Wednesday, March 29, 2017

WATCH Weekly Report 03-29-17



** WATCH Weekly Report 03-29-17** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:



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CLOSING THIS WEEK (3 shows close by April 2)

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – 12 Angry Men
March 17 – April 2

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle – res 3/26
BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/31
DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock
MCP Judge 1         Patti Green Roth – alt Annie Galvin – res 4/1
PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis
PPF Judge 2          Derek Bradley – alt Andra Whitt – res 4/1
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – res 4/2

Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA (in Vint Hill Farms)
Company website: www.fctstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send e-mail to tickets@fctstage.org or call 540-349-8760, then press 2. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and leave a message as to which show you need tickets. If you leave your email address, you will be emailed a confirmation.
WATCH companion comp policy: Free Companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00 p.m; 2:00 p.m. for Sunday matinees
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved seating
Ticket Prices: Musical: $18 Adult; $16 Senior and Student. Non-Musical: $16 Adult; $14 Senior and Student.
WATCH rep name: Bryan Marsh
WATCH rep phone: 540-270-0232
WATCH rep email: fct @ washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 West to Gainesville Exit #43A onto Route 29 South towards Warrenton. Drive 4.4 miles -- turn left onto Route 215 (Vint Hill Road). Drive 1.4 miles to Route 652 (Kennedy Road). Turn right onto Kennedy Road and continue 0.8 miles to the first stop sign. Turn left onto Aiken Road. The theatre is a quarter of a mile -- the fourth building on your right. Parking is across the street. A map is available on the website.


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Company
March 10 – April 2

Please note: A limited number of onstage seats are available for the run of "Company." If you wish to watch the show from the onstage seating section, be sure to mention it to the box office when you call to reserve seats.  Visit the theater’s website for more details.

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – res 3/31
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
RMT Judge 3         Denise Gilmore – res 3/25

Performance Address: 508 Charles Street (Route 6), La Plata, MD 20646
Theater Website: www.ptplayers.com
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Call the Box Office at 301.932.6819. Identify yourself as a WATCH Judge. WATCH Judges are highly encouraged to call early when attending a Musical or our Christmas show because these productions regularly sell out. Sunday Matinees performances also sellout very quickly.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available.
Curtain Times: 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. When we schedule extra shows during the week curtain is usually at 7:30 p.m.; check the website or call the theater to be sure.
Seating Type: Reserved Seating
Ticket Prices: Adults $17. Seniors over 60, Youth through high school and Military with ID are $14.
Watch Rep Name: John W. Kirby
Watch Rep Phone: 240-216-8858
Watch Rep E-Mail: ptp @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: From Baltimore: Get on the beltway, 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. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily.
From Virginia: Once across the Wilson Bridge take Exit # 2, Route 210 South towards Indian Head. Travel South on Route 210 for about 10 miles and take a left on Route 228 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.


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Rock of Ages
March 10 – April 1

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton – res 3/31
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
LTA Judge 4         Jennifer Lyman – res 4/1
MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone
PCP Judge 2          Jeffrey Davis – res 3/25

Performance address: Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Village Center, Reston, VA, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191
Company website: www.restonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Reston Community Center Box Office @ 703-476-4500 (leave voice mail); identify yourself as a WATCH adjudicator.
WATCH companion comp policy: Companion comp ticket available
Curtain times: Fri. & Sat. evenings at 8:00pm; Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2:00pm
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved seating
Ticket Prices: Plays: $21 ($18 – Senior/Student); Musicals $25 ($21 – Senior/Student)
WATCH rep name: Jerry Morse
WATCH rep phone: 571-313-8499
WATCH rep mail: rcp @ washingtontheater.org or jerryandbeamorse@gmail.com
Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (the Reston Parkway), turn left at the traffic signal, and cross over the Dulles Toll Road; go to the third traffic light, and turn left onto Glade Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Colts Neck Road (Ariake restaurant is on the corner). Enter the Hunters Woods Village Center immediately on your right (at the huge Safeway). Walk to the Community Center located behind Ledo’s Pizza. See map on website.


