** WATCH Weekly Report 02-05-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: Think twice before you give a
score of “10”. If you give it a “10”, you should be thinking along the
lines of “OMG/that blew me away/that is professional quality/should be
headed to Broadway.” You don’t need to give a 10 to show your
appreciation; somewhere in the 8 to 9 range is still a great score.
Save your 10’s for if/when they are truly deserved. And since the one
highest score and the one lowest score for each element are removed
before the average is calculated using the remaining 8 scores, when you
give a 10 when none of the other judges did, your score ends up being
removed and not counted for that element anyway.
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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 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 (2 shows close by February 9)
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Kindertransport
January 31 – February 9
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone – reserved
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): The JCC is at the corner of Montrose and Jefferson. There's parking all around the building. The entrance to the building is in the center of the south side of
the building.
From the west: take I-270 to exit 4A - Montrose Rd. At the fork, turn left to stay on Montrose. Cross Jefferson and turn left into the driveway (or turn left on Jefferson and turn right at the first driveway)
From the north: Go south on Rockville Pike. Take the exit to Montrose. Turn right and continue to the JCC.
From the east: Take Randolph. When you cross Rockville Pike, it becomes Josiah Henson. Turn right on Jefferson. Cross Montrose and enter at the first driveway.
From the south on Rockville Pike: Take the exit to Randolph. Turn left, then turn right on Jefferson. Cross Montrose and turn right into the driveway.
From the south on Old Georgetown: North on Old Georgetown. Turn left on Executive (see below for details of that intersection). Executive turns into Jefferson. Cross Montrose and turn right into the driveway.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Playboy of the Western World
January 24 – February 9
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett – reserved
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina
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 THIS WEEK (6 shows open February 6 - 8)
Dominion Stage (DS) – City of Conversation
February 6 – 15
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – reserved
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – alt Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved
VTC Judge 3 Katie Boone – 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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Fires in the Mirror
February 7 – 23
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh – reserved
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky – alt Ben Simpson – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski – reserved
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – reserved
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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Matilda, The Musical
February 8 – March 1
CFTC Judge 1 Jim Eckloff
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay – reserved
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – reserved
SSS Judge 3 David Gorsline – alt Debbie Peetz – 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
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: 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.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Be More Chill
February 7 – 23
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – ALTERNATE NEEDED
ASGT Judge 2 Matthew Walter
CFTC Judge 4 Jackie Savage – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey
RCP Judge 3 Sean Jefferson – reserved
SP Judge 1 Jim Bowen-Collinson – reserved
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli – reserved
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry
Performance Address: Arts Barn Theatre, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 301-258-6394 to reserve one free ticket. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Must pay for companion ticket, if desired
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket at Arts Barn
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 Adults; $23 Students (ages 15 – 21); $16 Youth (ages 14 & under)
Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger
Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take exit for Sam Eig Highway West. Go North on Great Seneca Highway; left on Kentlands Blvd; left on Booth Street; right on Hart Road to top of hill.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Last 5 Years
February 7 – 16
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – reserved
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon – reserved
CPA Judge 1 Terry Averill
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 1 Zell Murphy – reserved
GAC Judge 3 Dave Reph
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SSI Judge 2 Rebecca Hanauer
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – reserved
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 Rep at sp@washingtontheater.org
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: Jordan Kazemi
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.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
February 7 – March 1
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue – reserved
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
MP Judge 1 Cassandra Redding / Avery Morstan
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley – reserved
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry
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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, March 1 at 2:00pm (no evening performance this date)
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults $25; Seniors/Juniors $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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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Play That Goes Wrong
January 31 – February 16
CFTC Judge 1 Jim Eckloff – reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage – reserved
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks – alt John Cholod – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers
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.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Play That Goes Wrong
February 1 – 16
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
KCP Judge 1 Meredith Fogle
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Nancy Somers – reserved
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Maureen Roult
VTC Judge 3 Katie Boone – reserved
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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open February 14)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open February 21)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – No Laughing Matter
February 21 – March 8
CPA Judge 2 John Purnell
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – alt David Gorsline
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
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
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.
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – The Metromaniacs
February 21 – March 8
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
ASGT Judge 4 Lauren Winther-Hansen
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba
MP Judge 4 Nic Stearns / Roger Stone
RCP Judge 2 Cathy Gurson – reserved
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone
Performance Address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: www.stmarksplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Tickets can be reserved on using the St. Mark's Players' website. After picking the show date and the number of tickets (2 max.), an opportunity to select the WATCH judge discount will be made available. If that does not appear, email boxoffice@stmarksplayers.org with your reservation request
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm; Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 Adults; $22 Seniors/Students; $20 Groups
Watch Rep Name: Ernesto Molina
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland: From the Beltway (I-495), take US-50 West toward DC; take slight left onto Bladensburg Rd NE; continue to Maryland Ave. NW; continue to C St. NE; turn left onto 4th St. NE; turn right on A St. SE.
From Virginia: From the Beltway (I-495), take I-95/I-395 to DC; follow signs for Capital Hill/Nationals Pk/Capital One Center; follow signs for 395N/D St. NW/US Senate/C St. SW; take exit 6 for C St. NW; follow Washington Ave. SW and Independence Ave. SW to A St. SE.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is on the right across from the Library of Congress.
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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 6 closed – 1 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. 0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Kentlands Community Players (KCP) – The Lion in Winter
January 17 – 26
SSI Judge 2 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Wisdom of Eve
January 10 – 26
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted – reserved
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Alabama Story
January 10 – February 1
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Chicken & Biscuits
January 17 – February 2
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Four Weddings and an Elvis
January 24 – February 2
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – alt Jeff Slater – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – alt Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 4 Nic Stearns – reserved
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Rumors
January 17 – February 2
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Heather Bauer – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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