** WATCH Weekly Report 06-25-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
This week’s tip is a repeat from last week. Summers tend to be when a
lot of theaters do big musicals, so I thought it was important enough to
repeat the tip for those who might have missed it. And if your name
appears in this report, make your reservations NOW.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Shows at many theaters do
sell out, especially musicals and shows that include/are aimed at
children. This is why it is crucial that you make your reservation as
early as possible, and definitely before the show is closing, especially
for these types of shows. If you wait to reserve, box offices workers
are left scrambling to try to fit you in, which is not fair to them.
Plus they are not required to do so, and if they simply cannot find you a
ticket, I will be left scrambling trying to find someone who already
saw the show to fill out a ballot. So please make everyone’s life
easier (including your own) and just reserve as soon as humanly
possible.
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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 (4 shows close by June 29)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Play That Goes Wrong
June 7 – 28
All scheduled performances sold out; performance added Wednesday, June 25
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – reserved
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry – 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.
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Seussical
June 13 – 29
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – alt Mario Font – reserved
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Jackie Savage – reserved
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich – reserved
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
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte – reserved
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Beck Webster – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
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.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Into the Woods
May 30 – June 28
This show is expected to sell out; please reserve early
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo – reserved
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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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens June 26)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
June 26 – July 19
Tickets are selling very quickly; please make your reservation ASAP
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SP Judge 4 Courtney Garofolo Beaver
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli – 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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RUNNING (no shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open July 4)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open July 11)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Bye Bye Birdie
July 11 – August 3
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
SP Judge 4 Courtney Garofolo Beaver
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry
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.
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Hairspray
July 11 – 20
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20110
Company Website: www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to https://www.pwlt.org/watchtickets.html and fill out the form. You will receive a confirmation once processed
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm and 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $25 Adults, $20 Seniors/Students/Active Military; $15 for children 12 and under
Musicals: $30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Students/Active Military; $20 for children 12 and under
Watch Rep Name: Terri Ritchey
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 South (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles to University Blvd and turn left, then turn left at the first intersection (Cannon Creek Lane), turn left at the next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking in front of the building.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – A Year with Frog and Toad
July 11 – 27
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien
GAC Judge 3 Dave Reph
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
VTC Judge 2 Jocelyn Steiner
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
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, July 26 at 3:00pm; no show Saturday, July 19
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.
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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 46 closed – 43 with all ballots, 3 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 41 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Rent
April 25 – May 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Disaster!
May 22 – June 14
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers – alt Charlie Boone – reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Black Comedy
June 6 – 22
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers – reserved
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Bull in a China Shop
June 6 – 22
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski – alt Teresa Gillcrist – reserved
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume – alt Jeff Slater – reserved
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Shooting Star
June 6 – 22
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
