WATCH Weekly Reports: July 2023

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

WATCH Weekly Report 07-26-23

** WATCH Weekly Report 07-26-23 **
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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, July 19, 2023

WATCH Weekly Report 07-19-23

** WATCH Weekly Report 07-19-23 **
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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/JustTheFacts2023.pdf

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (5 shows close by July 23)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Wedding Belles
July 7 – 23

BCT Judge 2          Tonya Baroudi – reserved
LMP Judge 4         Lorraine Brooks

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 at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $18 (general), $15 students (18 and under), seniors (65+) and active duty military for plays; $20 and $18, respectively for musicals
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.

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – First Date
June 29 – July 22

RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
SSI Judge 2           TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSP Judge 1           Kim Ethridge – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods

Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: www.summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com 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: 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30
Watch Rep Name: Carolyn Kirby
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 (to the right of 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 marquee. Allow enough time to locate limited paid parking.

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Ragtime
June 30 – July 23

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby – alt Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Ahryel Tinker
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter

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) – Arsenic and Old Lace
July 14 – 23

ASGT Judge 4       John Purnell – reserved
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek – alt Mario Font – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Becky Gould-Levine – Terri Ritchey – reserved
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – reserved

Performance Address: Virginia Art Factory, 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: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 Adults; $18 Students and Seniors 65+
Watch Rep Name: Ahryel Tinker
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.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Revolutionists
July 14 – 23

Please note the alternative performance space and details for this space below.

CFTC Judge 4       Marisela Douglass – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved
RLT Judge 1          Laura Andruski – alt Ken Kemp – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller

Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, 103, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Company Website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to Seth Ghitelman at sghitelman@ssstage.org. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket at Gaithersburg Arts Barn
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults; $20 Students (age 15 – 21)
Watch Rep Name: David Gorsline
Watch Rep E-Mail: sss@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 THIS WEEK (3 shows open July 21 or 22)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Absence of a Cello
July 21 – August 13

ASGT Judge 2       Debbie Funkhouser
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage
LTA Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
PPF Judge 4           Sarah Baczewski – reserved
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig
SSI Judge 2           TJ Lukacsina
SSP Judge 3           David Robinson
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required. Call 301-805-0219 and select option 1 when prompted. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $20 seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: bct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway – proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area, and Left on Route 3 South; or alternatively, pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light at Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Big Fish
July 21 – 29

Please note the change in evening performance time below.

CPA Judge 3          Danny Brooks
CRT Judge 2          Sally Ann Flores – reserved
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage
LMP Judge 1         Anne Hull – reserved
LTA Judge 1          Nick Friedlander – reserved
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey – alt Becky Gould-Levine
RMT Judge 2         Cathy Kieserman
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 3          Sandy Kozel – reserved

Performance Address: Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Company Website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email CFTCBoxOffice@gmail.com at least 72 hours before the date of the performance you wish to attend and identify yourself as a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for Johnson Middle School
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 7:00 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Snellings
Watch Rep E-Mail: cftc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495, take the exit for US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. In about 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Freaky Friday
July 22 – August 19

This show is already selling very quickly – some performances may already be sold out. Please make your reservation ASAP.

CFTC Judge 2       Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa
DS Judge 2            Zell Murphy – alt Gary DiNardo – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe – reserved
LMP Judge 3         Marge McGugan – reserved
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Chrissy Mastrangelo – reserved
RCP Judge 4          Nida Syed – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp / David Gross

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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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens July 28)

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Honk!
July 28 – August 13

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett
CFTC Judge 4       Marisela Douglass
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
FCT Judge 4          Bryan Marsh
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher
RLT Judge 2          Anne Cary – reserved
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 3         Courtney Elkins
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas

Performance Address: Dominion High School; 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please send email to boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org and cc: WATCH Coordinator at sp@washingtontheater.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30 pm; Sundays 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 into Dominion High School.

