** WATCH Weekly Report 08-30-23 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
Due to changes in the matrix after it was begun, we ended up with 4 shows in the season where a 10th
judge could not be assigned (creating the matrix is too complicated a
process to explain this in more detail). So we left the 10th slot open to be filled as each show appears in the schedule.
The first show appears in the report below. Please let me know if you
are willing and able to fill this slot. First come, first served.
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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:
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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 September 3)
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 – reserved; ballot sent
CFTC Judge 3 Stacey Claytor – reserved
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Vince Worthington
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.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open September 1)
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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open September 8 or 9)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Tartuffe
September 8 – 30
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
CFTC Judge 2 Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
LMP Judge 3 Marge McGugan
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp / David Gross
SSP Judge 1 Kim Ethridge
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) – Two on the Aisle, Three in the Van
September 9 – 30
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
CFTC Judge 4 Marisela Douglass
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
FCT Judge 3 Diane King
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull – alt Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
RMT Judge 2 Cathy Kieserman
SP Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore
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 September 15)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Evita
September 15 – October 1
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 4 John Purnell
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
LMP Judge 4 Lorraine Brooks
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton
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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Play That Goes Wrong
September 15 – October 7
ALT Judge 3 ALTERNATE NEEDED
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy
DTC Judge 4 Vitol Wiacek
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry
SSI Judge 3 Rebecca Hanauer
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels – reserved
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.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
September 15 – October 14
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
FCT Judge 4 Bryan Marsh
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson
LTA Judge 2 Franklin Coleman
PPF Judge 4 Sarah Baczewski
RMT Judge 1 Amy Winter
SP Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
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 at 8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Closing show is Saturday at 2:00 pm. Face masks required at Sunday, Sept. 17th and Oct. 8th performances
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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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 63 closed – 57 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 55 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) – First Date
June 29 – July 22
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Ragtime
June 30 – July 23
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved; ballot sent
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Big Fish
July 21 – 29
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Absence of a Cello
July 21 – August 13
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer - reserved
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Freaky Friday
July 22 – August 12
CFTC Judge 2 Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa – alt Marisela Douglass – reserved
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy – alt Gary DiNardo – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo – alt Darcy Heisey – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Honk!
July 28 – August 13
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock – alt Ahryel Tinker - reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas - reserved
Dominion Stage (DS) – Brute Farce
August 4 – 19
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer - reserved
SSI Judge 3 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
