WATCH Weekly Report 01-08-25

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 01-08-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Please note: there is no confirmation form for training on the website, as those of you who read last week’s report may have read about.  This was left over from a previous year’s report which I used as a template for this year.  Please just let your rep know once you have completed training.

Since I heard from many of you that it was helpful, I am bringing back the “tip of the week” this year.  This section will cover mistakes or issues we see during the balloting or tabulation process, or just reminders that we think will be helpful.  The tips may look very familiar to returning judges, but it does not hurt to review each week.

But first, as a general rule, if there is ever any hesitation on your part about what an element contains, re-read or re-watch that part of the training again.  Looking at it another way, if there's anything you can't explain to a friend, you may need to brush up on that element.  There is actually a link in the ballot for each element which will take you to the training for that specific element.

Also, since I get this question from new judges every year, if you were assigned a show, but your name disappears from the weekly report, this is probably because I have removed your name from the report after receiving the ballot confirmation from Margaret.  

Conversely, if your name still appears, but you sent in your ballot, it probably means I have not received the conformation from Margaret (which is the only way I know it has been received).  If you received that confirmation email, just forward it to me and I will take you off the list.  If you did not receive it, it probably means that Margaret did not receive it.  Check in with us, but you may need to resubmit, which is one of several reasons we always suggest you keep a copy of your scores once you’ve submitted them.  Please also note that this is a manual system which requires Margaret to check for ballots, so it may be several days between when you submit and when you receive her confirmation.

And now for the star of the show …

TIP OF THE WEEK:  One of the most important tenets of WATCH judging is to “stay true to your ‘5’”.  When judging, the first thing you need to do is figure out what you consider to be “average” in community theater for each element.  So basically, every score starts at a ‘5’ and then you adjust up or down based on how the element compares to the average community theater production on that element.  It is crucial that you go into your first judging assignment of the year with the understanding of what that average means to you, and keep that average the same across the year.  Do not adjust your scoring because you thought you were too easy or too hard at the start of the year.  We want consistent judging across the year.


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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 12)


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OPENING THIS 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 – reserved
FCT Judge 3    Jennifer Ayers
HBP Judge 2    Heather Wetherald
LTA Judge 4    Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 3    Ben Simpson – reserved
RCP Judge 4    Sara Watson– alt Liz Mykietyn – reserved
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 – reserved
CRT Judge 2    Sally Ann Flores
KCP Judge 4    Tracy Husted
LTA Judge 3    Brittany Huffman – reserved
RCP Judge 3    Sean Jefferson – reserved
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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RUNNING (no shows are running now)


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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open January 17)

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

ACCT Judge 1    Jayn Rife – reserved
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 – reserved
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 – reserved
CPA Judge 2    John Purnell
CRT Judge 2    Sally Ann Flores
DS Judge 1    Zell Murphy – reserved
DTC Judge 1    Jim Korte
FCT Judge 1    Chris Noe – reserved
KCP Judge 2    Kay Holcombe – alt Noel Schoonover
PPF Judge 2    Ward Kay
RMT Judge 2    Rose Weich – reserved
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.


Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Rumors
January 17 – February 2

ACCT Judge 4    Shelagh Roberts
FCT Judge 2    Tina Embree
HBP Judge 4    Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga
KCP Judge 4    Tracy Husted
LTA Judge 2    Beck Webster
PPF Judge 3    Sarah Baczewski
PWLT Judge 4    Sallie Willows
RMT Judge 3    Maggie Modig
SP Judge 4    Courtney Garofolo Beaver
SSS Judge 3    David Gorsline

Performance Address: Vienna Community Center Auditorium, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180
Company Website: viennatheatrecompany.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reserve online at
web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/vaviennawt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=PST; by phone at (703) 255-6360; or in-person at the Vienna Community Center
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: $16
Watch Rep Name: Ari McSherry
Watch Rep E-Mail: vtc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 W to exit 62B-A toward Nutley St/Vienna onto VA-243 N (Nutley St SW). Go for 1.5 mi. Turn right onto Maple Ave W (VA-123 N). Go for 0.9 mi. Turn right onto Park St SE (VA-675). Go for 0.1 mi. Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Park St SE (VA-675). Go for 0.2 mi.
Turn right onto Cherry St SE, then turn right and park.


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open January 24)

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Four Weddings and an Elvis
January 24 – February 2

ASGT Judge 3    Patricia Browning
BCT Judge 4    Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
CPA Judge 3    Jeff Sprague
DS Judge 2    Paul Caffrey
GAC Judge 2    Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 1    Jim Watson
LMP Judge 4    Marge McGugan
MP Judge 4    Nic Stern / Roger Stone
SSP Judge 1    Diane Schwartz
TAP Judge 3    Laura Peterson

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
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 Adults; $25 Seniors and Students
Watch Rep Name: Liz 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.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Playboy of the Western World
January 24 – February 9

ASGT Judge 1    Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 2    Reed Sigmon
CRT Judge 3    Krista Grimmett
DTC Judge 4    Julia McCafferty
KCP Judge 1    Meredith Fogle
MP Judge 2    Joy Wyne
RLT Judge 1    Ken Kemp / David Gross
SMP Judge 3    Ernie Molina
SSI Judge 4    Debbie Mobley
VTC Judge 2    Jocelyn Steiner

Performance Address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20901 (in Woodmoor Shopping Center)
Company Website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail request to boxoffice@ssstage.org. Expect a confirmation message within one to two days
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: $25 Adults; $22 Juniors and Seniors
Watch Rep Name: David Gorsline
Watch Rep E-Mail: sss@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take Beltway exit 30A (Colesville Road north) and make a double-crossing of University Blvd.  The Woodmoor Shopping Center will be immediately on the right.  There is limited parking in front of the center.  The entrance to the Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between a drugstore (CVS) and a bank (currently a Bank of America branch).  Look for the Stage's lighted marquee.  The most plentiful parking is available behind the center: pass the bank and turn right on Timberwood Avenue and then turn right again into the parking lot.


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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