** WATCH Weekly Report 10-30-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
A Very Happy (Spooky?) All Hallows’ Eve Eve to you all!
TIP OF THE WEEK: Be sure you are on the lookout
for Special Effects as this category is often overlooked in the
playbill, but still needs to be scored if present in the production. Or
sometimes it is listed in a different way in the playbill, but still
needs to be scored as special effects on your ballot. WATCH training
defines these as something that required a “special dedicated technician
to design, set up and/or run.” Some examples include pyrotechnics,
rain or water, videos or projections, flying of actors and/or items, and
seemingly magical appearance or disappearance of actors and/or items.
This tip seemed particularly appropriate now as many theaters produce
mysterious/haunting/thrilling productions rife with special effects
during Spooky Season.
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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.
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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 (1 show closes by November 2)
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sister Act
October 4 – November 2
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen - reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson - reserved
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor - reserved
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall - reserved
HBP Judge 4 Thomas Donohue – alt Ann Marie Watson - reserved
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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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open November 1)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Importance of Being Earnest
November 1 – 16
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy - reserved
FCT Judge 2 Diane King
KAT Judge 1 Kat Brais – alt Zach Pajak
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman - reserved
PPF Judge 4 Tara Tripp – alt Mario Font - reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Jon Radulovic
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
RMT Judge 2 Eric Scerbo - reserved
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.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Sweeney Todd
November 1 – 17
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
GAC Judge 1 John Decker - reserved
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull - reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Mary Gaskins - reserved
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed
SP Judge 2 Julia Braxton
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo - reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
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. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-6pm.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17 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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RUNNING (4 shows are running now)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Winslow Boy
October 25 – November 16
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 3 Chris Noe - reserved
KCP Judge 4 Dianne Koval – alt Tracy Husted - reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski - reserved
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
PWLT Judge 2 Jon Radulovic - reserved
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
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.
Dominion Stage (DS) – Fun Home
October 25 – November 9
No performance on Friday, Nov. 1
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos - reserved
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon - reserved
GAC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – alt Roy Peterson
HBP Judge 4 Thomas Donohue – alt Heather Bauer - reserved
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
SP Judge 4 John Geddie
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
VLOC Judge 2 Kent Woods
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; Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical
October 19 – November 9
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter - reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien - reserved
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree - reserved
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles – alt Spencer Pilcher - reserved
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski - reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter - reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – alt Stevie Miller - 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.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Fiddler on the Roof
October 18 – November 9
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife - reserved
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen - reserved
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls - reserved
KAT Judge 1 Kat Brais - reserved
PPF Judge 2 Mario Font - reserved
Performance Address: Reston Community Center’s CenterStage, Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston VA 20191
Company Website: www.restonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Reston Community Center Box Office at (703) 476-4500 x38 and leave a voicemail identifying yourself as a WATCH adjudicator, with your first and last name, phone number and email address, as well as the number of tickets you require. The box office will follow up with an email containing the tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adult; $25 Senior and Student
Watch Rep Name: Elizabeth Mykietyn
Watch Rep E-Mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (the Reston Parkway), turn left at the traffic signal, and cross over the Dulles Toll Road; go to the third traffic light, and turn left onto Glade Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Colts Neck Road. Enter the Hunters Woods Village Center immediately on your right (at the huge Safeway). Walk to the Community Center located behind Ledo’s Pizza. See map on website.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens November 8)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – A Murder Is Announced
November 8 – 24
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores
KAT Judge 1 Kat Brais – alt Ben Simpson
LTA Judge 3 Brittany Huffman
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler - reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Jon Radulovic
RLT Judge 3 Anne Cary / Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz
VLOC Judge 4 Kathie Rogers
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens November 15)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Sleeping Beauty: Once Upon A Time
November 15 –24
ASGT Judge 1 Patricia Browning
CFTC Judge 2 Jessica Russo Revand
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley
PPF Judge 2 Mario Font
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
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 9.9 miles. Turn right on Augusta Drive. Turn right on Seneca Ridge Drive.
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CLOSED – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 83 closed – 75 with all ballots, 8 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 71 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Explorers' Club
August 31 – September 21
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Little Women: The Musical
September 7 – 22
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Tiny Beautiful Things
September 6 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Red Herring
September 13 – 29
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Church & State
September 13 – 29
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock - reserved
Rooftop Productions (RTP) – The Rocky Horror Show
September 20 – October 5
KCP Judge 4 Dianne Koval – alt Tracy Husted - reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Baskerville
October 4 – 13
HBP Judge 3 Heather Bauer – alt Alan Wetherald - reserved
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – The Birthday Party
October 4 – 19
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons - reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – alt Kent Woods - reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Crazy For You
October 11 – 27
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows - reserved
RTP Judge 1 Deb Hansen - reserved
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Love Letters
October 11 – 26
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey - reserved
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock - reserved
SP Judge 2 Julia Braxton - reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Young Frankenstein
October 10 – 27
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts - reserved
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter - reserved
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman - reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – A Streetcar Named Desire
October 18 –27
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor - reserved
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett - reserved
KCP Judge 4 Dianne Koval – alt Tracy Husted - reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan - reserved
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed - reserved
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – alt Brittany Bolick - reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
