** WATCH Weekly Report 01-26-22 **
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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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- DO check each theater’s COVID policies before attending any show, even if you think you already know what they are, and make sure you are comfortable attending
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 30)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open January 28)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – MacBeth
January 28 – February 13
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – reserved
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – reserved
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – alt Tessa Silvestro
KAT Judge 1 Ben Simpson – alt Debbie Mobley – reserved
MP Judge 3 Michael Abendshein – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Ernesto Molina
SSS Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi
TAP Judge 4 Sandy Kozel
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 and 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 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $15 - $18; Musicals: $17 - $20
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. Do not park in the urgent care center parking lot; if you do, your car will be towed.
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, Berry Road, 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. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily. Do not park in the urgent care center parking lot; if you do, your car will be towed.
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Bad Seed
January 28 – February 6
ACCT Judge 4 NEED ALTERNATE
CFTC Judge 3 Jessica Russo Revand
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Michael Hartsfield
LTA Judge 3 Jennifer Lyman – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
RCP Judge 3 Lisa Freese
SP Judge 3 Ellen Price – reserved
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels – 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: Contact RLT president to arrange reservation: Laura W. Andruski at LWAndruski@gmail.com. 518-928-1845 cell/text
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 for Adults, $20 for Seniors (62+) and Students
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 Route 28 for two miles, crossing Rockville Pike, and then over a bridge. Turn left at the traffic light onto First St, still on Route 28. Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Go four blocks and turn left on Edmonston and then immediately right into the Civic Center.
From Rockville Pike (from Bethesda): Turn right on First Street (traffic light after Wintergreen Shopping Center). At second traffic light turn right onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the left.
From the East: Viers Mill Road, enter Rockville, pass Twinbrook Shopping Center and go to traffic light at Edmonston Drive. Turn right. (Watch for small green Civic Center sign at the right turn.) Take Edmonston until you reach the Civic Center area.
From Olney and Leisure World: Georgia Avenue to Norbeck Road. Turn onto Norbeck towards Rockville. Pass Gude Drive and turn at next light (shopping center on the left) onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the left.
Or call 240-314-8690 for further directions.
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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Blithe Spirit
January 21 – February 6
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
HBP Judge 3 James Watson
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Terri Ritchey
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan
SSI Judge 4 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo 22191 Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge VA 22191
Company Website: www.castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call reservation line at (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.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Shoah
January 21 – February 6
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
CRT Judge 1 Robinette Dorsey
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
LTA Judge 4 Eva Shinagel – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Anne Cary – reserved
RMT Judge 4 Jordan Clifford – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Courtney Elkins – 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) – Bright Star
January 19 – February 5
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
FCT Judge 4 Diane King – alt Bryan Marsh – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons
PWLT Judge 1 Pam Cribbs – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
Performance Address: 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Company Website: www.thelittletheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Box Office Manager, Jeffrey Westlake, at jeff@thelittletheatre.com or call the Business Office at 703-683-5778, ext. 1 (NOT the direct Box Office line and NOT online). Please note: Jeff is only in the office Tuesday through Friday, so you will only hear back from him 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 (no shows open February 4)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open February 11)
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 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.
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play
January 15 – 23
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
LTA Judge 4 Eva Shinagel – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese – alt Victor Yager – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
