** WATCH Weekly Report 01-18-23 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
According to Margaret, 1 in 4 ballots that should have had an Ensemble
score came in without it last year. 1 in 4. That’s a lot.
And ballots have already been coming in this year without an Ensemble score.
So, to review, Ensemble = Cast. It does not equal Chorus.
In other words, if there are 4 or more actors in total in the cast (Lead
+ Featured + Cameo + Chorus + whatever), you need to include an
Ensemble score on the ballot. Period.
It does not matter if it is a play or musical, or whether it has a Chorus or not, it needs an Ensemble score.
When in doubt, include an Ensemble score. We’d rather have Ensemble
scores we do not need than need Ensemble scores we do not have.
The default setting for Ensemble in the ballot is “N/A – Not Applicable”. This is not indicative that you do not need to enter a score. Please make sure you add a score before you hit Submit.
And if you do ever hit Submit and then notice you missed the Ensemble
score, you can immediately send Margaret an e-mail with the missing
score. Or if you notice another mistake in the ballot, you can also
email her with corrections. Her email address appears under “Useful
Links” in every 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.
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USEFUL LINKS:
(Please bookmark or add to your email address book)
Adjudication Coordinator’s email address – watchadjudication@gmail.com
Tabulator’s email address - watchtab@mac.com
Weekly Report back up website - http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org
Ballot - http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new
Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2023.pdf
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 22)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open January 20)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Towards Zero
January 20 – February 5
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
SSP Judge 1 Kim Ethridge
SSS Judge 3 Leigh Rawls
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods
Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email Michael Hartsfield at lmp508main@gmail.com or text Maureen Rogers at (301) 452-2557
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $15 - $20 plays; $18 - $22 musicals
Watch Rep Name: John Cholod
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-95 take exit for Route 216 East. Turn left at the third traffic light onto Main Street. In 2/10 of a mile, theater will be on your right.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Twelfth Night
January 20 – February 5
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – reserved
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
LMP Judge 3 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Franklin Coleman – reserved
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles
PWLT Judge 1 Becky Gould-Levine
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
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.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Boeing, Boeing
January 20 – 29
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – reserved
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Sandy Kozel
Performance Address: Reston Community Center’s CenterStage, Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston VA 20191
Company Website: www.restonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Reston Community Center Box Office at (703) 476-4500 x38 and leave a voicemail identifying yourself as a WATCH adjudicator, with your first and last name, phone number and email address as well as the number of tickets you require. The box office will follow up with an email containing the tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adult; $25 Senior and Student
Watch Rep Name: Jerry Morse
Watch Rep E-Mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (the Reston Parkway), turn left at the traffic signal, and cross over the Dulles Toll Road; go to the third traffic light, and turn left onto Glade Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Colts Neck Road. Enter the Hunters Woods Village Center immediately on your right (at the huge Safeway). Walk to the Community Center located behind Ledo’s Pizza. See map on website.
Note: RCP has gone virtual with their program. A link will be posted on the production page when the program is ready, and in your pre-show email from the box office.
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Crimes of the Heart
January 6 – 28
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
CFTC Judge 3 Stacey Claytor – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – reserved
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Either email boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org or call the box office at (410) 268-7373 opt. 2, and identify yourself as a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Full-Time Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Terry Averill
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 to the College Creek bridge.
Parking for the theater is easiest at the large Calvert Street Garage (State Garage) at 19 St. John's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, which is free of charge from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Mon-Thu nights and all weekends from 6:00 p.m. Friday night to 6:00 a.m. Monday. In addition to the State Garage, the Gotts Court Garage at West and Calvert Streets is also within walking distance. Visit annapolisparking.com or accessannapolis.com for more information on parking options.
Directions to the Calvert Street Garage: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge. 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.
Directions directly to the theater: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge, proceed straight at the light to College Ave. Turn left on to College Ave. Proceed one block and turn right on to North St. Turn right at State Circle and drive approximately halfway around the Circle to East Street. Turn right and the theater is one half block on your left.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Sister Act
January 14 – February 4
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Bob Thompson – alt Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Courtney Elkins – reserved
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry – reserved
SSI Judge 2 TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Sandy Kozel – alt Alden Michels
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 boxoffice@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's office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, so you may only hear back from him during that time
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Wednesday – Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm
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.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open January 27)
Dominion Stage (DS) – Boston Marriage
January 27 – February 11
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CFTC Judge 1 Lori Crockett – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
DTC Judge 4 Vitol Wiacek
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo – reserved
RTP Judge 2 Janice Dionne – reserved
SP Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – reserved
Performance Address: Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run, 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: Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm
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 1-395, take the Shirlington Exit. Veer to the far right as you cross over I-395 and go to the 2nd light and turn LEFT. This is Four Mile Run. Go to the first street on your LEFT and turn LEFT. 3700 S. Four Mile Run is the building on your right. You can park in the lot or anywhere on the street.
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Pride@Prejudice
January 27 – February 5
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
LMP Judge 4 Lorraine Brooks
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
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 or (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 Adults, $20 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 (3 shows open February 3 or 4)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Greatest Generation Speaks
February 3 – 19
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby
CFTC Judge 4 Marisela Douglass
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan
RLT Judge 2 Anne Cary / Leena Dev
RMT Judge 1 Amy Winter
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
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 on your right. Parking is across the street or on the left of the theatre. A map is available on the website.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Men on Boats
February 3 – 19
ASGT Judge 4 John Purnell
BCT Judge 2 Tonya Baroudi – reserved
CFTC Judge 2 Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
MP Judge 2 Mary Alexander / Cassandra Redding
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock
SSI Judge 1 Kat Brais
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
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) – Almost, Maine
February 4 – 19
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy
MP Judge 2 Mary Alexander / Cassandra Redding
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204
Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org for your free WATCH judge and companion ticket. Please advise of the date you'd like to attend and that you are a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm on weekdays and Saturday; 3:00 pm on Sunday
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 Adults; $22 Seniors/Military; $15 Students/Children
Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Virginia - Take 66 East to exit 71 (Fairfax Drive) towards Glebe Road. Turn right onto Glebe Road South (Virginia 120). Go 1.34 miles, crossing over Route 50. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
From Washington, DC, take Route 50 West (Arlington Blvd.) to Glebe road heading South. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
The new parking garage is located at the far end of Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. (For those that remember, the school was built on top of the old parking lot.) Please note there are two sharp turns.
Once in the garage, drive toward the back and to the left. You will see a big blue wall where the stairs and elevators are located. You can take either option.
Helpful tips:
- There is a difficult to see median as you pull into the top of the garage. If you hit this, you may harm your car. Please be aware of the median and enter the garage as slowly as possible!
- Please note that the reserved signs are reserved 24/7, please do not park there.
- Please note that The Arlington Players does not control the garage and we have been warned that the garage will lock when we are to be out of the building (11PM for evening shows). If you do not get to your car by the appointed time and the doors lock, we will not be able to get you into the garage.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 0 closed – 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
