WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-25

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Happy New Year, and welcome to the 2025 WATCH year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.

Thank you all for agreeing to serve as judges this year.  We could not do it without you.  For those of you joining us for the first time, my name is Kira Hogan, and I will be serving as your Adjudication Coordinator once again.  

This section at the top is where I post important information.  Please take the time to read it.  I won’t have something here every week, and I try to keep it relatively short (despite what the below might suggest).  But if I do include anything here, it is because it is something important that I think everyone needs to know.

Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential for new judges, but it wouldn’t hurt for returning judges to read as a refresher.

There are basically four steps to the judging process:

1.    Search the weekly report for your name.  If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date.  (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process.  I need to track every judge who sees every show to make sure a show is fully covered, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you and your rep pestering emails.)
2.    See your show.
3.    After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is under “USEFUL LINKS” below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website).  The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date.  However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind.  (2 to 3 days is even better.)  It might be a good idea for anyone filling out a ballot for the first time or who needs a refresher to watch the balloting section of training again right before filling out their first ballot.  There is a precise way it needs to be done, and if done incorrectly, it makes the job of Margaret, our tabulator, much harder and leads to more errors in tabulation.
4.    Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, to your rep and to me.  Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report.   If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know.  Margaret likes to receive copies of the playbills for every show, so if you have the capability, you can send her a copy of the playbill at watchtab@mac.com.  

And that’s it in a nutshell.  Pretty easy, right?

I will send a report every Wednesday.  However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report shortly after sending it out (except this week -- it will be posted when I return).  This link is also listed below, and I highly recommend you bookmark this site on both your phone and computer so you can easily access it if you need to.  These reports contain all the information you need for each theater, so having the blog site bookmarked on your phone could come in handy as you are on your way to the venue.

Please make sure you read this report every week.  Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling.  So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway, just in case.  And if you see your name listed for a show you were not expecting, please don’t worry.  Show and schedule changes may result in you seeing a show you were not expecting to see and/or at a time you did not expect it.  If you do not see a show listed that you were expecting to see, it means that show has been cancelled or postponed.

On some reports you will see a note “Alternate Needed” next to a judge’s name.  This means that the assigned judge could not attend the production and their theater’s alternates also could not attend.  If you can adjudicate the production as an alternate, please let me know.  Similarly, if you see a show that you were not assigned to, please keep your program and let me know.  That way I can call on you if we end up needing an alternate ballot after the show closes.

All new judges are required to review the training videos before their first assignment, and it is up to each rep to make sure their judges are trained.  Training videos can be found under the “For Judges” tab of the WATCH website (it is called “Adjudication Criteria”).  Please be sure to submit the confirmation form once you have finished viewing all the videos.

The “Just the Facts” document with every theater’s information is also posted on the WATCH website.  That link can be found below as well.  But please note that the information for each theater listed in the weekly report contains the most up to date information.  Things may change across the year, but we do not update the Just the Facts document with these changes.  We also recommend downloading a copy, printing it out and keeping a copy in your car in case you ever need information on the way to the theater and cannot check online.

If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at watchadjudication@gmail.com.  I would recommend adding this to your email address book, both for ease of contacting me and in hopes my emails to you do not get bounced and/or sent to Spam.

Please note: I am currently out of town and this report was set for distribution before I left.  So if you have sent me a reservation notification that you do not see below, don’t worry.  Presumably I will see it when I return.

And now, on with our regularly scheduled program …


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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/

Ballot – http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new

WATCH website – http://www.washingtontheater.org

Just the Facts – https://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2025.pdf

Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 5)


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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open January 3)


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RUNNING (no shows are running now)


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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open January 10)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Alabama Story
January 10 – February 1

ACCT Judge 2    Christine Tankersley
CFTC Judge 4    Jackie Savage
FCT Judge 3    Jennifer Ayers
HBP Judge 2    Heather Wetherald
LTA Judge 4    Franklin Coleman
PTP Judge 3    Ben Simpson
RCP Judge 4    Sara Watson
RLT Judge 3    Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers
SMP Judge 1    Caroline Adams
SSS Judge 1    Maureen Roult

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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays 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 pm to 6:00 am Mon-Thu nights and all weekends from 6:00 pm Friday night to 6:00 am 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.


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Wisdom of Eve
January 10 – 26

ASGT Judge 2    Matthew Walter
BCT Judge 3    Alan Barnett
CPA Judge 1    Terry Averill
CRT Judge 2    Sally Ann Flores
KCP Judge 4    Tracy Husted
LTA Judge 3    Brittany Huffman
RCP Judge 3    Sean Jefferson
SMP Judge 3    Ernie Molina
SSP Judge 1    Diane Schwartz
VTC Judge 2    Jocelyn Steiner

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email lmp508main@gmail.com or call 301-617-9906
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, 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 (2 shows open January 17)

Kentlands Community Players (KCP) – The Lion in Winter
January 17 – 26

ACCT Judge 1    Jayn Rife
FCT Judge 3    Jennifer Ayers
GAC Judge 4    Cate Krage
HBP Judge 4    Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga
PTP Judge 4    Melissa Linsky
RMT Judge 4    Eric Scerbo
SP Judge 1    Jim Bowen-Collinson
SSI Judge 2    Rebecca Hanauer
SSS Judge 4    Michael Kharfen
TAP Judge 1    Alden Michels

Performance Address: 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.kentlandscommunityplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email Meredith Fogle at meredith@thelistrealty.com
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22
Watch Rep Name: Meredith Fogle
Watch Rep E-Mail: kcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):  Head northwest on I-270 N, Take exit 11 for 124/Quince Orchard Roa toward Mont. Village Ave, Use the right lane to take the MD-124 S/Quince Orchard Road ramp Continue on MD-124 S/Quince Orchard Rd. Merge onto MD-124 S/Quince Orchard Rd, Turn left onto Booth St. Turn right onto Hart Rd, Turn left onto Firehouse Ln, Destination will be on the right


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Chicken & Biscuits
January 17 – February 2

CFTC Judge 3    Courtney Marsh
CPA Judge 2    John Purnell
CRT Judge 2    Sally Ann Flores
DS Judge 1    Zell Murphy
DTC Judge 1    Jim Korte
FCT Judge 1    Chris Noe
KCP Judge 2    Kay Holcombe
PPF Judge 2    Ward Kay
RMT Judge 2    Rose Weich
SP Judge 1    Jim Bowen-Collinson

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 both plays and musicals
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: Ben Simpson
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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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 0 closed – 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  86 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.


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Okay, thanks!
Kira