** WATCH Weekly Report 08-26-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: For anyone not aware, there is a
blog site where I post the weekly report each week after it is sent
out. Since our mailing system can be unreliable in delivering messages
(due to server issues beyond our control), I highly recommend
you bookmark this site on any device you use on a regular basis (e.g.
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any Wednesday and realize you did not get the report that week, you can
go and check. And reps, please make sure all of your judges are aware
of this since they may not have received this report or may not have
read this tip. The blog site appears in every report under “Useful
Links” (see below), so you can also go back a look at previous reports,
if you have them. But bookmarking the site will guarantee you have
access on a week where the internet is not cooperating.
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by August 30)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens August 29)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Blithe Spirit
August 29 – September 19
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor – reserved |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer |
| DS Judge 1 | Zell Murphy – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love |
| PPF Judge 2 | Ward Kay – alt Sarah Baczewski – reserved |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson |
| RLT Judge 2 | Emily Meyers / Colleen Williams |
| SMP Judge 4 | Roger Munter |
| SSI Judge 1 | Dana Bonistalli – alt AnnaBelle Auguste |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods |
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. Please check ticket availability before making your request using this link:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35489/production/1268911
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.
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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
August 6 – September 6
Several performances are already sold out; please make your reservation ASAP
| BCT Judge 4 | Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage – reserved |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning – reserved |
| SSP Judge 1 | Diane Schwartz – reserved |
| TAP Judge 1 | Alden Michels – 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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens September 5)
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Bonnie & Clyde
September 5 – 20
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts |
| BCT Judge 4 | Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit |
| FCT Judge 2 | Tina Embree – reserved |
| LTA Judge 1 | Franklin Coleman – reserved |
| PTP Judge 2 | Kim Bessler – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch |
| SSI Judge 4 | Debbie Mobley – reserved |
| SSS Judge 2 | Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz |
| VTC Judge 2 | Jocelyn Steiner |
Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204
Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets for your preferred performance
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adults; $25 Seniors/Military; $20 Students/Children
Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Virginia - Take 66 East to exit 71 (Fairfax Drive) towards Glebe Road. Turn right onto Glebe Road South (Virginia 120). Go 1.34 miles, crossing over Route 50. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
From Washington, DC, take Route 50 West (Arlington Blvd.) to Glebe Road heading South. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
A parking garage is located at the far end of Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. Please note there are two sharp turns, back-to-back, to enter the garage. You can park anywhere that doesn't note a "RESERVED" sign with the times of 6AM -11PM (the signs with 6AM to 6PM noted are good to park in).
To exit the garage to the theatre, walk towards the big blue wall at the back and go left, you will see the stairs and elevators there. You can take either option up one level, then take the short walk to the theater lobby doors
Here's a helpful video for finding the parking garage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open September 11)
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Argonautika
September 11 – 27
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DS Judge 2 | Paul Caffrey |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| PPF Judge 3 | Sarah Baczewski – alt Ward Kay |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic |
| RLT Judge 3 | Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers |
| SSP Judge 2 | Gene Valendo |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen |
| VLOC Judge 4 | Kathie Rogers |
Performance Address: City of Fairfax Theatre Company Blackbox, 11216 Waples Mill Rd, Suite 103, 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, and if you are requesting a companion ticket
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket subject to availability due to limited capacity
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $30 adults
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 6 miles, take a right to stay on 50 W/Fairfax Blvd. Take a right in about 1 mile onto Waples Mill Rd, then take the first right into the Fair Oaks Professional Buildings plaza. We are in the first building on the left when entering from the only business park entrance from Waples Mill Rd itself (#11216). Free parking is available in the lot. Do NOT park in any reserved spaces. Enter around the right of the building from the front door using the Suite 103 external door.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 6.5 miles, take a left onto Waples Mill Rd, then take the first right into the Fair Oaks Professional Buildings plaza. We are in the first building on the left when entering from the only business park entrance from Waples Mill Rd itself (#11216). Free parking is available in the lot. Do NOT park in any reserved spaces. Enter around the right of the building from the front door using the Suite 103 external door.
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Our Town
September 11 – October 3
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts |
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter |
| BP Judge 3 | Missi Tessier |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo |
| DTC Judge 1 | Jim and Liz Korte |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted |
| SP Judge 2 | Kim Fry |
| SSI Judge 2 | Rebecca Hanauer |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson |
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 Drowsy Chaperone
September 11 – 27
| BCT Judge 2 | Reed Sigmon |
| CPA Judge 3 | Dianne Trickey-Rokenbrod – reserved |
| CRT Judge 2 | Sally Ann Flores |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich |
| SMP Judge 4 | Roger Munter |
| TAP Judge 3 | Laura Peterson – reserved |
| VTC Judge 2 | Jocelyn Steiner |
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; Thursday, Sept 24 at 8:00pm
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.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 74 closed – 69 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 64 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
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Colored Museum
June 26 – July 19
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
July 2 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Dominion Stage (DS) – First Date
July 17 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Frozen, the Musical
July 24 – August 1
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
McLean Community Players (MCP) – 1776
July 17 – August 2
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Legally Blonde: The Musical
July 10 – August 2
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer – reserved |
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Return Engagements
July 24 – August 9
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Catch Me If You Can
July 18 – August 8
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan – reserved |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock – reserved |
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Anastasia, The Musical
July 24 – August 9
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts – reserved |
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater – reserved |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
