** WATCH Weekly Report 02-23-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by February 27)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open February 25 or 26)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Blue Stockings
February 26 – March 19
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett – reserved
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson
MP Judge 1 Andy and Jean Aviles
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Jerry Morse – reserved
RMT Judge 3 Cathy Kieserman
SMP Judge 1 Ernesto Molina
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
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.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – A Delightful Quarantine
February 25 – March 12
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – reserved
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – reserved
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
MP Judge 2 Elizabeth Weiss / Mary Alexander
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
Performance Address: Reston Community Center’s CenterStage, 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 x38 and leave a voicemail identifying yourself as a WATCH adjudicator, with your first and last name, phone number and email address as well as the number of tickets you require. The box office will follow up with an email containing the tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
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: $30 Adult; $25 Senior and 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.
Note: RCP has gone virtual with their program. A link will be posted on the production page when the program is ready, and in your pre-show email from the box office. A reduced program should also be available for WATCH judges at the theater. If these are not readily available, please ask the House Manager.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Iolanthe
February 25 – March 6
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
FCT Judge 2 Cynthia Waldman – reserved
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Stephen Foreman – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Neil Twohig
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – reserved
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Company Website: www.vloc.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email VLOC WATCH board rep Amanda Jones at amincks@gmail.com to request tickets
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: Adults $28; Seniors $26; Students $24
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Jones
Watch Rep E-Mail: vloc@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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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Lost Boy
February 17 – March 6
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
BCT Judge 1 Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
DS Judge 2 Larry Grey
FCT Judge 2 Cynthia Waldman – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Patti Crowley – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – reserved
SSP Judge 1 Kim Ethridge
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods – alt Amanda Jones – reserved
Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Either call the box office at 410-268-7373 opt. 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): From the Beltway: Take Route 50 East to Exit 24 for Rowe Blvd. South. Proceed about 1 mile. Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge and proceed to the light at College Ave. Turn left on College Ave. Go one block and turn right on North St. Proceed to State Circle (one way street) and drive approximately two-thirds around the Circle to East Street. Turn right and the theater is one half block on your left.
Parking for the theater is easiest (and free!) at the large Calvert Street Garage (State Garage) at 19 St. John's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Directions: Stay in the left lane after crossing the College Creek bridge and 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 Calvert Street 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 Street. Turn left and the theater will be on your left a half block ahead. In addition to the State Garage, there are two public (pay) garages within walking distance: the Gotts Court Garage at West and Calvert Streets and the Hillman Garage between Duke of Gloucester and Main Streets. Please see the website if you need more information about those parking options.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open March 4)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open March 11)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Noises Off
March 11 – 27
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
KAT Judge 1 Ben Simpson
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 2 Patti Crowley – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp
RMT Judge 3 Cathy Kieserman
TAP Judge 4 Sandy Kozel
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
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.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Little Shop of Horrors
March 11 – April 3
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
CFTC Judge 2 Lori Crockett
CRT Judge 2 Krista Grimmett
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
LTA Judge Franklin Coleman
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine
RCP Judge 3 Lisa Freese
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
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.
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Sister Act
March 11 – 20
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan
SMP Judge 4 Courtney Elkins
SP Judge 3 Ellen Price
SSI Judge 1 TJ Lukacsina
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20109
Company Website: www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to PWLT website and click on PRODUCTIONS > TICKETS, fill out the form for WATCH JUDGE TICKETS (24 hours’ notice is required). Go to the bottom of the form to request accessible seating, companion ticket, or confirmation message
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm/ Sundays at 2:00 pm. Some family shows may have performances on Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 adults, $17 seniors/students/active military; $13 for children 12 and under
Musicals: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students/active military, $15 for children 12 and under. (Additional fees for online purchase)
Watch Rep Name: Don Wilson
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 South (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles to University Blvd and turn left, then turn left at the first intersection (Cannon Creek Lane), turn left at the next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking in front of the building.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Back of the Throat
March 11 – April 2
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser
CFTC Judge 3 Jessica Russo Revand
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree
HBP Judge 2 Tessa Silvestro
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding / Michael Abendshein
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods
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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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 6 closed - 2 with all ballots, 4 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
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Blithe Spirit
January 21 – February 6
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Shoah
January 21 – February 6
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Bright Star
January 19 – February 5
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Bad Seed
January 28 – February 6
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – MacBeth
January 28 – February 13
SMP Judge 1 Ernesto Molina – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
