Wednesday, November 26, 2025

WATCH Weekly Report 11-26-25

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 11-26-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:


Happy Thanksgiving Eve! 
 
We need an alternate ballot for an already closed show.  Please check the Closed section and let me know if you can fill out a ballot.
 
The final show for 2025 now appears on this report.  So if your name does not show up anywhere in this report (including the Closed section), it means that you are officially done for the year.
 
If your name IS on this report, please make sure you make a reservation and get your ballots in ASAP.  Shows at this time of year tend to be very popular, so don’t assume they will have a ticket for you if you wait too long to reserve.
 
Also note: Due to the need to tabulate the data, we need to close balloting for end of year shows before 30 days are up.  The final date for accepting ballots for shows closing in late November/December will be December 22nd, regardless of when the show closes.  After this, Margaret will begin tabulation and your scores will not be included for the show.  So if you have a show that ends in December, please try to see it as early in the run as possible so you are not racing the clock to fill out the ballot.  
 
I think that’s enough info to digest, so I’ll skip the tip for this week.




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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:

  1. 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
  2. DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
  3. DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
  4. 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 (Kira) – watchadjudication@gmail.com

Tabulator’s email address (Margaret) – 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 November 30)
 
 
 
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open November 28)
 
 
 
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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
 
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 – alt Jason Damaso – reserved
KCP Judge 3          Noel Schoonover – alt Kay Holcombe – reserved
LMP Judge 4         Marge McGugan – reserved
MP Judge 1            Karen Fleming – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Sarah Baczewski – reserved
RCP Judge 1          Steve Cairns
SSI Judge 4           Debbie Mobley – reserved
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo – reserved
 
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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens December 5)
 
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – White Christmas
December 5 – 14
 
Tickets are selling very quickly; please make your reservation ASAP
 

ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 4       Lauren Winther-Hansen
BCT Judge 1          Fred Nelson
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
KCP Judge 1          Meredith Fogle
LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Andrew Harasty
SP Judge 2             Kim Fry
SSP Judge 4           Aref Dajani
VTC Judge 4         Charlie Boone
 
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: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays and 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.
 
 
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open December 12)
 
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – A Backstage Christmas
December 12 – 21
 
CPA Judge 3          Jeff Sprague
CRT Judge 3          Harold Kiffer
GAC Judge 3         Dave Reph
HBP Judge 3          Mary DeMarco-Logue
KCP Judge 2          Kay Holcombe
MP Judge 2            Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 2          Kim Bessler
RLT Judge 4          Laura W. Andruski
RMT Judge 2         Rose Weich – alt Eric Scerbo
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
 
Performance Address: Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA 22030
Company Website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email CFTCBoxOffice@gmail.com with at least 72 hours' notice, identify yourself as a WATCH judge, and include the show title, date, and time you wish to attend
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults, $15 student/child
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Snellings
Watch Rep E-Mail:  cftc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495, take the exit for US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. In about 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.
 
 
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – It's a Wonderful Life, the Radio Play
December 12 – 21
 
ACCT Judge 1       Jayn Rife
CPA Judge 4          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
CRT Judge 4          Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 2          Tina Embree
HBP Judge 4          Heather Bauer / Judi Laganga
LTA Judge 4          Franklin Coleman
RCP Judge 3          Sean Jefferson – reserved
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig
SMP Judge 3         Ernie Molina
SP Judge 4             Courtney Garofolo Beaver
 
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.

 
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – A Christmas Carol
December 12 – 21
 
BCT Judge 3          Alan Barnett
CFTC Judge 3       Courtney Marsh
DS Judge 1            Zell Murphy
FCT Judge 3          Jennifer Ayers
MP Judge 4            Nic Stearns / Roger Stone
PPF Judge 2           Ward Kay
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter
SSI Judge 2           Rebecca Hanauer
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo
TAP Judge 2          Carol Strachan
 
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: 89 closed – 77 with all ballots, 11 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
 
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 76 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
 
 
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Outsider
October 3 – 19
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


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
 
 
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – Under a Cowboy Moon
October 17 – November 2
 
LMP Judge 2         Larry Simmons – reserved
 
 
Dominion Stage (DS) – Blithe Spirit
October 24 – November 8
 
ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – reserved
 
 
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Web of Murder
October 31 – November 16
 
PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – reserved
 
 
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
October 24 – November 15
 
CFTC Judge 3       Courtney Marsh – alt Stacey Claytor – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
 
 
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Hollow
October 31 – November 16
 
CFTC Judge 2       Stacey Claytor – reserved
GAC Judge 4         Cate Krage – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Terri Ritchey –
ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED
 
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Grease
October 25 – November 15
 
CRT Judge 3          Harold Kiffer – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
MP Judge 3            Spencer Pilcher – reserved
RCP Judge 4          Sara Watson – reserved
 
 
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Urinetown
November 1 – 16
 
RLT Judge 1          Ken Kemp – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
SMP Judge 1         Caroline Adams – reserved
 
 
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Tartuffe
October 31 – November 16
 
HBP Judge 1          Jim Watson – alt Heather Weatherald – reserved
 
 
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee
November 14 – 23
 
LMP Judge 3         Lorraine Brooks – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – alt Brittany Bolick – reserved
 
 
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Okay, thanks!
Kira

 

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