WATCH Weekly Reports: December 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

WATCH Weekly Report 12-13-23

** WATCH Weekly Report 12-13-23 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

The final 3 shows of 2023 close this weekend. Please make sure you have your shows covered and submit any outstanding ballots ASAP.

Reminder: All ballots, including those for shows not closing until late December, must be submitted no later than Wednesday, December 20^th.

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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, December 6, 2023

WATCH Weekly Report 12-06-23

** WATCH Weekly Report 12-06-23 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Reminder: All ballots, including those for shows not closing until late December, must be submitted no later than Wednesday, December 20^th.

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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 (3 shows close by December 10)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Old Settler
November 10 – December 10

ALT Judge 4          Leena Dev
CFTC Judge 3       Stacey Claytor – reserved
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved

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.

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
November 24 – December 10

CFTC Judge 2       Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
GAC Judge 3         Roy Peterson – reserved
SP Judge 3             Kim Fry – reserved
SSS Judge 1           Denise Gilmore – reserved

Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at (240) 246-6710
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults, $20 Students (age 15 – 21), $15 Youths (ages 14 & under)
Note: No refunds or exchanges. The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances. The box office is open M-F from 10-5 and one hour prior to performance. Tickets can be purchased with credit card or cash
Watch Rep Name: Joy Wyne
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@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.

Rooftop Productions (RTP) – White Christmas
November 25 – December 10

BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett – alt Amy Hines Bates – reserved
LMP Judge 3         Marge McGugan – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo – 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: Kimberly Kemp
Watch Rep E-Mail: rtp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
Option #1 - From the Beltway/Springfield: Take I-95 South heading toward Richmond. Take Exit 152 heading North on Route 234 toward Manassas. Drive approximately 15 miles and make a right onto Business 234 driving into Old Town Manassas. Drive approximately 3 miles and take a right onto Prince William Street. Make a left at Battle Street, go over the railroad tracks and the Center for the Arts is on the right.
Option #2 - From the Beltway/I-66: Take I-66 West heading toward Manassas. Take Exit 44 Manassas By-Pass Route 234. Drive approximately 6 miles to Route 28 North exit toward Manassas. Follow Route 28 into Manassas Historic District (traffic becomes one way). After crossing over Grant Avenue at traffic light, continue and make a right onto Battle Street. The Center for the Arts is on the left.

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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open December 8)

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – A Christmas Story: The Musical
December 8 – 17

ACCT Judge 1       Jayn Rife – reserved
ASGT Judge 2       Debbie Funkhouser
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte
FCT Judge 3          Diane King – reserved
PPF Judge 2           Ward Kay – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – alt Heather Bauer
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Deb Hansen – reserved
SSI Judge 4           Stephen Foreman

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
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults; $15 for high school/college students with ID
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.

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
December 8 – 17

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
CRT Judge 1          Richard Prien – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
LTA Judge 4          Patti Crowley – alt Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler – alt Melissa Linsky – reserved
RCP Judge 1          Lisa Freese – reserved
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 3           Leigh Rawls
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – reserved

Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20109
Company Website: www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to PWLT website and click on PRODUCTIONS > TICKETS, fill out the form for WATCH JUDGE TICKETS (24 hours’ notice is required). Go to the bottom of the form to request accessible seating, companion ticket, or confirmation message
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm and 7:00pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 adults, $17 seniors/students/active military; $13 for children 12 and under
Musicals: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students/active military, $15 for children 12 and under. (Additional fees for online purchase)
Watch Rep Name: Chrissy Mastrangelo
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 South (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles to University Blvd and turn left, then turn left at the first intersection (Cannon Creek Lane), turn left at the next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking in front of the building.

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RUNNING (1 show is running now)

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Miracle on 34th Street
December 1 – 17

CPA Judge 2          Terry Averill – reserved
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis – reserved
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
LTA Judge 1          Nick Friedlander – reserved
RLT Judge 1          Laura Andruski – reserved
SSI Judge 3           Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas – alt Amanda Jones – reserved

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.

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open December 15)

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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open December 22)

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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 88 closed – 80 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 3 closed with less than 10 ballots

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 76 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

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Tartuffe
September 8 – 30
Closed with 9 ballots – no alternate ballot found

St. Mark’s Players (SMP) – Our Town
October 6 – 21
Closed with 9 ballots – no alternate ballot found

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Deathtrap
October 13 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Much Ado About Murder
October 27 – November 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Dominion Stage (DS) – Misery
October 20 – November 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Wit
October 20 – November 11

CFTC Judge 4       Marisela Douglass – reserved; ballot sent

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Young Frankenstein
October 21 – November 11

RTP Judge 1          Vince Worthington – reserved

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Young Frankenstein
October 27 – November 12

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
SP Judge 4             John Geddie – reserved

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Blue Stockings
October 27 – November 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Pride and Prejudice
November 3 – 19

MP Judge 2            Cassandra Redding – reserved
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
November 10 – 19

SSP Judge 1           Kim Ethridge – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira