** WATCH Weekly Report 08-05-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
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. And if you are sending me a separate email, please include the date of your reservation
-- I swear, I’m not just being nosy and will not share it with anyone
else. I track this date in case there is anything I need to pass along
about a specific performance date, including cancellations, last minute
understudies, changes, etc.
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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 (Kira) – watchadjudication@gmail.com
Tabulator’s email address (Margaret) – watchtab@mac.com
Weekly Report back up website – http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
Ballot – https://forms.fillout.com/t/o4qrFTV8yius
WATCH website – http://www.washingtontheater.org
Just the Facts – https://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2026.pdf
Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (3 shows close by August 9)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Return Engagements
July 24 – August 9
| CPA Judge 4 | Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls |
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham – reserved |
| PTP Judge 3 | Ben Simpson – 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 online
Watch Rep Name: Cathy Holmes
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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Catch Me If You Can
July 18 – August 8
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan – reserved |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted – reserved |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock – reserved |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler – reserved |
| VTC Judge 4 | Charlie Boone – 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. You can check ticket availability before making your request using this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35489/production/1273638
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 the GW Parkway 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 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.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Anastasia, The Musical
July 24 – August 9
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts |
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater |
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett – alt Reed Sigmon – reserved |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo – reserved |
| SSI Judge 3 | Otega Okurume – alt Debbie Mobley – reserved |
Performance Address: Loudoun County High School; 415 Dry Mill Rd SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
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; Saturday, August 1 at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: Bill Fry
Watch Rep E-Mail: sp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Tysons Corner take VA Route-7 for 23 miles to Leesburg. Keep left onto Loudoun St. Go 0.7 Miles and turn left onto Dry Mill Rd. Go 0.5 miles and turn right onto Catoctin Circle SW. Go 250 ft and turn left into high school parking lot.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens August 6)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
August 6 – September 6
| BCT Judge 4 | Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic – reserved |
| RMT Judge 4 | Eric Scerbo – reserved |
| SSP Judge 1 | Diane Schwartz – reserved |
| TAP Judge 1 | Alden Michels |
| VTC Judge 4 | Charlie Boone |
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 and request a specific date. You will receive a confirmation email
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Sundays and Wednesday, July 22nd at 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 single tickets; $25 each for 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 other shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (no shows open August 14)
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open August 21)
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 71 closed – 61 with all ballots, 9 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 61 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Dirty Work at the Crossroads
January 23 – February 8
Closed with 9 ballots due to weather cancellations
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Four Old Broads on the High Seas
June 26 – July 19
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
July 10 – 19
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved |
| RLT Judge 3 | Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers – reserved |
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Colored Museum
June 26 – July 19
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock – reserved |
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
July 2 – 25
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 2 | Deb Hansen – alt Patricia Bullock – reserved |
Dominion Stage (DS) – First Date
July 17 – 25
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods – alt Amanda Jones – reserved |
Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Tuesdays With Morrie
July 10 – 25
| LMP Judge 4 | Marge McGugan – reserved |
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Frozen, the Musical
July 24 – August 1
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter – reserved |
| BP Judge 1 | Lisa Singleton – reserved |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted – reserved |
| SSI Judge 2 | Rebecca Hanauer – reserved |
McLean Community Players (MCP) – 1776
July 17 – August 2
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Legally Blonde: The Musical
July 10 – August 2
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
