** WATCH Weekly Report 03-26-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: There is often confusion
between props and set dressing. Props are used/handled by the actors;
set dressing is not. Set dressing refers to items used to, well, dress
the set – furniture, rugs, curtains, plants, anything hung on the wells,
etc. There can be some confusion because set dressing items can
sometimes be picked up and become props. Just do your best to try to
distinguish what is there to be used by the actors and what is there to
set the scene.
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (3 shows close by March 30)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Working — A Musical
February 28 – March 29
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga – reserved
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.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Inherit the Wind
March 14 – 30
ASGT Judge 2 Matthew Walter – reserved
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh – reserved
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – 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.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Peerless
March 14 – 30
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey – reserved
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich – alt Eric Scerbo
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 (3 shows open March 28 or 29)
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – Native Gardens
March 28 – April 13
ASGT Judge 4 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey – reserved
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks – alt Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Andrew Harasty – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon – alt John Geddie – reserved
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone
Performance Address: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria VA 22308
Company Website: www.acctonline.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to accttheater@gmail.com. Indicate your name, judge number, theater name, phone number, show name, performance date and number of tickets required
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Thursday, April 3 at 7:30pm; no show Friday, April 11
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $18 (general), $15 students (18 and under), seniors (65+) and active duty military for plays; $20 and $18, respectively for musicals
Watch Rep Name: Jayn Rife
Watch Rep E-Mail: acct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From inner or outer beltway take the exit for Route One South. Turn at first intersection onto Ft. Hunt Road (South). Proceed South through 6 traffic lights. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is on the southwest corner of Fort Hunt Road and Collingwood Road. Performances are in Wesley Hall.
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Odd Couple
March 28 – April 13
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
RCP Judge 2 Cathy Gurson – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SP Judge 4 Courtney Garofolo Beaver – alt Jim Bowen-Collinson
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required. Call 301-805-0219 and select option 1 when prompted. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
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: $25 adults; $20 seniors (62+) and students. All transaction fees are included in the ticket price if purchased on-line
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: bct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway – proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area, and Left on Route 3 South; or alternatively, pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light at Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Much Ado About Nothing
March 29 – April 19
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – reserved
ASGT Judge 2 Matthew Walter
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
GAC Judge 1 John Decker
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
MP Judge 1 Cassandra Redding / Avery Morstan – alt Spencer Pilcher
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli – reserved
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz – 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.
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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Tick, Tick... Boom!
March 21 – April 12
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree – reserved
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson – reserved
KCP Judge 1 Meredith Fogle – reserved
MP Judge 4 Nic Stearns – reserved
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume – 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
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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Romeo & Juliette
March 14 – April 6
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 1 Zell Murphy – reserved
GAC Judge 3 Dave Reph
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – alt Deb Hansen – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Ben Simpson – reserved
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley – alt Stephen Foreman – 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.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Two Across
March 21 – April 5
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Beck Webster – reserved
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church VA 22042
Company Website: www.providenceplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email tickets@providenceplayers.org or call (703) 425-6782
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take exit 50 A-B and follow the signs for Arlington. Take Arlington Blvd (Rte. 50) East toward Arlington for ~2 miles; turn left onto Annandale Road. The James Lee Community Center will be on your right about .3 mile.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open April 4)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open April 11)
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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 23 closed – 14 with all ballots, 9 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 12 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Fires in the Mirror
February 7 – 23
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Be More Chill
February 7 – 23
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry – reserved; ballot sent
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Matilda, The Musical
February 8 – March 1
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
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 – reserved
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry – reserved
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – No Laughing Matter
February 21 – March 8
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – reserved
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – The Metromaniacs
February 21 – March 8
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – reserved
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor – reserved
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Steal Away
March 7 – 16
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – alt Jeff Slater – reserved
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Merrily We Roll Along
March 7 – 23
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater – reserved
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree – alt Bryan Marsh – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – alt Beck Webster – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
March 7 – 23
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett – alt Amy Hines Bates – reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – The Secret Garden
March 14 – 23
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Kinky Boots
March 7 – 23
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – alt Cassandra Redding – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
