Sunday, January 5, 2020

WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-20


** WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-20 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:



Welcome to the 2020 WATCH year!  Thank you all for agreeing to serve this year.  We could not do it without you.  My name is Kira Hogan, and I am happy to be serving as your Adjudication Coordinator once again this year. 



This section at the top is where I post important information.  Please take the time to read it.  I won’t have something here every week, and I try to keep it relatively short (despite what the below might suggest).  But if I do include something here, it is because it is something important I think everyone needs to know.



Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential for new judges, but it could not hurt for returning judges to read as a refresher.



There are basically three steps to the judging process:



1.      Search the weekly report for your name.  If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date.  (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process.  I need to track every judge who sees every show, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you pestering emails.)

2.      See your show.

3.      After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is under “USEFUL LINKS” below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website).  The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date.  However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind.  (2 to 3 days is even better.)  Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, your rep and me.  Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report.   If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know.  Margaret, our tabulator, likes to receive copies of the playbills for every show, so if you have the capability, you can send her a copy of the playbill at watchtab@mac.com.



And that’s it in a nutshell.  Pretty easy, right?



I will send a report every Wednesday.  However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report immediately after sending it out.  This link is also listed below, and I highly recommend you bookmark this site on both your phone and computer so you can easily access it if you need to.  These reports contain all the information you need for each theater, so having the blog site bookmarked on your phone could come in handy as you are on your way to the venue.



The “Just the Facts” document with every theater’s information is also posted on the WATCH website.  That link can be found below as well. 



Please make sure you read this report every week.  Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling.  So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway just in case. 



The WATCH board has created new training materials, so all judges are required to view this training before their first assignment.  It is up to each rep to make sure their judges are trained.  Training can be found on the homepage of the WATCH website.  Please be sure to submit the confirmation form once you have finished viewing all videos.



If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at adjudication@washingtontheater.org.



And now back to our regularly scheduled programming …







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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



e-ballot - http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new



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



Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2020.pdf



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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 5)





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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens January 3)



Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Quadrille

January 3 – 19



ASGT Judge 2       Anne Petrenko

CFTC Judge 2       Amanda Herman

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova

FCT Judge 4          Tina Embree

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen

PPF Judge 2          Scott Stofko

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

RMT Judge 4         Cathy Keiserman

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

TCP Judge 4          Andrew Ennis



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: Plays: $24 (adults), $22 (seniors/students/military), $12 (12 & under); Musicals: $27, $24 and $14, respectively

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 (3 shows open January 10)



Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Children

January 10 – February 1



ASGT Judge 1       Debbie Funkhouser

CFTC Judge 2       Amanda Herman

KAT Judge 2         Debbie Mobley

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese

RLT Judge 1          Ken Kemp

RMT Judge 1         Maggie Modig

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan



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



CPA Judge 4         Pam & Ted Mussenden

GAC Judge 3        Roy Peterson – alt John Decker

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

LTA Judge 1         Kira Hogan

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles

PPF Judge 2          Scott Stofko

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne

TCP Judge 3          Vicki Cline



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.





Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Yellow Face

January 10 – February 1



ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos

ASGT Judge 4       Carolyn Kirby

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull

MP Judge 3           Anne VanDercook

PWLT Judge 3      Becky Gould-Levine

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson

RMT Judge 3         Eric Scerbo

SSI Judge 2           Conni Trump Ross

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 IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open January 17 or 18)



Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – I Hate Hamlet

January 17 – February 2



ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap

CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill

DS Judge 2            Larry Grey

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe

LTA Judge 2         Jennifer Lyman

PPF Judge 3          Chuck O’Toole

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler

TCP Judge 1          Theresa Cinalli

VLOC Judge 4      Bob Gudauskas



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.





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

January 18 – February 8



ACCT Judge 4      Carolyn Ricks

FCT Judge 2          Cynthia Waldman

KAT Judge 4         Kat Brais

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

SMP Judge 2         Ernesto Molina

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan

VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones



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.





Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Move Over, Mrs. Markham

January 17 – February 2



ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife

CRT Judge 4         Brittney Williams

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo

GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline - 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

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks

DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer

PPF Judge 1          Mario Font

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley

RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows

SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani

TAP Judge 1          Sandy Kozel



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.





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CLOSED – 110 shows in 2020: 0 closed - 0 with all ballots, 0 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.





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Okay, thanks!

Kira, ready to rock




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