Wednesday, September 14, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 09-14-22

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 09-14-22 ** 
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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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  1. 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
  2. DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
  3. DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
  4. If you go see a show that you were not assigned to see, please let me know in case we need an alternate. Try to keep the playbills for all shows you see at WATCH company theaters, at least until you see that it has closed with all ballots received. Similarly, if you see a note that an alternate is needed and you are available to see that show, please let me know.
  5. 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
 
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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 (no shows close by September 18)
 
 
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OPENING THIS WEEK (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 – reserved
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 – reserved
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett – reserved
CPA Judge 4          Beth Terranova – reserved
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – reserved
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles
PPF Judge 4           Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
RLT Judge 2          Leena Dev – reserved
SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina – reserved
 
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 – reserved
LMP Judge 4         Marge McGugan – reserved
PPF Judge 1           Mario Font – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Lisa Freese
SMP Judge 4         Courtney Elkins – reserved
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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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
 
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Art
September 9 – October 1
 
ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley – reserved
BCT Judge 4          Ron Araújo
FCT Judge 4          Diane King
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig alt Eric Scerbo – reserved
SMP Judge 1         Ernesto Molina
SSI Judge 3           Stephen Foreman – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Sandy Kozel
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas – 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 (3 shows open September 23)
 
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Mamma Mia
September 23 – October 9
 
ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler alt Heather Bauer
RCP Judge 4          Jolene Vettese
RLT Judge 4          Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 3         Paul Brewster – reserved
SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina
SSP Judge 1           Kim Ethridge
 
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) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
September 23 – October 9
 
CFTC Judge 4       Stacey Claytor
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
DTC Judge 3         Jason Damaso alt Mario Font – reserved
FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 1          Laura Andruski
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – reserved
SSP Judge 1           Kim Ethridge
 
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) – Moon Over Buffalo
September 23 – October 2
 
BCT Judge 2          Rose Talbot
CPA Judge 3          Danny Brooks
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek
GAC Judge 1         John Decker – reserved
LTA Judge 4          Eva Shinagel – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Becky Gould-Levine
RMT Judge 1         Eric Scerbo
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock
SSS Judge 4           Maureen Roult
VLOC Judge         Kent Woods
 
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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens September 30)
 
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – Purlie Victorious
September 30 – October 16
 
ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser
CFTC Judge 3       Jessica Russo Revand
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan
LTA Judge 2          Patti Crowley
MP Judge 3            Cassandra Redding / Michael Abendshein
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey
RCP Judge 2          Joey Olson
SP Judge 2             Kim Fry
 
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.

 
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 49 closed - 43 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
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14
 
BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved, ballot sent
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved
 
 
Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20
 
CFTC Judge 1       Marisela Douglass – 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
 
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3
 
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved
 
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Okay, thanks!
Kira

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