** WATCH Weekly Report 11-05-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: The WATCH Adjudication email is
set up so I have to log in to see my email; I do not get notifications
of new emails (by choice). While I try to access this on a regular
basis, there are times I might go several days without checking. In
particular, as soon as I am confident that the upcoming weekend’s
closing shows are covered, I do not tend to check it over the weekend.
If you have any questions at any time, especially, but not limited to
time sensitive ones, your rep should always be the first person you
reach out to. And if it relates to an upcoming show, please reach out
to the rep of the producing theater, and include your rep on that email
so they can help. I do not need to be the go between.
As a reminder, if you ever need to contact a rep, the email address
would be XYZ@washingtontheater.org, with the “XYZ” replaced by the
theater’s WATCH assigned acronym (please note the spelling of theater
after the “@” with an “er” NOT “re”). This will then be forwarded to
their personal email address so they can answer you. This WATCH
assigned email address also appears in this report each week, right
above the directions to the theater. You can certainly cc: me on these
messages, and probably should in case I need to help in any way. But
again, your rep and possibly the producing theater rep should always be your first contact.
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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 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:
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Adjudication Coordinator’s email address (Kira) – watchadjudication@gmail.com
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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 (1 show closes by November 8)
Dominion Stage (DS) – Blithe Spirit
October 24 – November 8
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin – alt Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserved
Performance Address: Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang Street, 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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays - Saturdays 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 I-395, take the Rte 120/South Glebe Road exit, proceed East on South Glebe Road and turn left at S. Lang Street, which is AFTER the Giant Shopping Center. The Gunston School and Arts Center complex is on the left; enter and go uphill (away from the soccer fields) to the main building. Theatre Two can be accessed by driving around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot and separate entrance for Theatre Two.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open November 7)
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RUNNING (6 shows are running now)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Web of Murder
October 31 – November 16
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
CPA Judge 1 Terry Averill
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Laura Peterson – reserved
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 7:30 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.
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
October 24 – November 15
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh – alt Stacey Claytor – reserved
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
RCP Judge 3 Sean Jefferson – 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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Hollow
October 31 – November 16
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte – reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Maureen Roult – alt David Gorsline – reserved
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry – 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) – Grease
October 25 – November 15
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
FCT Judge 3 Jennifer Ayers – alt Tina Embree – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina
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) – Urinetown
November 1 – 16
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – reserved
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 240-314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge
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: $26 Adults; $23 Students & Seniors
Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger
Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28, through the city and over the bridge. Turn left at the next traffic light (still on 28). Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Follow signs for Mansion/Civic Center. The Center is on the left at the first stop sign.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Tartuffe
October 31 – November 16
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers / Teresa Gillcrist
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – alt Eric Scerbo – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
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 NEXT WEEK (1 show opens November 14)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee
November 14 – 23
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
CFTC Judge 4 Jackie Savage
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens November 21)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
November 21 – December 14
Tickets are already selling quickly, especially Sunday matinees. Please make your reservation ASAP.
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty
KCP Judge 3 Noel Schoonover
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
MP Judge 1 Karen Fleming
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone
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.
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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 81 closed – 70 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 69 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
June 26 – July 19
Closed with 8 ballots due to weather cancellations
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Airness
September 19 – October 5
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp – reserved
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Legally Blonde: The Musical
September 5 – October 4
HBP Judge 4 Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Friends With Guns
September 26 – October 12
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – reserved
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Outsider
October 3 – 19
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Hot L Baltimore
October 3 – 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – PUFFS
October 3 – 18
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – reserved
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – The Mousetrap
October 10 – 25
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Our Town
October 17 – 26
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty – alt Jason Damaso – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – The Crucible
October 10 – 26
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon – reserved
Reston Community Players (RCP) – The Rocky Horror Show
October 10 – November 1
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue – reserved
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Under a Cowboy Moon
October 17 – November 2
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Jackie Savage – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Nancy Somers – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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