** WATCH Weekly Report 05-28-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
We are still in need of an alternate ballot for a recently closed show.
Please refer to the Closed section of this report and let me know if
you can help.
TIP OF THE WEEK: I need to be kept informed of
your reservation to be sure all shows are covered by 10 judges, and the
simplest and most efficient way to do this is to just cc: me on your
email reservation request to the theater. This way I know you have a
reservation, and you do not need to send me a separate email to let me
know – two birds, one stone. Of course, if you reserve by some means
other than email, you will still need to send me a personal email with
this information.
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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.
Friendly Reminders:
- 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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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 June 1)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens May 30)
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Into the Woods
May 30 – June 28
This show is expected to sell out; please reserve early
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
ASGT Judge 2 Matthew Walter
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp / David Gross
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SP Judge 1 Jim Bowen-Collinson
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 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Thursday, June 19 and 26 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, June 28 at 2:00pm (closing performance)
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 (1 show is running now)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Disaster!
May 22 – June 14
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
LTA Judge 3 Brittany Huffman – alt Franklin Coleman – reserved
MP Judge 1 Karen Fleming – reserved
RCP Judge 3 Sean Jefferson – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers / Teresa Gillcrist
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Maureen Roult
VTC Judge 3 Katie Boone – reserved
Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: www.summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com and let them know you are a WATCH judge in need of tickets. You will receive a confirmation email
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Sunday at 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 single tickets, $25 each for groups of 10 or more for one performance, $25 each for 3 shows/season ticket
Watch Rep Name: Carolyn Kirby
Watch Rep E-Mail: asgt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland Route 50: Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis. Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House), and then turn right. Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right-hand lane. Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (to the right of The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester. Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign. Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street (approximately 300 feet). ASGT is on your right. Look for our marquee. Allow enough time to locate limited paid parking. For additional information see the City of Annapolis website, annapolis.gov, Parking.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (4 shows open June 6 or 7)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Black Comedy
June 6 – 22
CPA Judge 2 John Purnell
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
KCP Judge 3 Noel Schoonover
MP Judge 1 Karen Fleming – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers / Teresa Gillcrist
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
SSS Judge 3 David Gorsline
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
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) – The Play That Goes Wrong
June 7 – 28
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue
KCP Judge 1 Meredith Fogle
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp / David Gross
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SP Judge 1 Jim Bowen-Collinson
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry
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.
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Bull in a China Shop
June 6 – 22
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Ben Simpson – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz
VTC Judge 2 Jocelyn Steiner
Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at (240) 246-6710
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm; Saturday, June 7 at 2:00pm only
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults; $21 Students (ages 15 – 21); $15 Youth (14 & under)
Note: No refunds or exchanges. The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances. The box office is Tuesday-Saturday from 1-5 pm and one hour prior to performance
Watch Rep Name: Joy Wyne
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): I-270 North or South to Sam Eig Highway West. North on Great Seneca Highway, Left on Kentlands Blvd., Left on Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of hill.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Shooting Star
June 6 – 22
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Andrew Harasty – reserved
RCP Judge 3 Sean Jefferson – reserved
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley
TAP Judge 3 Laura Peterson – reserved
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 IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open June 13)
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Seussical
June 13 – 29
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CFTC Judge 4 Jackie Savage
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith
RCP Judge 2 Cathy Gurson
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
Performance Address: Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia MD 21044
Company Website: www.silhouettestages.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to our website and select Box Office at the top of the page. Find the show you are scheduled to see and click the "Tickets" button. Select the date and time of the performance you wish to attend. Enter Promo Code “WATCH2025” in the box at the top, select up to 2 tickets, and click on “Add to Cart”. Enter contact details and click on “Next”. Agree to terms and services and click on “Place Order”. Your tickets confirmation will be emailed to you, and you can check in at the door on the day of the show with your last name
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults: $25; Seniors (65+), Military, Howard County Public School Educators and Students: $20; Children (12 and under): $15; Groups of 10+: 5% discount
Watch Rep Name: Stephen Foreman
Watch Rep E-Mail: ssi@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From 495 E: Take Exit 30A onto US-29 North. Take Exit 18 and keep left onto Broken Land Parkway West. Turn left onto Little Patuxent Parkway. Turn right onto Harpers Farm Road. Turn right into Twin Rivers Road. Turn right onto Cross Fox Lane. Park in the Parking Lot. Slayton House is the building to the left of the Columbia Swim Center.
From 495 W: Stay right for I-95 North. Take Exit 35B onto MD-216 West and make slight right turn onto US-29 North. Take Exit 18 and keep left onto Broken Land Parkway West. Turn left onto Little Patuxent Parkway. Turn right onto Harpers Farm Road. Turn right into Twin Rivers Road. Turn right onto Cross Fox Lane. Park in the Parking Lot. Slayton House is the building to the left of the Columbia Swim Center.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Company
June 13 – 29
ASGT Judge 2 Matthew Walter
CFTC Judge 1 Jim Eckloff
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
LTA Judge 2 Beck Webster
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
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: 42 closed – 34 with all ballots, 8 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 33 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Legally Blonde, The Musical
April 18 – 27
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Foreigner
April 25 – May 4
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Decision Height
April 18 – May 4
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor – reserved
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Bump
April 25 – May 17
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – On Your Feet!
May 2 – 17
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – reserved
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty – reserved
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Jersey Boys
May 2 – 18
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – reserved
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry – reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Rent
April 25 – May 18
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp / David Gross – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Shakespeare's Othello
May 2 – 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Blues for an Alabama Sky
May 2 – 18
BCT Judge 4 Jennifer Franklin – reserved
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
