** WATCH Weekly Report 02-11-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
Our lovely weather strikes again – due to weather-based performance
cancellations we are looking for another alternate ballot for a closed
show. Please let me know if you saw this show before it closed and can
fill out an alternate ballot.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Please make sure you enter your email address on the ballot and double check
that it is entered correctly. This is what the new balloting system
and Margaret uses to send you the confirmation of ballot receipt, and
thus prevents a lot of bouncebacks, and ensures you know that your
ballot has been received.
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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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Adjudication Coordinator’s email address (Kira) – watchadjudication@gmail.com
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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 (2 shows close by February 15)
Dominion Stage (DS) – Xanadu
February 5 – 14
Matinees added on Saturday, February 7 and 14 at 2:00 pm
| BCT Judge 1 | Fred Nelson |
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne – reserved |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – reserved |
| RLT Judge 2 | Colleen Williams – reserved |
| VTC Judge 2 | Jocelyn Steiner – alt Nancy Lyons – reserved |
Performance Address: Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang Street, 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
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 I-395, take the Rte 120/South Glebe Road exit, proceed East on South Glebe Road and turn left at S. Lang Street, which is AFTER the Giant Shopping Center. The Gunston School and Arts Center complex is on the left; enter and go uphill (away from the soccer fields) to the main building. Theatre Two is accessed by driving around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot on the right and there is a separate entrance to Theatre Two.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Peter and the Starcatcher
February 6 – 15
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter – reserved |
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill – reserved |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph – reserved |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks – alt Anne Hull – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| PWLT Judge 4 | George Fulda – reserved |
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 THIS WEEK (1 show opens February 13)
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Once on This Island
February 13 – 22
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming |
| LTA Judge 2 | Scott Strasbaugh – reserved |
| MCP Judge 3 | Mike Holland |
| PPF Judge 2 | Ward Kay – alt Elizabeth Keith – reserved |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RLT Judge 2 | Emily Meyers / Colleen Williams |
| SSI Judge 1 | Dana Bonistalli – reserved |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson |
| SSS Judge 1 | Tristan Poje / Gemma Davimes |
Performance Address: Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA 22030
Shows #2 and #4 – 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 available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $30 adults, $15 youths
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 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Company
February 6 – 22
Please note updated email contact for reservations below
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter – reserved |
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage |
| PWLT Judge 4 | George Fulda – reserved |
| SP Judge 2 | Kim Fry – reserved |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler |
Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: damascustheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Arts Barn directly through Suzanne Takahashi at Suzanne.Takahashi@gaithersburgmd.gov and provide your name, contact info, show name, and date you plan to attend. Be sure to identify yourself as a WATCH judge and provide the name of the theater you represent
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $23 students (ages 15 – 21); $16 children (ages 14 & under)
Watch Rep Name: Jason Damaso
Watch Rep E-Mail: dtc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take 270 North. Take exit 9B onto Sam Eig Highway. Turn right on Great Seneca Highway. Turn left onto Kentlands Blvd. At the second traffic circle, take the third exit onto Main Street. Right on Midtown Road. Left on Hart Road. The Arts Barn is at the top of the hill.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – School of Rock
February 7 – 28
| BCT Judge 4 | Jennifer Franklin – reserved |
| CPA Judge 2 | John Purnell – reserved |
| DS Judge 2 | Paul Caffrey – reserved |
| DTC Judge 1 | Jim and Liz Korte – reserved |
| KCP Judge 3 | Noel Schoonover – reserved |
| PTP Judge 2 | Kim Bessler – reserved |
| RMT Judge 3 | Maggie Modig – reserved |
| SMP Judge 1 | Paul Brewster – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – reserved |
| VTC Judge 1 | Ari McSherry – 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.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens February 20)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
February 20 – March 15
| ACCT Judge 3 | Jim Pearson |
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett – alt Amy Hines Bates |
| BP Judge 3 | Missi Tessier |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer |
| FCT Judge 1 | Chris Noe – reserved |
| HBP Judge 4 | Tessa Silvestro |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani |
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open February 27)
British Players (BP) – The Real Inspector Hound & The 15-Minute Hamlet
February 27 – March 14
| ACCT Judge 2 | Elizabeth Replogle |
| ASGT Judge 4 | Lauren Winther-Hansen |
| BCT Judge 1 | Fred Nelson |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown |
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted |
| PWLT Judge 1 | Terri Ritchey |
| SP Judge 1 | Jim Bowen-Collinson |
| SSI Judge 2 | Rebecca Hanauer |
| TAP Judge 2 | Carol Strachan – reserved |
Performance Address: Kensington Town Hall, 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
Company Website: britishplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email boxoffice@britishplayers.org to reserve WATCH Judge tickets, indicating which performance and how many tickets you will need
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $15 for under 12; $28 adults for non-musical or pantomime; $36 adults for musical or Music Hall
Watch Rep Name: Ian Swank
Watch Rep E-Mail: bp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway, take exit 33- MD 185N/Connecticut Avenue towards Kensington. In 1.3 miles, turn right onto Baltimore Street, and then an immediate left onto Armory Avenue. Turn right on Mitchell Street, and the parking lot will be on your right.
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Emma
February 27 – March 14
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo |
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham |
| PTP Judge 3 | Ben Simpson |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson |
| RLT Judge 3 | Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich |
| SSI Judge 3 | Otega Okurume |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
| VTC Judge 2 | Jocelyn Steiner |
Performance Address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: stmarksplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Tickets can be reserved using the St. Mark's Players' website. After picking the show date and the number of tickets (2 max.), an opportunity to select the WATCH judge discount will be made available. If that does not appear, email boxoffice@stmarksplayers.org with your reservation request
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $22 seniors/students; $20 groups
Watch Rep Name: Ernie Molina
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland: From the Beltway (I-495), take US-50 West toward DC; take slight left onto Bladensburg Rd NE; continue to Maryland Ave. NW; continue to C St. NE; turn left onto 4th St. NE; turn right on A St. SE.
From Virginia: From the Beltway (I-495), take I-95/I-395 to DC; follow signs for Capital Hill/Nationals Pk/Capital One Center; follow signs for 395N/D St. NW/US Senate/C St. SW; take exit 6 for C St. NW; follow Washington Ave. SW and Independence Ave. SW to A St. SE.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is on the right across from the Library of Congress.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Misfit Players
February 27 – March 8
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill |
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DS Judge 1 | Zell Murphy |
| HBP Judge 1 | Jim Watson |
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning – reserved |
| RCP Judge 1 | Steve Cairns |
| RMT Judge 1 | Cathy Kieserman |
| VTC Judge 3 | Katie Boone |
Performance Address: Sterling Middle School; 201 Holly Ave, Sterling, VA 20164
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 10.0 miles. Turn left on Sterling Blvd. Turn right on Holly Avenue.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Elixir of Love
February 27 – March 8
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit |
| DTC Judge 4 | Nicki Mazza |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph |
| KCP Judge 1 | Yvette Vandermolen |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons |
| LTA Judge 1 | Franklin Coleman |
| MCP Judge 1 | Jenny Levy |
| PPF Judge 1 | Mario Font |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen |
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Company Website: www.vloc.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email VLOC rep Amanda Jones at amincks@gmail.com to make reservations
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 adults; $28 seniors (65+); $26 Students
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Jones
Watch Rep E-Mail: vloc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270, take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28. Follow Rt. 28
through the city, up 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.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 11 closed – 1 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 1 additional show has closed with all ballots received.
Kentlands Community Players (KCP) – A Man for All Seasons
January 9 – 25
| CRT Judge 2 | Sally Ann Flores – alt Alyssa Kiffer – reserved |
Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – What the Constitution Means to Me
January 16 – 31
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne – alt Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Save My Black Soul
January 16 – February 1
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo – reserved |
| RCP Judge 1 | Steve Cairns – reserved |
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Doubt: A Parable
January 16 – February 1
| PWLT Judge 2 | Deb Hansen – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch – reserved |
| SSS Judge 1 | Tristan Poje – reserved |
Reston Community Players (RCP) – She Kills Monsters
January 16 – February 1
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted – reserved |
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Dirty Work at the Crossroads
January 23 – February 8
| ACCT Judge 1 | Jayn Rife – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Becky Gould-Levine – reserved |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming – reserved |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 4 | Kathie Rogers – reserved |
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Close Ties
January 30 – February 8
| BP Judge 3 | Missi Tessier – alt Lisa Singleton – reserved |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer – reserved |
| TAP Judge 3 | Laura Peterson – reserved |
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – The Spitfire Grill
January 23 – February 11
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan – reserved |
| LTA Judge 4 | Brittany Huffman – reserved |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen – reserved |
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Enough to Let the Light In
January 23 – February 8
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts – reserved |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love – reserved |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald – reserved |
| SMP Judge 4 | Roger Munter – reserved |
| SSI Judge 3 | Otega Okurume – reserved |
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – The Sunshine Boys
January 23 – February 8
| FCT Judge 2 | Tina Embree – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
