WATCH Weekly Reports: August 2022

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-31-22

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-31-22 **
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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.

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

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Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2022.pdf

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by September 4)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Heather Bauer

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″

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3

DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis – alt Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 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 2 PM. Closing show is Saturday at 2 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 THIS WEEK (no shows open September 2)

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RUNNING (no shows are running now)

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens September 9)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Art
September 9 – October 1

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 4          Ron Araújo
FCT Judge 4          Diane King
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig – alt Eric Scerbo
SMP Judge 1         Ernesto Molina
SP Judge 4             John Geddie
SSI Judge 3           Stephen Foreman – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Sandy Kozel
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas

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 IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open September 16 or 17)

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Little Women
September 16 – October 2

CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
FCT Judge 2          Cynthia Waldman
HBP Judge 4          Jason Ellis
KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
SP Judge 3             Ellen Price
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig
TAP Judge 3          Will Shingler

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
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: Nancy Kiffer
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.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Circle Mirror Transformation
September 16 – October 8

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett
CPA Judge 4          Beth Terranova
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles
PPF Judge 4           Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
RLT Judge 2          Anne Cary / Leena Dev
SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina

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.

The Arlington Players (TAP) – Newsies
September 17 – October 2

DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 3          James Watson
LMP Judge 4         Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 1           Mario Font
RCP Judge 3          Lisa Freese
SMP Judge 4         Courtney Elkins
SSI Judge 2           Ande Kolp
SSP Judge 3           David Robinson
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones

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. A parking garage is available for theater patrons: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY

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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 47 closed - 41 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 41 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts – reserved

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14

BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved

Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20

CFTC Judge 1       Marisela Douglass – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods – reserved

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Clue: The Musical
August 5 – 21

HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – alt Emily Meyers – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira

Thursday, August 25, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-24-22

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-24-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Please note: If you are assigned to see “Sweat” at SSP, matinees have been changed to 2:00pm (updated below as well).

Also, lately more emails than usual seem to be going astray before they reach me. If you ever notice information missing from a report that you have previously contacted me about, please reach out again.

Similarly, when you send your ballot it goes directly to Margaret and I don’t know about it until she sends the confirmation email. So, if you have submitted your ballot and your name still appears in a report, it either means she did not receive it, or I did not receive the confirmation email. Again, please reach out.

Finally, no, neither of us is losing their mind. (Well, not about this, anyway.) I was having computer issues yesterday, so this report is going out (way too early) Thursday morning. Apologies for the delay.

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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

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-17-22

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-17-22 **
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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.

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-10-22

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-10-22 **
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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.

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

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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 (2 shows close by August 14)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz – 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, 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.

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14

BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
FCT Judge 3          Tina Embree – reserved
MP Judge 4            Joy Wyne – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – reserved
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved

Performance Address: Potomac Falls High School; 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling, VA 20165
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email WATCH Coordinator at jlgeddiejd@aol.com and cc: boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: John Geddie
Watch Rep E-Mail: sp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Tysons, travel west on Route 7 for 10.7 miles. Take right exit for Cascades Parkway/1794 north. Turn left on Algonkian Parkway. Turn right into Potomac Falls High School.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open August 12)

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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley – reserved
BCT Judge 2          Rose Talbot
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett – reserved
CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
MP Judge 2            Mary Alexander – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Heather Bauer
RMT Judge 4         Jordan Clifford
SSS Judge 3           Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved

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″

Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20

CFTC Judge 1       Marisela Douglass – reserved
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
LTA Judge 1          Franklin Coleman – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 4          Bill Righter – alt Mike Gahan – reserved
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo – alt David Robinson – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods

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 by driving around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot and separate entrance for Theatre Two.

