Wednesday, May 15, 2024

WATCH Weekly Report 05-15-24

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 05-15-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

I am still looking for a couple of alternates – one for a show closing this week and one for a closed show.  Please let me know if you have seen or can see these shows so I can close out these ballots.  Few things make me sadder than having to close out a show with less than 10 ballots.  (OK, that was overly dramatic.  Lots of things make me sadder.  But you get the drift.)
 
TIP OF THE WEEK:  Was there live music and/or dancing in the show?  If so, please include a score for Music Direction and Choreography (respectively), even if it is a play and/or the theater neglected to list them in the program.  If they are not listed but were present, simply click the “Not Listed” box and leave the name blank, but do include a score.



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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:

  1. 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
  2. DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
  3. DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
  4. 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.


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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 – https://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2024.pdf
 
Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/


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CLOSING THIS WEEK (5 shows close by May 19)
 
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
April 26 – May 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
(In all my years of doing this job, this is the first time in memory that balloting for a show closed before the show itself closed.  Way to go team!  And thank you!!!)
 
 
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Tuck Everlasting
May 3 – 19
 
CFTC Judge 3       Courtney Marsh – reserved
LMP Judge 4         Marge McGugan – reserved
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo – 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: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays 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) – Avenue Q
April 26 – May 19
 
BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer – reserved
FCT Judge 2          Diane King – alt Bryan Marsh – reserved
HBP Judge 3          Heather Bauer
MP Judge 4            Cassandra Redding / Roger Stone
PPF Judge 3           Sarah Baczewski – reserved
RCP Judge 2          Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – reserved
 
Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: 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 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays - $20 adults, $15 senior/child/student/military
Musicals - $23 adults, $18 senior/child/student/military
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) – A Raisin in the Sun
May 3 – 19
 
ACCT Judge 3       Marg Soroos
ALTERNATE NEEDED
BCT Judge 4          Joanne Bauer – reserved
CPA Judge 2          Terry Averill
DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall – reserved
MP Judge 4            Roger Stone – reserved
SP Judge 4             John Geddie
SSS Judge 4           Michael Kharfen – reserved
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – reserved
 
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.
 
 
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Love's Labour's Lost: The Musical
May 3 – 18
 
ASGT Judge 4       Matthew Walter – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Rose Talbot
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig – reserved
RTP Judge 2          Jessica Cooperstock – alt Vince Worthington
 
Performance Address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: stmarksplayers.org 
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxoffice@stmarksplayers.org with your reservation request
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm; May 11 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices:  $20
Watch Rep Name: Ernesto Molina
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland:  From the Beltway (I-495), take US-50 West toward DC; take slight left onto Bladensburg Rd NE; continue to Maryland Ave. NW; continue to C St. NE; turn left onto 4th St. NE; turn right on A St. SE.
From Virginia:  From the Beltway (I-495), take I-95/I-395 to DC; follow signs for Capital Hill/Nationals Pk/Verizon (Capital One) Center; follow signs for 395N/D St. NW/US Senate/C St. SW; take exit 6 for C St. NW; follow Washington Ave. SW and Independence Ave. SW to A St. SE.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is on the right across from the Library of Congress.
 
 
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens May 18)
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Is He Dead?
May 18 – June 8
 
ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 2            Zell Murphy – reserved
FCT Judge 2          Diane King
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 3          Heather Bauer
PPF Judge 2           Mario Font – reserved
SP Judge 3             Kim Fry
SSP Judge 1           Diane Schwartz
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller
 
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 May 23)
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Prom
May 23 – June 15
 
BCT Judge 1          Fred Nelson
LTA Judge 3          Brittany Huffman
MP Judge 2            Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1           Ward Kay – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows
RLT Judge 1          Ken Kemp / David Gross
RTP Judge 3          Dave Reph
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter
SP Judge 2             Julia Braxton
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
 
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: Thursday – Sunday at 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 regular, $25 Groups of 10 or more
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 (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 IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open May 31)
 
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Fiveplay
May 31 – June 15
 
ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
BCT Judge 2          Reed Sigmon
FCT Judge 1          Bryan Marsh
HBP Judge 1          Jim Watson
KAT Judge 2         Ben Simpson
PPF Judge 3           Sarah Baczewski
RCP Judge 4          Nida Syed
RLT Judge 2          Karen Fleming
RMT Judge 4         Rose Weich
 
Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770
Company Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxgac@greenbeltartscenter.org. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $24 Adult, $22 Senior (60+)/Military, $12 Child (under 13 with adult)/Student (13 – 23)
Musicals: $27, $24 and $14, respectively
Watch Rep Name: John Decker
Watch Rep E-Mail: gac@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway: Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe.
 
 
Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – The Christians
May 31 – June 15
 
CFTC Judge 2       Jessica Russo Revand
CPA Judge 2          Terry Averill
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
KCP Judge 3          Kay Holcombe
LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan
RCP Judge 1          Lisa Freese
SSS Judge 2           Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan – alt Brittany Bolick
VLOC Judge 2      Kent Woods
 
Performance Address: 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek MD 20607
Company Website: www.hardbargainplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call or text 301-643-6129
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $15
Watch Rep Name: Suzanne Donohue
Watch Rep E-Mail: hbp@washingtontheater.org 
Directions to performance space(s):  The theatre in the woods is located approximately 2 miles west of Indian Head Highway (Route 210)
 
 
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Dreamgirls
May 31 – June 29
 
GAC Judge 3         Jason Damaso
KAT Judge 3         Zach Pajak – reserved
KCP Judge 4          Dianne Koval – alt Tracy Husted
LMP Judge 3         Lorraine Brooks
LTA Judge 2          Scott Strasbaugh
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler
RLT Judge 3          Anne Cary / Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 1         Cathy Kieserman
SSS Judge 3           David Gorsline
 
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 boxoffice@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a WATCH judge and provide the show title, date, time, and number of tickets.  Please note that musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out early in the run, especially matinees. Please reserve early, especially for matinees and dates later in the run
Watch Companion Comp Policy:  Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm.  Closing show is Saturday at 2:00pm
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 – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 37 closed – 27 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
 
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  26 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
 
The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Prom
March 23 – April 7
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Murder on the Orient Express
March 23 – April 13
 
DS Judge 4            Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved; ballot sent
 
 
Rooftop Productions (RTP) – Doubt
April 5 – 14
 
ASGT Judge 3       Jeff Slater – reserved
 
 
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Shadow Hour
April 5 – 28
 
MP Judge 1            Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
 
 
Kentlands Community Players (KCP) – They're Playing Our Song
April 12 – 28
 
DS Judge 4            Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
ALT BALLOT NEEDED
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – reserved
 
 
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Surviving Grace
April 12 – 27
 
SMP Judge 1         Caroline Adams – reserved
TAP Judge 3          Brittany Bolick – reserved
 
 
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – A Midsummer Night's Dream
April 12 – 28
 
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer – reserved
HBP Judge 2          Heather Wetherald – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Vince Worthington – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved
 
 
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
April 19 – 28
 
LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Mary Gaskins – reserved
 
 
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – A Man of No Importance
April 12 – May 4
 
HBP Judge 2          Heather Wetherald – reserved
LMP Judge 3         Lorraine Brooks – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Mary Gaskins – reserved
RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
RTP Judge 2          Jessica Cooperstock – reserved
 
 
Reston Community Players (RCP) – The Prom
April 19 – May 5
 
DS Judge 2            Zell Murphy alt Gary DiNardo – reserved
SMP Judge 2         Paul Brewster alt Alicia Yass – reserved
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved
 
 
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Murder on the Orient Express
May 3 – 12
 

CRT Judge 2          Sally Ann Flores alt Krista Grimmett – reserved

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved

PWLT Judge 3      Mary Gaskins alt Sallie Willows – reserved

RCP Judge 3          Kaitlyn DeLitta alt Lisa Freese – reserved

 

 

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Okay, thanks!

Kira

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