** WATCH Weekly Report 06-21-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
No, you have not lost any days, and I have not lost my mind. I am
sending the report a day early because I am going out of town and wanted
to get this out before I go. Next week you will have a guest
Adjudication Coordinator – Jenna Ballard – on Wednesday this time. Now
on to other important news.
While it is always a good idea to reserve early to avoid a sold out
show, it is especially true for musicals, even more so for summer
musicals, and most especially so for musicals that appeal to kids. So
if you are assigned to “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” at PTP opening in
a couple of weeks (look for your name below), make your reservation NOW. Seriously. Right now. I’ll wait.
Any other musical that appears below is also likely to sell very quickly, so jump on those now as well.
And for good measure, if you are assigned any other shows in the report,
go ahead and make those reservations now so we can both cross it off
our to-do lists.
Also, the final performances of “Rock of Ages” at ASGT were cancelled
due to COVID. If you saw this show on your own and can fill out an
alternate ballot, please let me know.
Phew. If you read all the way through that, you get a gold star.
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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:
- DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. It’s very long, and the reply will include the entire thing. Please send a new email to watchadjudication@gmail.com
- DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
- DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
- 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.
- 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
USEFUL LINKS:
WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org
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/JustTheFacts2022.pdf
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (3 shows close by June 26)
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Head Over Heels
June 10 – 26
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods – alt Amanda Jones – reserved
Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Company Website: damascustheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Gaithersburg Arts Barn at (301) 258-6394 to reserve one free ticket. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Must pay for companion ticket
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket at Arts Barn
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm; Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $24; $20 for students ages 15 - 21
Watch Rep Name: Jason Damaso
Watch Rep E-Mail: dtc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): I 270 North or South to Sam Eig Highway West, North on Great Seneca Highway, Left on Kentlands Blvd, Left on Booth Street, Right on Hart Road to top of hill.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Prelude to a Kiss
June 4 – 25
CRT Judge 1 Krista Grimmett – reserved
FCT Judge 2 Cynthia Waldman – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski – alt Ken Kemp – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Neil Twohig
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.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Playing Juliet and Casting Othello
June 10 – 25
DTC Judge 4 Vitol Wiacek – alt Shelly Horn – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
MP Judge 2 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Stephen Foreman – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church VA 22042
Company Website: www.providenceplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email tickets@providenceplayers.org or call 703-425-6782
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Evenings at 7:30PM, Matinees at 2:00PM
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take exit 50 A-B and follow the signs for Arlington. Take Arlington Blvd (Rte. 50) East toward Arlington for ~2 miles; turn left onto Annandale Road. The James Lee Community Center will be on your right about .3 mile.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens June 24)
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Native Gardens
June 24 – July 16
BCT Judge 1 Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
RMT Judge 3 Cathy Kieserman
SMP Judge 2 Roger Munter
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
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 boxoffice@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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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open June 30 or July 1)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Bright Star
June 30 – July 23
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien
FCT Judge 4 Diane King
KAT Judge 1 Ben Simpson
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
RCP Judge 2 Joey Olson
SP Judge 4 John Geddie
SSI Judge 4 Rebecca Hanauer
TAP Judge 4 Sandy Kozel
Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com or (410) 268-9212 and let them know you are a WATCH judge in need of tickets. Please keep in mind that we are an outdoor theater, so performances are subject to rain out for the safety of our performers. If this happens, your ticket can be used for another performance, but you will need to coordinate that rain date with the box office
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Sundays, and select Wednesdays @ 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $27
Watch Rep Name: Ashley Gladden-Vellon
Watch Rep E-Mail: asgt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland Route 50: Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis.
Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House), and then turn right.
Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right hand lane.
Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (between Bank of America & The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester.
Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign.
Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street for approximately 300 feet.
ASGT is on your right. Look for our lit marquee.
Arriving by water? Hone in on N 38˚ 58.627″ x W 76˚ 29.225″
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Once Upon a Mattress
July 1 – 17
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
HBP Judge 3 James Watson – reserved
KAT Judge 4 Debbie Mobley
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Anne Cary / Leena Dev
SP Judge 3 Ellen Price
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald box office at 240-314-8690. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge
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: $26 Adults; $23 Students & Seniors
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.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 1 – 10
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
CFTC Judge 3 Jessica Russo Revand
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe
KAT Judge 3 Kat Brais
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock
SSP Judge 1 Kim Ethridge
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn
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: Thursday July 7th, Friday July 1st and 8th, and Saturday July 2nd and 9th at 8:00 p.m. / Saturday July 2nd, Sunday July 3rd and 10th at 3:00 pm
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. A parking garage is available for theater patrons: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open July 8)
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Best Worst That Can Happen
July 8 – 24
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe
HBP Judge 2 Tessa Silvestro
PPF Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
PWLT Judge 1 Pam Cribbs
SMP Judge 3 Paul Brewster
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton
SSI Judge 1 TJ Lukacsina
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn
Performance Address: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria VA 22308
Company Website: www.acctonline.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to accttheater@gmail.com. Indicate your name, judge number, theater name, phone number, show name, performance date and number of tickets required
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings @ 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees @ 2 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $18 (general), $15 students (18 and under), seniors (65+) and active duty military for plays; musicals are $20 and $18, respectively
Watch Rep Name: Leah Hays
Watch Rep E-Mail: acct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From inner or outer beltway take the exit for Route One South. Turn at first intersection onto Ft. Hunt Road (South). Proceed South through 6 traffic lights. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is on the southwest corner of Fort Hunt Road and Collingwood Road. Performances are in Wesley Hall.
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – One Slight Hitch
July 8 – 31
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross
LMP Judge 2 Michael Hartsfield
MP Judge 1 Andy and Jean Aviles
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine
RCP Judge 3 Lisa Freese
RTP Judge 2 Janice Dionne
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 301-805-0219 and leave a message at the beep. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 adult / $17 senior and students
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: bct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway – proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area, and Left on Route 3 South, or alternatively, pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light at Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 8 – August 8
ASGT Judge 4 Patricia Browning
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross
SMP Judge 3 Paul Brewster
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSI Judge 4 Rebecca Hanauer
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones
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.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 32 closed - 26 with all ballots, 6 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots.
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 25 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Cinderella (Rogers & Hammerstein's version)
April 29 – May 22
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Hunchback of Notre Dame
April 29 – May 22
RLT Judge 4 Emily Meyers – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Importance of Being Earnest
May 7 – 22
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan – reserved
Dominion Stage (DS) – [title of show]
May 6 – 21; June 10 & 11
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Rock of Ages
May 26 – June 18
FINAL SHOWS CANCELLED; NEED 2 MORE ALTERNATE BALLOTS
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo – reserved (for cancelled show)
PPF Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – alt Mark Hamberger – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp – reserved (for cancelled show)
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult – reserved (for cancelled show)
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
June 3 – 19
CRT Judge 2 Krista Grimmett – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas – reserved
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – El Capitan
June 10 – 19
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – alt Leah Hays – reserved
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis – reserved
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Leena Dev – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Ernesto Molina – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
Already mentally on vacation