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Clue: The Musical
August 5 – 21

DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Ronan – reserved
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – reserved

Performance Address: Kentland Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at 240-246-6710
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for play, $22 for musical
Note: No refunds or exchanges. The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances. The box office is open M-F from 10-5 and one hour prior to performance. Tickets can be purchased with credit card or cash
Watch Rep Name: Joy Wyne
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@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 Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of hill.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens August 19)

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 4          Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 3         Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 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 August 26)

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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 43 closed - 35 with all ballots, 7 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 35 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Once Upon a Mattress
July 1 – 17

DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan – reserved

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Native Gardens
June 24 – July 16

BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CFTC Judge 4       Stacey Claytor – reserved

Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Best Worst That Can Happen
July 8 – 24

HBP Judge 2          Tessa Silvestro – reserved

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Bright Star
June 30 – July 23

CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Shrek the Musical
July 15 – 24
Closed early, need 2 more alternate ballots

PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey – alt Justin Streletz – reserved
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Janice Dionne – reserved (for cancelled show)
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods – reserved (for cancelled show)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – One Slight Hitch
July 8 – 31

MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Becky Gould-Levine – alt Don Wilson – reserved

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 8 – August 7

HBP Judge 4          Jason Ellis – reserved
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-03-22

** WATCH Weekly Report 08-03-22 **
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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.

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

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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 (1 show closes by August 7)

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 8 – August 7

HBP Judge 4          Jason Ellis – reserved
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – 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.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open August 4 or 5)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 2          Rose Talbot
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett – reserved
CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
MP Judge 2            Mary Alexander – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Heather Bauer
RLT Judge 1          Laura Andruski – reserved
RMT Judge 4         Jordan Clifford
SSS Judge 3           Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved

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″

Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20

CFTC Judge 1       Marisela Douglass
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais – alt Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
LTA Judge 1          Franklin Coleman – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp
PTP Judge 4          Bill Righter – alt Mike Gahan – reserved
RCP Judge 4          Jolene Vettese
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo – alt David Robinson – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods

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 by driving around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot and separate entrance for Theatre Two.

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Clue: The Musical
August 5 – 21

ACCT Judge 1       Jayn Rife – reserved
DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Ronan – reserved
SSS Judge 4           Maureen Roult – reserved
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones

Performance Address: Kentland Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at 240-246-6710
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for play, $22 for musical
Note: No refunds or exchanges. The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances. The box office is open M-F from 10-5 and one hour prior to performance. Tickets can be purchased with credit card or cash
Watch Rep Name: Joy Wyne
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@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 Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of hill.

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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 4          Ron Araújo – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz – reserved
RCP Judge 2          Joey Olson
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig – reserved
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – 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, 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.

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14

BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
FCT Judge 3          Tina Embree – reserved
LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved
MP Judge 4            Joy Wyne – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Lisa Freese
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved

Performance Address: Potomac Falls High School; 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling, VA 20165
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email WATCH Coordinator at jlgeddiejd@aol.com and cc: boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: John Geddie
Watch Rep E-Mail: sp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Tysons, travel west on Route 7 for 10.7 miles. Take right exit for Cascades Parkway/1794 north. Turn left on Algonkian Parkway. Turn right into Potomac Falls High School.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open August 12)

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens August 19)

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 4          Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 3         Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 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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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 42 closed - 35 with all ballots, 6 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 34 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – El Capitan
June 10 – 19
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Once Upon a Mattress
July 1 – 17

CFTC Judge 4       Stacey Claytor – reserved
DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan – reserved

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Native Gardens
June 24 – July 16

BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CFTC Judge 4       Stacey Claytor – reserved

Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Best Worst That Can Happen
July 8 – 24

HBP Judge 2          Tessa Silvestro – reserved

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Bright Star
June 30 – July 23

CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – reserved

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Shrek the Musical
July 15 – 24
Closed early, need 2 more alternate ballots

PTP Judge 4          Bill Righter – alt Kim Fry – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey – alt Justin Streletz – reserved
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Janice Dionne – reserved (for cancelled show)
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods – reserved (for cancelled show)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – One Slight Hitch
July 8 – 31

MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Becky Gould-Levine – alt Don Wilson – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Lisa Freese – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira