** WATCH Weekly Report 01-15-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: As you are filling out your
ballot, please be aware of what we like to call “the halo effect” – even
in the best productions, it is extremely rare that everything in that
production is of the same quality and deserves the same score. Please
try to be discriminating in your scoring and give each category a score
that it truly deserves based on its quality and its criteria, and not
just whether you enjoyed the production overall. And remember, the
ballot has a link to training for each individual element if you need a
refresher on the criteria.
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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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Weekly Report back up website – http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
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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 10)
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OPENING THIS 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 – reserved
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen – reserved
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 – alt Richard Prien
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 – reserved
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 – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – reserved
SP Judge 4 Courtney Garofolo Beaver
SSS Judge 3 David Gorsline – reserved
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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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
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 – Bryan Marsh – reserved
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Ben Simpson – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
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 – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted
LTA Judge 3 Brittany Huffman – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina
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 NEXT WEEK (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 – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
MP Judge 4 Nic Stern / Roger Stone
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Laura Peterson – 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
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 – reserved
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 – reserved
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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open January 31 or February 1)
Dominion Stage (DS) – City of Conversation
January 31 – February 15
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – alt Franklin Coleman
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
VTC Judge 3 Katie Boone
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.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Play That Goes Wrong
January 31 – February 16
CFTC Judge 1 Jim Eckloff
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – 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
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 Students
Non-Musicals: $18 Adults; $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.
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Kindertransport
January 31 – February 9
ASGT Judge 4 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic
RCP Judge 2 Cathy Gurson
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone
Performance Address: Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Kreeger Auditorium, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville MD 20852
Company Website: www.rlt-online.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email board member Laura W. Andruski at LWAndruski@gmail.com
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults, $20 Seniors and Students
Watch Rep Name: Ken Kemp
Watch Rep E-Mail: rlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From 1-270, take exit 4A for Montrose Road East. In about a mile, turn left to stay on Montrose Road. In ½ mile, turn left onto E. Jefferson Street. Take the first right, and then the next right to enter the Charles E. Smith Community Service Campus. Follow the road around the curve, and you will see the Bender JCC on your left. Turn left to go towards the JCC. The Center is also accessible from both the Twinbrook and White Flint Metro stops, and offers free on-site parking.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Play That Goes Wrong
February 1 – 16
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien
KCP Judge 1 Meredith Fogle
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font
PWLT Judge 2 Andrew Harasty
RLT Judge 3 Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo
SSS Judge 1 Maureen Roult
VTC Judge 3 Katie Boone
Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204
Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets for your preferred performance
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adults; $25 Seniors/Military; $20 Students/Children
Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Virginia - Take 66 East to exit 71 (Fairfax Drive) towards Glebe Road. Turn right onto Glebe Road South (Virginia 120). Go 1.34 miles, crossing over Route 50. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
From Washington, DC, take Route 50 West (Arlington Blvd.) to Glebe Road heading South. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
A parking garage is located at the far end of Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. Please note there are two sharp turns, back-to-back, to enter the garage. You can park anywhere that doesn't note a "RESERVED" sign with the times of 6AM -11PM (the signs with 6AM to 6PM noted are good to park in).
To exit the garage to the theatre, walk towards the big blue wall at the back and go left, you will see the stairs and elevators there. You can take either option up one level, then take the short walk to the theater lobby doors
Here's a helpful video for finding the parking garage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY
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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. 0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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