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open August 3 or 4)

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Footloose
August 3 – September 3

This show is already selling very quickly – some performances may already be sold out. Please make your reservation ASAP.

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 1          Fred Nelson
CFTC Judge 3       Stacey Claytor
CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DTC Judge 3         Jason Damaso
FCT Judge 2          Tina Embree
GAC Judge 1         John Decker
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey
RTP Judge 1          Vince Worthington
SSP Judge 3           David Robinson

Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: www.summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com 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: 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30
Watch Rep Name: Carolyn Kirby
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 (to the right of 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 marquee. Allow enough time to locate limited paid parking.

Dominion Stage (DS) – Brute Farce
August 4 – 19

CRT Judge 3          Harold Kiffer
LMP Judge 4         Lorraine Brooks
LTA Judge 4          Patti Crowley
RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta
RLT Judge 4          Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 1         Caroline Adams
SSI Judge 3           Rebecca Hanauer
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 2           Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas

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: 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 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 go 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.

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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 53 closed – 48 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 43 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

St. Mark’s Players (SMP) – Perfect Arrangement
February 17 – March 4
Closed with 8 ballots due to performance cancellations

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Head Over Heels
May 25 – June 17
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Sondheim on Sondheim
June 2 – 18

RLT Judge 4          Emily Meyers – reserved; ballot sent

Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – HMS Pinafore
June 9 – 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years
June 3 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Laramie Project
June 9 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Don't Dress for Dinner
June 9 – 24

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Ahryel Tinker – reserved

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Something Rotten
May 26 – June 24

LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 2            Cassandra Redding – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Becky Gould-Levine – reserved

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Patchwork Girl of Oz
June 16 – July 8

DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte – reserved

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Into the Woods
June 30 – July 16
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

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Okay, thanks!
Kira

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

WATCH Weekly Report 07-12-23

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

The production of “Merrily We Roll Along” at Greenbelt Arts Center, which appeared on last week’s report, has been cancelled and there will not be an alternate show for adjudication in its place. If you were assigned to this show you should have received an email from me last week with this information. But in case you didn’t, here it is.

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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 (1 show closes by July 16)

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Into the Woods
June 30 – July 16

FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe – reserved
RCP Judge 1          Lisa Freese – reserved
SMP Judge 1         Caroline Adams
SSS Judge 4           Maureen Roult – reserved

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at (240) 314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Evenings at 8:00 pm; Matinees at 2:00 pm
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 (2 shows open July 14)

Rooftop Productions (RTP) – Arsenic and Old Lace
July 14 – 23

ACCT Judge 3       Marg Soroos
ASGT Judge 4       John Purnell – reserved
CFTC Judge 3       Stacey Claytor
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek
PWLT Judge 1      Becky Gould-Levine – Terri Ritchey – reserved
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter
SP Judge 4             John Geddie – alt Jim Bowen-Collinson – reserved
SSI Judge 3           Rebecca Hanauer – alt Kat Brais – reserved
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo – reserved
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – reserved

Performance Address: Virginia Art Factory, 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: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 Adults; $18 Students and Seniors 65+
Watch Rep Name: Ahryel Tinker
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.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Revolutionists
July 14 – 23

Please note the alternative performance space and details for this space below.

ACCT Judge 1       Jayn Rife – reserved
ASGT Judge 3       Patricia Browning
CFTC Judge 4       Marisela Douglass
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
LTA Judge 1          Nick Friedlander – reserved
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles
RLT Judge 1          Laura Andruski – alt Ken Kemp
TAP Judge 3          Sandy Kozel – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller

Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, 103, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Company Website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to Seth Ghitelman at sghitelman@ssstage.org. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket at Gaithersburg Arts Barn
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults; $20 Students (age 15 – 21)
Watch Rep Name: David Gorsline
Watch Rep E-Mail: sss@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 (3 shows are running now)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Wedding Belles
July 7 – 23

BCT Judge 2          Tonya Baroudi – reserved
CPA Judge 2          Terry Averill – reserved
LMP Judge 4         Lorraine Brooks
PTP Judge 4          Melissa Linsky – reserved
RMT Judge 1         Amy Winter – reserved

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 at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $18 (general), $15 students (18 and under), seniors (65+) and active duty military for plays; $20 and $18, respectively for musicals
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.

