** WATCH Weekly Report 07-01-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
We need alternates for a show running now and one that has already closed. Please let me know if you can help out.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Many shows do sell out,
especially musicals and shows with children in the cast, both of which
tend to appear quite frequently at this time of year. So while it is a
good idea to make your reservation for every show very early in the run
(or even better, when your name first appears on the report), it is
especially crucial when it is one of these types of shows, particularly
when it is a well-known show to boot. I have had to reach out to a
number of judges after hearing from reps that they are in danger of
being shut out of tickets. Please don’t let this happen – reserve early.
Also, the earlier in the run you reserve for, the more likely there are
to be tickets available and the more likely it is that the theater will
be able to reschedule you if any issue arises with the production or in
your personal life.
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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 (no shows close by July 5)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens July 2)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
July 2 – 25
No performance July 4
Show is already selling out; please make your reservation ASAP if you have not already
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett – reserved |
| CPA Judge 2 | John Purnell – reserved |
| HBP Judge 4 | Tessa Silvestro – reserved |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster – alt Scott Strasbaugh – reserved |
| PPF Judge 1 | Mario Font – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 2 | Deb Hansen – alt Patricia Bullock – reserved |
| RCP Judge 1 | Steve Cairns – reserved |
| RLT Judge 4 | Laura W. Andruski |
| SSS Judge 1 | Tristan Poje – 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 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 (3 shows are running now)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Four Old Broads on the High Seas
June 26 – July 19
No performances July 3 - 5
| ACCT Judge 1 | Jayn Rife – reserved |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit – alt Lou Pangaro – reserved |
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| DS Judge 4 | Jeff Davis |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming |
| KCP Judge 2 | Kay Holcombe – reserved |
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham – reserved |
| SP Judge 2 | Kim Fry – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods – 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 2:00 pm; Saturday, July 11 at 2:00 pm
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.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Sister Act
June 27 – July 12
| ACCT Judge 3 | Jim Pearson – reserved |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown |
| FCT Judge 2 | Tina Embree – reserved |
| GAC Judge 1 | John Decker – reserved |
| PPF Judge 3 | Sarah Baczewski – reserved |
| SP Judge 2 | Kim Fry – reserved |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson – alt Diane Schwartz – reserved |
| TAP Judge 2 | Carol Strachan – 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 F. Scott Fitzgerald box office at 240-314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Box Office hours are Tuesday - Saturday 2pm to 6pm and 2 hours before every ticketed performance
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, July 4 at 2:00pm only
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) – The Colored Museum
June 26 – July 19
No performances July 3 - 5
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill – reserved |
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks – ALTERNATE NEEDED |
| PPF Judge 4 | Elizabeth Keith – reserved |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – alt Cathy Gurson – reserved |
| RMT Judge 3 | Maggie Modig – reserved |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock – reserved |
| SSI Judge 4 | Debbie Mobley – 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 2 to 3 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: $28 adults; $25 students/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 (3 shows open July 10)
Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – Tuesdays With Morrie
July 10 – 25
| ASGT Judge 3 | Pat Browning |
| BCT Judge 2 | Reed Sigmon |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine |
| FCT Judge 1 | Chris Noe – reserved |
| LMP Judge 4 | Marge McGugan – reserved |
| LTA Judge 4 | Brittany Huffman |
| PTP Judge 3 | Ben Simpson |
| SMP Judge 1 | Paul Brewster |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
| VTC Judge 3 | Kim Paul |
Performance Address: Indian Head Center for the Arts, 4185 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD 20640
Company Website: www.hardbargainplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call or text HBP rep Suzanne Donohue at 301-643-6129
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $15
Watch Rep Name: Suzanne Donohue
Watch Rep E-Mail: hbp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): The Indian Head Center for the Arts is located just 30 minutes south of Washington, DC. in the Town of Indian Head, MD, in Western Charles County.
From the Capital Beltway - Take Exit 3 to Route 210 South (Indian Head Hwy South). Travel approximately 20 miles and turn left on Indian Head Ave. We are on the left just after Indian Head Town Hall. Parking in rear.
From the D.C. Area - Take Indian Head Hwy south (Rt 210) all the way to Indian Head Ave. (Rt 210 connects to I495 just east of the Wilson Bridge). Turn left on Indian Head Ave. We are on the left just after Indian Head Town Hall. Parking in rear.