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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens March 31)

Colonial Players of Annapolis – Nine
March 31 – April 30

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo
ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife
TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno
CRT Judge 4         Karla Carias
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice
HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – res 4/1
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Theater Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Please call the box office, 410-268-7373, or email boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org, and identify yourself as a WATCH judge.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free Companion ticket available.
Curtain Times: Thursday-Friday-Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm, with a Sunday evening at 7:30pm on the second weekend of performances.
Seating Type: Reserved seating.
Ticket Prices: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students/active military
Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey and Jamie Miller
Watch Rep Phone: 301-928-8666
Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: Colonial Players is located on East St, one half block east of State Circle. Parking for the theater is easiest to find at the state garage on Calvert Street near St. John’s College, which is open from 6 in the evening weeknights and all weekends free of charge. Driving from Route 50 East – take Rowe Blvd. South Exit 24. Proceed approximately 1 mile.

If you wish to go directly to the state parking 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 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 St. Turn left and the theater will be on your left a half block ahead. Additional parking garage locations, directions, and a map are available on our website.


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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) - A Connecticut Yankee in
King Arthur’s Court
March 24 – April 9

CRT Judge 3         Erin DeCaprio
FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe
KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson – ALTERNATE NEEDED
MCP Judge 4         Laura Peterson
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander
PCP Judge 1          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – res 4/7
RTP Judge 4          Amy Treat – alt Ted Ballard – res 4/2

Performance Address: 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, VA 22308
Theater Website: www.acctonline.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Send an email to accttheater@gmail.com. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free Companion ticket available.
Curtain Times: Evenings @ 8 p.m., Matinees @ 2 p.m.
Seating Type: Reserved.
Ticket Prices: $15 (general), $12 (students and seniors); musicals are $18 and $15
Watch Rep Name: Jayn Rife
Watch Rep Phone: (703) 780-7770
Watch Rep E-Mail: acct @ washingtontheater.org  or  accttheater@gmail.com.
Directions To Performance Address: From inner or outer beltway take the exit for Route One South. Turn at first intersection onto Ft. Hunt Road (South). Proceed South through 6 traffic lights. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is on the southwest corner of Fort Hunt Road and Collingwood Road. Performances are in Wesley Hall.


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Arsenic and Old Lace
March 24 – April 15
(Matinees April 2 and 9)

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson
ACCT Judge 2      TJ Downing
TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn
CRT Judge 1         David Williams – res 3/25
FCT Judge 1          Bryan Marsh
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – alt Janice Dionne – res 4/9
SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem – res 4/7

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD 20707
Theater Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: To reserve your seats, just call 301-617-9906, press 2, and leave a message including your name and phone number, the date you want to attend, and the number of seats you'd like to reserve. Reserved seats are held until 10 minutes before curtain.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket available.
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm Fridays/Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sundays
Seating Type: General admission (not reserved).
Ticket Prices: Play/Musical:  $20/$22 Adult, $15/$17 12 and under or 65 and over.
Watch Rep Name: Michael Hartsfield (Alt – Maureen Rogers)
Watch Rep Phone: Michael 301-219-6884/ Maureen 301-452- 2557
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: From South of Laurel Via I-95. Take I-95 north to the exit for Route 198. Head east toward Laurel. Turn Left onto 7th St. Go through one traffic light and one stop sign. At 2nd traffic light turn right onto Main Street. Via Route 1. Take Route 1 North to Laurel. Continue past Route 198. Turn left at next traffic light (after the Denny's Restaurant) onto Main Street. Via Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Take Route 295 north to Route 198. Head west to Laurel. Turn right onto Route 1 North. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Main St. PARKING: Free parking on Main Street. 


Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) - To Kill a Mockingbird
March 24 – April 8

BCT Judge 2         James McDaniel – res 4/2
CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – res 4/8
DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall – res 4/8
FCT Judge 3          Sandy Steinmeyer – res 4/6
PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara – res 3/31
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RCP Judge 3         Cheryl Kenny – res 4/2
RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary/Dave Gross – res 4/1

Performance Address: James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 
Theater Website: www.providenceplayers.org 
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets:  Email providenceplayerstickets@cox.net or call 703-425-6782 
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available 
Curtain Times: 7:30pm evenings, 2:00pm matinees 
Seating Type: Reserved seating 
Ticket Prices: $20 for adults; $17 for seniors and students 
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font 
Watch Rep Phone: 703-201-3459 
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf @ washingtontheater.org 
Directions To Performance Address: From the Capital Beltway, take Rt. 50/Arlington Blvd. east approximately 2 miles. Turn left at Annandale Rd. James Lee Community Center is about a quarter mile on your right. 


