** WATCH Weekly Report 01-04-23 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
Welcome to the 2023 WATCH year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.
Thank you all for agreeing to serve as judges this year. We could not
do it without you. For those of you joining us for the first time, my
name is Kira Hogan, and I will be serving as your Adjudication
Coordinator once again.
This section at the top is where I post important information. Please
take the time to read it. I won’t have something here every week, and I
try to keep it relatively short (despite what the below might
suggest). But if I do include anything here, it is because it is
something important that I think everyone needs to know.
Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential
for new judges, but it wouldn’t hurt for returning judges to read as a
refresher.
There are basically four steps to the judging process:
- Search the weekly report for your name. If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date. (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process. I need to track every judge who sees every show, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you and your rep pestering emails.)
- See your show.
- After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is under “USEFUL LINKS” below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website). The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date. However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind. (2 to 3 days is even better.) It might be a good idea for anyone filling out a ballot for the first time or who needs a refresher to watch the balloting section of training again right before filling out their first ballot. There is a precise way it needs to be done, and if done incorrectly, it makes the job of Margaret, our tabulator, much harder and leads to more errors in tabulation.
- Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, to your rep and to me. Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report. If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know. Margaret likes to receive copies of the playbills for every show, so if you have the capability, you can send her a copy of the playbill at watchtab@mac.com.
I will send a report every Wednesday. However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report shortly after sending it out. This link is also listed below, and I highly recommend you bookmark this site on both your phone and computer so you can easily access it if you need to. These reports contain all the information you need for each theater, so having the blog site bookmarked on your phone could come in handy as you are on your way to the venue.
Please make sure you read this report every week. Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling. So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway, just in case. And if you see your name listed for a show you were not expecting, please don’t worry. Show and schedule changes may result in you seeing a show you were not expecting to see and/or at a time you did not expect it. If you do not see a show listed that you were expecting to see, it means that show has been cancelled or postponed.
On some reports you will see a note “Alternate Needed” next to a judge’s name. This means that the assigned judge could not attend the production and their theater’s alternates also could not attend. If you can adjudicate the production as an alternate, please let me know. Similarly, if you see a show that you were not assigned to, please keep your program and let me know. That way I can call on you if we end up needing an alternate ballot after the show closes.
All new judges are required to review the training videos before their first assignment, and it is up to each rep to make sure their judges are trained. Training videos can be found under the “For Judges” tab of the WATCH website (it is called “Adjudication Criteria”). Please be sure to submit the confirmation form once you have finished viewing all the videos.
The “Just the Facts” document with every theater’s information is also posted on the WATCH website. That link can be found below as well. But please note that the information for each theater listed in the weekly report contains the most up to date information. Things may change across the year, but we do not update the Just the Facts document with these changes.
If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at watchadjudication@gmail.com. I would recommend adding this to your email address book, both for ease of contacting me and in hopes my emails to you do not get bounced and/or sent to Spam.
And now, on to our regularly scheduled program …
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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 8)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens January 6)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Crimes of the Heart
January 6 – 28
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
CFTC Judge 3 Stacey Claytor
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan
RMT Judge 2 Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton
SSI Judge 3 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones
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.
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RUNNING (no shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens January 14)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Sister Act
January 14 – February 4
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp
PWLT Judge 4 Bob Thompson
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig
SMP Judge 3 Courtney Elkins
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry
SSI Judge 2 TJ Lukacsina
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
TAP Judge 3 Sandy Kozel
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 IN TWO WEEKS (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
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 1 Carolina Adams
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
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
CRT Judge 2 Sally Flores
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
LMP Judge 3 Marge McGugan
LTA Judge 2 Franklin Coleman
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles
PWLT Judge 1 Becky Gould-Levine
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
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
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster
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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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
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