office” at the top, then “Buy Tickets”, and then “Purchase Tickets.”  Select the number of tickets required for your preferred date, and use the code “WATCH” in the promo code box at checkout to get the two complimentary tickets
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Evenings at 8:00pm; Matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices:  Online/Door price: $20; GoldStar: $10
Watch Rep Name: Ernesto Molina
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Blue/orange/silver lines to Capitol South or Eastern Market; red line to Union Station
Driving from the north on #295 take the East Capitol Street exit, continue on East Capitol Street, turn left on 4th St. SE, right on A St. SE; driving from the south head for the Capitol from either the 14th Street, Memorial, or Roosevelt bridge.  Street parking.


The Arlington Players (TAP) – A Daughter’s A Daughter
February 1 – 16

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap – reserved
CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – reserved
CRT Judge 2         Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe
KAT Judge 2         Debbie Mobley
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles
PPF Judge 3          Chuck O'Toole – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Terri Ritchey
SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

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 for your preferred 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): The theater is located off South Glebe Road, near Highway 50. The Arlington Public Schools construction is complete and the new parking garage is available to theater patrons. Here is a video to help you find and navigate the new parking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY


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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Rabbit Hole
January 24 – February 9

BCT Judge 1         Amy Hines – reserved
CFTC Judge 3       Jessica Russo Revand – reserved
CRT Judge 3         Rich Prien – reserved
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis – reserved
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander & Elizabeth Weiss
PPF Judge 4          Deborah Davidson – reserved
PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan – reserved
RMT Judge 2         Lee Rosenthal
SSI Judge 3           Rebecca Hanauer – 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 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Musicals: $22 Adults; $20 Seniors; $18 Student. Non-Musicals: $18 Adult; $16 Seniors and Students
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.


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
January 18 – February 8

Note: A show has been added on Tuesday, January 28th at 8:00pm.

ACCT Judge 4      Carolyn Ricks – reserved
FCT Judge 2          Cynthia Waldman – reserved
KAT Judge 4         Kat Brais – reserved
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – reserved
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – reserved
RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop – reserved
SMP Judge 2         Ernesto Molina – alt Alexis Truitt – reserved
SSP Judge 2          David Robinson – reserved
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – reserved
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – 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 Monday 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: $21 (Wed, Thurs), $24 (Fri, Sat, Sun); Musicals: $29 (Wed, Thurs), $34 (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 (1 show opens February 7)

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
February 7 – 22

ASGT Judge 1       Debbie Funkhouser
BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
LTA Judge 2         Jennifer Lyman – reserved
MP Judge 4           Roger Stone & Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 4          Deborah Davidson – reserved
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
RMT Judge 4         Cathy Kieserman
SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – reserved

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:  E-mail audiencerelations@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a watch judge and provide the show title, date, time, and number of tickets.  Please note that matinees for musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out. Please reserve early if you want to attend 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: General $25, Senior/Student/Military $22
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 13B and follow directions above.


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open February 14)



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CLOSED – 110 shows in 2020: 1 closed - 0 with all ballots, 1 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Quadrille
January 3 – 19

ASGT Judge 2       Anne Petrenko – alt Debbie Funkhouser – reserved


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Okay, thanks!
Kira