From LaPlata - Take 225 to Indian Head Hwy South. Turn left on Indian Head Hwy and in about 2 miles, turn left on Indian Head Ave. We are on the left just after Indian Head Town Hall. Parking in rear.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Legally Blonde: The Musical
July 10 – August 2
Sunday matinees already have very limited availability; please make your reservation ASAP, especially if you would like a matinee
| BCT Judge 2 | Reed Sigmon |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer |
| HBP Judge 1 | Jim Watson |
| MP Judge 4 | Nic Stearns / Roger Stone |
| PPF Judge 1 | Mario Font – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 4 | George Fulda |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock – alt John Geddie – reserved |
| SSI Judge 4 | Debbie Mobley – 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.
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
July 10 – 19
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor – reserved |
| CPA Judge 4 | Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – alt Beth Terranova – reserved |
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DS Judge 1 | Zell Murphy |
| DTC Judge 3 | Jason Damaso |
| KCP Judge 1 | Yvette Vandermolen |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher |
| RCP Judge 2 | Cathy Gurson |
| RLT Judge 3 | Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers |
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
Musicals: $30 adults, $25 seniors/students/active military
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 and turn right on Innovation Discovery; turn left on University Blvd; 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 or back of the building.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open July 17 or 18)
Dominion Stage (DS) – First Date
July 17 – 25
| ACCT Judge 3 | Jim Pearson |
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer |
| KCP Judge 2 | Kay Holcombe |
| LTA Judge 1 | Franklin Coleman |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| SP Judge 3 | Cassidy Cook-Lapierre |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani |
| SSS Judge 2 | Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods |
Performance Address: Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run, 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; Saturdays at 2:00pm; Sunday, July 19 at 2:00pm
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 1-395, take the Shirlington Exit. Veer to the far right as you cross over I-395 and go to the 2nd light and turn LEFT on South Four Mile Run. Go to the second street and turn LEFT on Oakland St. The theatre will be on your LEFT. You can park behind the building or on the street.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Catch Me If You Can
July 18 – August 8
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage |
| HBP Judge 4 | Tessa Silvestro |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky |
| RMT Judge 1 | Cathy Kieserman |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler |
| 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
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.
McLean Community Players (MCP) – 1776
July 17 – August 2
| ASGT Judge 4 | Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown |
| GAC Judge 2 | Gretchen Jacobs |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster – alt Franklin Coleman |
| PPF Judge 4 | Elizabeth Keith |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic |
| RLT Judge 1 | Leena Dev / Teresa Gillcrist |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller |
| VTC Judge 3 | Kim Paul |
Performance Address: Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Company Website: www.mcleanplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email mcleanplayersva@gmail.com with your name and the show date to reserve your tickets
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 for adults; $15 for students/seniors
Musicals: $25 for adults; $20 for students/seniors; $18 for McLean Tax District residents and groups of 10+
Watch Rep Name: Karen Veltri
Watch Rep E-Mail: mcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take Capital Beltway (495) toward Tyson's Corner from either direction. Take exit for 123 North toward McLean. Just after crossing Old Dominion Dr, turn left onto Ingleside Ave. Alden Theatre is within the McLean Community Center, on your left past the library.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 61 closed – 52 with all ballots, 8 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 50 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
The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Secret Garden
May 9 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Lend Me A Soprano
May 15 – 31
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Dracula
May 22 – June 7
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster – reserved |
Dominion Stage (DS) – Dead Air
May 29 – June 13
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Patience
June 5 – 14
| CFTC Judge 4 | Becky Gould-Levine – reserved |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer – reserved |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo – reserved |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler – reserved |
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
June 5 – 20
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan – reserved |
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Reluctant Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes
June 12 – 28
| BCT Judge 2 | Reed Sigmon – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED |
| DTC Judge 3 | Jason Damaso – alt Jim and Liz Korte – reserved |
| LTA Judge 4 | Brittany Huffman – reserved |
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – I Love You Because
June 12 – 27
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett – reserved |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald – reserved |
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – American Idiot
June 12 – 28
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown – reserved |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved |
| RLT Judge 1 | Leena Dev – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Shrek the Musical
May 30 – June 27
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
