** WATCH Weekly Report 09-09-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: It is perfectly acceptable for you to reach out to a theater rep directly if you need their help with something show related, including any issues you are experiencing with making a reservation. You can find their email address in this report each week, right above the directions to the theater. But if you don’t want to refer back to the report, WATCH has an email forwarding system that will allow you to reach any rep with an easy to remember format – just remember XYZ@washingtontheater.org, with the “XYZ” replaced by the theater’s WATCH assigned acronym (please note the spelling of theater with an “er” NOT “re”). This will then be forwarded to their personal email address so they can assist you or direct you to someone who can.
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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
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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 September 13)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open September 11)
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Argonautika
September 11 – 27
There are already very few tickets left for the entire run; please make your reservation ASAP
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DS Judge 2 | Paul Caffrey |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved |
| PPF Judge 3 | Sarah Baczewski – alt Ward Kay – reserved |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic – reserved |
| RLT Judge 3 | Nancy Somers – reserved |
| SSP Judge 2 | Gene Valendo – reserved |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 4 | Kathie Rogers – reserved |
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 – reserved |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson – reserved |
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 – reserved |
| CPA Judge 3 | Dianne Trickey-Rokenbrod – reserved |
| CRT Judge 2 | Sally Ann Flores – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph – alt Gretchen Jacobs – reserved |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning – reserved |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich – reserved |
| 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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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
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 |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – reserved |
| RLT Judge 2 | Emily Meyers / Colleen Williams |
| SMP Judge 4 | Roger Munter – reserved |
| SSI Judge 1 | Dana Bonistalli – alt AnnaBelle Auguste – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods – 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. 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.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Bonnie & Clyde
September 5 – 20
| BCT Judge 4 | Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit – reserved |
| 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 NEXT WEEK (4 shows open September 18)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Anastasia
September 18 – October 4
| ACCT Judge 2 | Elizabeth Replogle |
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks |
| MCP Judge 3 | Mike Holland |
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne – reserved |
| PTP Judge 3 | Ben Simpson – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch |
| SP Judge 3 | Cassidy Cook-Lapierre – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (on Vint Hill Farms)
Company Website: fauquiertheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call or text FCT WATCH rep, Bryan Marsh, at (540) 270-0232
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: 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.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Steel Magnolias
September 18 – October 4
Please note performance time change starting with this production
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater |
| CPA Judge 4 | Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph |
| KCP Judge 2 | Kay Holcombe |
| MCP Judge 1 | Jenny Levy |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher |
| RLT Judge 1 | Leena Dev / Teresa Gillcrist |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller |
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.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Pippin
September 18 – October 3
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer |
| DS Judge 1 | Zell Murphy – reserved |
| MP Judge 4 | Nic Stearns – reserved |
| PPF Judge 1 | Mario Font – reserved |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson |
| RMT Judge 4 | Eric Scerbo – reserved |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler |
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 2ndstarproductions.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail boxoffice@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a WATCH judge, what theater you are from, and provide the show title, date, time, and number of tickets. Please note that musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out early in the run, especially matinees. Please reserve early, especially for matinees and dates later in the run
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for non-sold out performances
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults $30; Seniors/Students/Military $27; Children $19
Watch Rep Name: Diane Schwartz
Watch Rep E-Mail: ssp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Washington – Take Rt 50 East; take exit 13B Rt 3 toward Crofton; 2 miles to signal at Rt 450 West; make a U-turn and look for the White Marsh Park and Bowie Playhouse signs on the right. Drive to the end of the road and park in the lot on the left. The theater is down the paved lane on the right.
From Annapolis – Take Rt 50 West; take exit 13B and follow directions above.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Bernhardt/Hamlet
September 18 – October 4
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett |
| BP Judge 2 | Ellen Kaplan |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage |
| HBP Judge 4 | Tessa Silvestro |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons |
| SP Judge 1 | Jim Bowen-Collinson |
| SSP Judge 1 | Diane Schwartz |
| TAP Judge 1 | Alden Michels |
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 IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens September 25)
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Game's Afoot
September 25 – October 4
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill |
| FCT Judge 1 | Chris Noe |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming |
| LMP Judge 1 | Anne Hull |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| PWLT Judge 1 | Terri Ritchey |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RMT Judge 3 | Maggie Modig |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods |
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.rlt-online.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email board member Laura W. Andruski at LWAndruski@gmail.com
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $24 adults, $22 seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Teresa Gillcrist
Watch Rep E-Mail: rlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East on Route 28 for two miles, crossing Rockville Pike, and then over a bridge. Turn left at the traffic light onto First St, still on Route 28. Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Go four blocks and turn left on Edmonston and then immediately right into the Civic Center.
From Rockville Pike (from Bethesda): Turn right on First Street (traffic light after Wintergreen Shopping
Center). At second traffic light turn right onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the
left.
From the East: Take Viers Mill Road, enter Rockville, pass Twinbrook Shopping Center and go to traffic light at Edmonston Drive. Turn right. (Watch for small green Civic Center sign at the right turn.) Take Edmonston until you reach the Civic Center area.
From Olney and Leisure World: Georgia Avenue to Norbeck Road. Turn onto Norbeck towards Rockville. Pass Gude Drive and turn at next light (shopping center on the left) onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the left.
Or call 240-314-8690 for further directions.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 75 closed – 72 with all ballots, 2 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 71 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
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Catch Me If You Can
July 18 – August 8
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Anastasia, The Musical
July 24 – August 9
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater – reserved |
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
August 6 – September 6
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
