** WATCH Weekly Report 11-11-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
We need an alternate for a show closing this week. We also need an alternate ballot for a closed show that needs to have balloting closed ASAP. Please let me know if you can cover either show.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Many shows do sell out, especially musicals, shows with children and holiday-themed productions in the cast, all 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 always have 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.
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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 November 15)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Hound of the Baskervilles
November 6 – 15
| DTC Judge 3 | Jason Damaso – reserved |
| KCP Judge 3 | Noel Schoonover – reserved |
| LTA Judge 1 | Franklin Coleman – alt Beck Webster – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 4 | George Fulda – ALTERNATE NEEDED |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – reserved |
| RLT Judge 1 | Leena Dev – reserved |
| SSI Judge 4 | Debbie Mobley – reserved |
| TAP Judge 2 | Carol Strachan – 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.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Caroline, or Change
October 31 – November 15
| ASGT Judge 3 | Pat Browning – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love – reserved |
| GAC Judge 2 | Gretchen Jacobs – reserved |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald – reserved |
| LMP Judge 4 | Marge McGugan – reserved |
| PTP Judge 3 | Ben Simpson – reserved |
| RCP Judge 1 | Steve Cairns – 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
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) – Macbeth
October 23 – November 15
| BCT Judge 1 | Fred Nelson |
| CRT Judge 2 | Sally Ann Flores – reserved |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo – reserved |
| VTC Judge 2 | Jocelyn Steiner – 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 THIS WEEK (2 shows open November 13)
Castaways Theatre (CRT) – The Odd Couple
November 13 – 22
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| DTC Judge 1 | Jim and Liz Korte |
| FCT Judge 1 | Chris Noe |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster |
| MCP Judge 1 | Jenny Levy |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky – alt Kim Bessler – reserved |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani |
| SSS Judge 2 | Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo 22191 Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge VA 22191
Company Website: castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email WATCH rep at email address below
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: Adults: $20, Season Members/Senior/Military/PWC County Employees/Law Enforcement: $18; Youth: $10
Watch Rep Name: Nancy Kiffer
Watch Rep E-Mail: crt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Beltway 495 to I-95 South Exit (Springfield/Richmond). South on I-95 to Exit 156 (Rippon Landing/Rte 784 East). Stay to the left on exit ramp (Exit to Rippon Landing is sharp right after the 2nd overpass). Right at 2nd light (Rt 784 and U.S. HWY 1). Right at 2nd light onto Cardinal Drive. Left at 1st light onto Donald Curtis Drive (Prince William County Government Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Camelot
November 13 – 22
| ACCT Judge 3 | Jim Pearson – reserved |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer |
| DS Judge 4 | Jeff Davis |
| HBP Judge 4 | Tessa Silvestro – reserved |
| KCP Judge 1 | Yvette Vandermolen – reserved |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – alt Michael Greenberg – reserved |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RLT Judge 4 | Laura W. Andruski |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich – reserved |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock – reserved |
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20165
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: Bill Fry
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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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – And Then There Were None
November 6 – 22
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons |
| MP Judge 4 | Roger Stone – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 1 | Terri Ritchey – reserved |
| RMT Judge 4 | Eric Scerbo – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch – reserved |
| SSS Judge 2 | Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved |
| VTC Judge 4 | Charlie Boone – 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.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens November 20)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-off
November 20 – December 13
| ACCT Judge 1 | Jayn Rife |
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter |
| BP Judge 1 | Lisa Singleton |
| DS Judge 1 | Zell Murphy – reserved |
| DTC Judge 4 | Nicki Mazza |
| LTA Judge 2 | Scott Strasbaugh – reserved |
| PPF Judge 3 | Sarah Baczewski – reserved |
| SSS Judge 3 | David Gorsline – reserved |
| TAP Judge 1 | Alden Michels – alt Carol Strachan – reserved |
| VTC Judge 3 | Kim Paul – 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. Note: If you would like a hard copy of the playbill, please ask the House Manager or Box Office staff. Let them know you're a WATCH Judge
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: 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 IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens November 27)
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – A Sherlock Carol
November 27 – December 13
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter |
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor |
| CPA Judge 2 | John Purnell |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted |
| LTA Judge 2 | Scott Strasbaugh |
| MCP Judge 3 | Mike Holland |
| RLT Judge 2 | Emily Meyers / Colleen Williams |
| SP Judge 3 | Cassidy Cook-Lapierre |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson |
| VLOC Judge 4 | Kathie Rogers |
Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at (240) 246-6710
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm; Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm; no shows Saturday, December 12
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $23 adults; $21 students (ages 15 – 21); $16 youth (14 & under)
Note: No refunds or exchanges. The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances. The box office is open Monday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm and one hour prior to performance
Watch Rep Name: Joy Wyne
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): I-270 North or South to Sam Eig Highway West. North on Great Seneca Highway, Left on Kentlands Blvd., Left on Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of hill. Hart Rd dead ends at rear of the Barn. Turn right on Firehouse Lane then left on Briscoe St. Parking is available on the side streets around Kentlands Mansion or turn left on Kent Square Road and drive past the park to dead end. Additional parking is available on Inspiration Lane.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 97 closed – 87 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. 84 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
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Steel Magnolias
September 18 – October 4
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater – reserved – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED |
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Into the Woods
October 2 – 17
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald – reserved |
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Man of La Mancha
October 9 – 18
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Dominion Stage (DS) – A Midsummer Night's Dream
October 9 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Cactus Flower
October 9 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – And Then There Were None
October 16 – 25
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 2 | Deb Hansen – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Matilda
October 9 – 25
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Nunsense
October 16 – November 1
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts – reserved |
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
October 16 – November 1
| CPA Judge 4 | Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown – reserved |
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – She Loves Me
October 17 – November 7
| CFTC Judge 1 | Courtney Marsh – reserved |
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Once Upon A Mattress
October 16 – November 7
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien – reserved |
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
October 23 – November 8
| BP Judge 1 | Lisa Singleton – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved |
| RLT Judge 4 | Laura W. Andruski – reserved |
| SSI Judge 3 | Otega Okurume – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