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – First Date
June 29 – July 22

RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
SSI Judge 2           TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSP Judge 1           Kim Ethridge – reserved
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods

Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: www.summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com 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: 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30
Watch Rep Name: Carolyn Kirby
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 (to the right of 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 marquee. Allow enough time to locate limited paid parking.

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Ragtime
June 30 – July 23

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby – alt Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
GAC Judge 1         John Decker – reserved
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Ahryel Tinker
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter

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.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open July 21 or 22)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Absence of a Cello
July 21 – August 13

ASGT Judge 2       Debbie Funkhouser
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage
LTA Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh
PPF Judge 4           Sarah Baczewski – reserved
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig
SSI Judge 2           TJ Lukacsina
SSP Judge 3           David Robinson
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required. Call 301-805-0219 and select option 1 when prompted. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $20 seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: bct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway – proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area, and Left on Route 3 South; or alternatively, pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light at Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Big Fish
July 21 – 29

CPA Judge 3          Danny Brooks
CRT Judge 2          Sally Ann Flores
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage
LMP Judge 1         Anne Hull
LTA Judge 1          Nick Friedlander – reserved
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey – alt Becky Gould-Levine
RMT Judge 2         Cathy Kieserman
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 3          Sandy Kozel – reserved

Performance Address: Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Company Website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email CFTCBoxOffice@gmail.com at least 72 hours before the date of the performance you wish to attend and identify yourself as a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for Johnson Middle School
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Snellings
Watch Rep E-Mail: cftc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495, take the exit for US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. In about 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Freaky Friday
July 22 – August 19

This show is already selling very quickly – some performances may already be sold out. Please make your reservation ASAP.

CFTC Judge 2       Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa
DS Judge 2            Zell Murphy – alt Gary DiNardo
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
FCT Judge 1          Chris Noe – reserved
LMP Judge 3         Marge McGugan – reserved
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Chrissy Mastrangelo – reserved
RCP Judge 4          Nida Syed – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp / David Gross

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 (1 show opens July 28)

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Honk!
July 28 – August 13

ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett
CFTC Judge 4       Marisela Douglass
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
FCT Judge 4          Bryan Marsh
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher
RLT Judge 2          Anne Cary / Leena Dev
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 3         Courtney Elkins
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas

Performance Address: Dominion High School; 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please send email to boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org and cc: WATCH Coordinator at sp@washingtontheater.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30 pm; Sundays 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 into Dominion High School.

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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 52 closed – 45 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. 41 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

St. Mark’s Players (SMP) – Perfect Arrangement
February 17 – March 4
Closed with 8 ballots due to performance cancellations

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Children's Hour
May 19 – June 3
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Ravenscroft
May 19 – June 10
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Head Over Heels
May 25 – June 17

CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer – reserved
RLT Judge 2          Leena Dev – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Ahryel Tinker – alt Leigh Rawls – reserved

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Sondheim on Sondheim
June 2 – 18

RLT Judge 4          Emily Meyers – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved

Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – HMS Pinafore
June 9 – 18

CRT Judge 3          Harold Kiffer – reserved
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher – alt Cassandra Redding – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Darcy Heisey – reserved

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years
June 3 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Laramie Project
June 9 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Don't Dress for Dinner
June 9 – 24

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Ahryel Tinker – reserved

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Something Rotten
May 26 – June 24

CFTC Judge 3       Stacey Claytor – reserved
LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 2            Cassandra Redding – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Becky Gould-Levine – reserved

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Patchwork Girl of Oz
June 16 – July 8

DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira