** WATCH Weekly Report 07-31-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: Sometimes productions list
members of the Ensemble along with specific character names in the cast
list in the program. In this case, you would list all the character
names on the ballot, eliminating the “Ensemble”, and provide a score
just for the non-Ensemble roles. For example, for a character listing
of “Ensemble/Joe Smith/Bob Jones”, you would list “Joe Smith/Bob Jones”
on the ballot and give a score just for those roles.
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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.
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- 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.
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Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (1 show closes by August 4)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Wizard of Oz
July 12 – August 4
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson - reserved
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed - reserved
RTP Judge 1 Deb Hansen – alt Ann Marie Watson - 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.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open August 2)
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Memphis
July 20 – August 10
Please note that starting this season, Sunday matinees have an earlier start time of 2:00pm.
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – alt Christine Tankersley - reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Jim Eckloff - reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo - reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage - reserved
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne - reserved
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz - reserved
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: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $26; Musicals: $36
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.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
July 26 – August 11
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter
FCT Judge 1 Bryan Marsh
RLT Judge 1 David Gross - reserved
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz - reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones
Performance Address: Broad Run High School, 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, VA 20147
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org and cc: WATCH Coordinator at sp@washingtontheater.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays 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 16.2 miles. Take the Ashburn Village Blvd. exit, turn left on Ashburn Village Blvd., Turn right on Louisa Drive, Turn left on Ashburn Road/Rte. 641. Turn right into Broad Run High School.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open August 8 or 9)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Big Fish
August 8 – September 1
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy - reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman - reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan - reserved
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig - reserved
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo - reserved
SSS Judge 3 David Gorsline
VLOC Judge 4 Kathie Rogers
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.
Castaways Theatre (CRT) – Heathers
August 9 – 18
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife - reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
KAT Judge 3 Zach Pajak
LTA Judge 2 Scott Strasbaugh - reserved
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski
PWLT Judge 2 Jon Radulovic - reserved
RLT Judge 3 Anne Cary - reserved
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
VLOC Judge 2 Kent Woods
Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo 22191 Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge VA 22191
Company Website: www.castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call reservation line at (703) 232-1710 or use on-line reservation form on website
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 2:00 pm; final performance Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adult: $20, Season Members/Senior/Military/PWC County Employees/Law Enforcement: $18, Youth: $10
Watch Rep Name: Nancy Kiffer
Watch Rep E-Mail: crt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Beltway 495 to I-95 South Exit (Springfield/Richmond). South on I-95 to Exit 156 (Rippon Landing/Rte 784 East). Stay to the left on exit ramp (Exit to Rippon Landing is sharp right after the 2nd overpass). Right at 2nd light (Rt 784 and U.S. HWY 1). Right at 2nd light onto Cardinal Drive. Left at 1st light onto Donald Curtis Drive (Prince William County Government Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.
Dominion Stage (DS) – The Crucible
August 9 – 24
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen - reserved
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 1 Bryan Marsh
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski
RCP Judge 3 Kaitlyn DeLitta
RTP Judge 1 Deb Hansen
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster - reserved
Performance Address: Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run, 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 1-395, take the Shirlington Exit. Veer to the far right as you cross over I-395 and go to the 2nd light and turn LEFT. This is Four Mile Run. Go to the first street on your LEFT and turn LEFT. 3700 S. Four Mile Run is the building on your right. You can park in the lot or anywhere on the street.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open August 16)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Arsenic and Old Lace
August 16 – September 8
ASGT Judge 3 Jeff Slater
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
KCP Judge 2 Meredith Fogle
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley
PWLT Judge 3 Mary Gaskins
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
SP Judge 4 John Geddie
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $20 seniors (62+) and students. All transaction fees are included in the ticket price if purchased on-line
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.
Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Alice in Wonderland
August 16 – 31
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
ASGT Judge 1 Patricia Browning
KAT Judge 2 Ben Simpson
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey
RLT Judge 2 Karen Fleming
RMT Judge 4 Rose Weich
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SP Judge 4 John Geddie
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)
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CLOSED – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 58 closed – 53 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 53 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – The Little Mermaid
June 29 – July 14
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher - reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams - reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Twelfth Night
July 12 – 21
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs - reserved
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman - reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – 110 in the Shade
July 12 – 21
MP Judge 4 Cassandra Redding - reserved
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville
June 27 – July 27
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – reserved
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Legally Blonde
July 19 – 27
ASGT Judge 1 Patricia Browning - reserved
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy - reserved
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald - reserved
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks - reserved
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese - reserved
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz – NEED ALTERNATE BALLOT
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Okay, thanks!
Kira