| ** WATCH Weekly Report 04-02-25 ** ------------------------------------------------------------ To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates: TIP OF THE WEEK: Many shows have one actor playing multiple roles. When filling out the ballot, the rule is to follow the program to determine how to list and score these roles:
****************************************** 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:
****************************************** 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/ ****************************************** CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by April 6) Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Romeo & Juliette March 14 – April 6 ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – reserved 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 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 – reserved 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. ****************************************** OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open April 4) ****************************************** RUNNING (4 shows are running now) 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 – reserved PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone – reserved 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 RLT Judge 3 Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers 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. 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 MP Judge 4 Nic Stearns – 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. 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 – reserved KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe – reserved MP Judge 1 Cassandra Redding / Avery Morstan – alt Spencer Pilcher – reserved PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserved 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. ***************************************** OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open April 11) ****************************************** OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open April 18) Reston Community Players (RCP) – The Producers April 18 – May 10 CPA Judge 2 John Purnell FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman – reserved RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers / Teresa Gillcrist SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon – reserved SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone 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. The Arlington Players (TAP) – Legally Blonde, The Musical April 18 – 27 No show on Friday, April 25 CPA Judge 1 Terry Averill CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs HBP Judge 4 Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks LTA Judge 3 Brittany Huffman SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina SSP Judge 3 David Robinson VTC Judge 2 Jocelyn Steiner 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: 7:30 pm on weekdays and Saturdays; 3:00 pm on Sundays and Saturday, April 26 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 Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Decision Height April 18 – May 3 ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte KCP Judge 3 Noel Schoonover MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey RCP Judge 3 Sean Jefferson SSI Judge 2 Rebecca Hanauer SSS Judge 1 Maureen Roult Performance Address: Vienna Community Center Auditorium, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180 Company Website: viennatheatrecompany.org How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reserve your ticket and companion ticket with email request to vtcshows@yahoo.com. Tickets will then be available for pickup in-person at the front desk of the Vienna Community Theater. If there is any issue prior to the performance, please let the front-of-house manager know and they can assist. The House Manager will be located at the entrance of the theater. Please do not contact the City of Vienna directly 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. ****************************************** CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 26 closed – 16 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 14 additional shows have closed with all ballots received. Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Be More Chill February 7 – 23 ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED! 2nd Star Productions (SSP) – For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf February 7 – March 1 ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED! 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 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 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 Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Working — A Musical February 28 – March 29 ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Inherit the Wind March 14 – 30 CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Peerless March 14 – 30 DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith – reserved ********************************** Okay, thanks! Kira |
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