** WATCH Weekly Report 11-09-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
As we head into the holiday season, this seems like a good time to
remind everyone that making their reservation as early as possible is
essential. While this is always a very good idea, the shows that always
sell out the quickest are musicals, family shows and holiday shows, and
shows this time of year tend to be all three. So please try to make
your reservation as soon as your name first appears on this report.
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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 (2 shows close by November 13)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Lifespan of a Fact
October 21 – November 12
Note: CPA is now offering two performances for each show that require face masks for patrons who need or want this option. For this show, face masks will be required for performances on Sunday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 11. Face masks are optional, but strongly encouraged, for all other performances.
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – alt Leah Hays – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 3 Michael Abendshein – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – 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.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Legally Blonde
October 28 – November 13
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Courtney Elkins – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp
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.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens November 11)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – If It's Monday, This Must Be Christmas
November 11 – 20
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 2 Rose Talbot – alt Amy Hines Bates
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LMP Judge 3 Anne Hull – reserved
LTA Judge 3 Jennifer Lyman – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
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: Evenings at 8:00pm; Matinees 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 9.9 miles. Turn right on Augusta Drive. Turn right on Seneca Ridge Drive.
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Last Five Years
November 4 – 19
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne – alt Nancy Davis
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese – alt Lisa Freese – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Karen Fleming – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Roger Munter
SSS Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi – alt David Gorsline – reserved
Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770
Company Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxgac@greenbeltartscenter.org. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $24 (adults), $22 (seniors/students/military), $12 (12 & under)
Musicals: $27, $24 and $14, respectively
Watch Rep Name: John Decker
Watch Rep E-Mail: gac@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway:
1. Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right.
2. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd.
3. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town.
4. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe. The address is 123 Centerway.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf
November 4 – 20
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan
FCT Judge 2 Cynthia Waldman – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 3 James Watson – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan – reserved
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton – reserved
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler
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.
Note: There is ongoing sidewalk construction outside the theater. We are working with the construction manager to keep our sidewalk open during performances and ensure the safety of our patrons. His team is constructing a walkway from the northern corner of the building to our front door. This should be accessible by the time we open this show. You will not be able to reach our door by going through the alley between CVS and Chipotle." "The alley" is a passageway through the building, connecting Colesville Road to the large parking lot behind the building.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens November 18)
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – The Sound of Music
November 18 – December 17
ASGT Judge 4 Patricia Browning
CFTC Judge 3 Jessica Russo Revand
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson
HBP Judge 3 James Watson
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding / Michael Abendshein
PTP Judge 1 Heather Bauer
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSI Judge 3 Stephen Foreman – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Sandy Kozel
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
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 IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open November 25 or 26)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Hello, Dolly!
November 25 – December 18
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons
MP Judge 1 Andy and Jean Aviles
RCP Judge 1 Jerry Morse
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp
RMT Judge 4 Jordan Clifford – alt Maggie Modig
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. Leave your phone number, email, and whether you wish to reserve a companion seat. WATCH Judges are highly encouraged to call early when attending a Musical or our Holiday show because these productions regularly sell out. Sunday matinee performances also sell out 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.
Rooftop Productions (RTP) – A Christmas Carol: The Musical
November 26 – December 11
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass
FCT Judge 4 Diane King
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
KAT Judge 1 Ben Simpson
LTA Judge 2 Patti Crowley
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
PWLT Judge 1 Pam Cribbs
RCP Judge 2 Joey Olson
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton
Performance Address: 9419 Battle Street Manassas VA 20110
Company Website: www.virginiaartfactory.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the ARTFactory at 703-330-2787 and leave a message as to which performance the ticket(s) is requested
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays & Saturdays 7:00pm; Sundays 3:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 Adults; $18 Students and Seniors 65+
Watch Rep Name: Ted Ballard
Watch Rep E-Mail: rtp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
OPTION #1 - FROM THE BELTWAY/SPRINGFIELD
Take I-95 South heading toward Richmond.
Take Exit 152 heading North on Route 234 toward Manassas.
Drive approximately 15 miles and make a right onto Business 234 driving into Old Town Manassas. Drive approximately 3 miles and take a right onto Prince William Street. Make a left at Battle Street, go over the railroad tracks and the Center for the Arts is on the right.
OPTION #2 - FROM THE BELTWAY/I-66
Take I-66 West heading toward Manassas. Take Exit 44 Manassas By-Pass Route 234. Drive approximately 6 miles to Route 28 North exit toward Manassas. Follow Route 28 into Manassas Historic District (traffic becomes one way). After crossing over Grant Avenue at traffic light, continue and make a right onto Battle Street. The Center for the Arts is on the left.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 66 closed - 53 with all ballots, 11 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 49 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Little Women
September 16 – October 2
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Newsies
September 17 – October 2
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Mamma Mia
September 23 – October 9
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – alt Heather Bauer – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
September 30 – October 9
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Circle Mirror Transformation
September 16 – October 8
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – Purlie Victorious
September 30 – October 16
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan – reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Peter and the Starcatcher
October 14 – 23
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp – reserved
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
October 7 – 22
CFTC Judge 2 Lori Crockett – alt Stacey Claytor – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
October 7 – 23
PWLT Judge 3 Terri Ritchey – alt Don Wilson – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Neil Twohig – reserved
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Wait Until Dark
October 7 – 30
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – November
October 14 – 29
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Heather Bauer – reserved
Reston Community Players (RCP) – A Little Night Music
October 14 – 30
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Addams Family
October 21 – 30
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Roger Munter – alt Ernie Molina – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler – reserved
Dominion Stage (DS) – King Hedley II
October 21 – November 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Design For Murder
October 15 – November 5
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – alt Don Ishler – reserved
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – reserved
PTP Judge 4 Heather Bauer – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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