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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens April 7)

Silver Spring Stage – A Bright New Boise
April 7 – 30

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge
ACCT Judge 2      TJ Downing
BCT Judge 3         Rose Talbot
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock
KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson
MCP Judge 2         Linda Stone
PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – res 4/8
SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem

Performance address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Company website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail request to contact@ssstage.org. The autoreply will tell you that someone will contact you but in reality that only happens if there's a problem with your reservation.
WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket is available.
Curtain times: 8:00pm; 2:00pm (Matinees)
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 adults / $20 juniors & seniors
WATCH rep name: David Gorsline
WATCH rep phone:
WATCH rep email: sss @ washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take Beltway exit 30A (Colesville Road north) and cross University Blvd. The Woodmore shopping center will be immediately on the right. The Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between the CVS and the bank. Additional parking is available in the back - pass the shopping center and turn right on Timberwood and right again into the parking lot.


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open April 14)

McLean Community Players – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
April 14 – 30

Note: Performance is taking place at an alternate location (see address below) while the McLean Community Center is under renovation.  

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo
ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock
GAC Judge 1        John Decker
KAT Judge 4         Fred Zirm
PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – res 4/23
PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse
SMP Judge 1         Katie Ganem

Performance Address: Vinson Hall Theatre, 1735 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA
Theater Website: www.mcleanplayers.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: For Spring, Summer and Fall productions, please contact Patti Green Roth (pattigreenroth@msn.com) or Linda Stone (rock1619@cox.net).  Leave name, number of tickets, date of show, and name of your theatre company.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: One free companion ticket is available.
Curtain Times: 8:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday / Sunday Matinees 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved seating. NOTE: Musical matinees ALWAYS sell out.
Ticket Prices: Musicals: $25 ($23 seniors/students); Plays $20 ($18 seniors/students)
Watch Rep Name: Patti Green Roth/Linda Stone
Watch Rep Phone: Patti: 703-241-2906/Linda: 571-451-3734
Watch Rep E-Mail: mcp @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: DIRECTIONS TO ALTERNATE PERFORMANCE SITE WILL BE ON THE MCP WEBSITE.


The Arlington Players – She Loves Me
April 14 – 30

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife
BCT Judge 2         James McDaniel
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek
DS Judge 4            James Maxted
GAC Judge 1        John Decker
LTA Judge 3         Kira Hogan
PCP Judge 3          Bob Shea
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old
Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22206
Theater Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How To Reserve Watch Judge Tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets/seats for selected performance
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: 8:00 p.m. / matinees 2:30 p.m.
Seating Type: Reserved seating
Ticket Prices: Musicals/Plays: $25 adults/$22 seniors and military/$15 child/student.  (fees: $2.00 per ticket which is already included in the prices listed.)
Watch Rep Name: Barbara Esquibel
Watch Rep Phone: 703.244-5795
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap @ washingtontheater.org
Directions To Performance Address: Visit website: www.thearglingtonplayers.org


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CLOSED – 109 shows, 26 closed, 20 with all ballots, 6 with outstanding ballots.

Colonial Players of Annapolis - The City of Conversation
Jan 13 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED


Prince George's Little Theater - The Tin Woman
Jan 13 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED


St. Mark's Players - Recent Tragic Events
Jan 13 – 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) - Loves and Hours
Jan 13 - Feb 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) - Anything Goes
Jan 14 - Feb 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Don’t Dress for Dinner
Jan 20 – Feb 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Jan 20 – Feb 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Silver Spring Stage - Silent Sky
Jan 13 - Feb 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Jan 27 – Feb 11
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Underpants
Jan 27 – Feb 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – A Visit from Scarface
Jan 20 - Feb 11
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Lion in Winter
Jan 27 – Feb 11
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Rockville Little Theater (RLT) – The Miracle Worker
February 2 - 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


McLean Community Players (MCP) – Company
February 3 – 19
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Damascus Theater Company (DTC) – I Love You Because
Feb 10-26
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Peter and the Starcatcher
Feb 10-25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Kensington Arts Theater (KAT) – Two Rooms
February 17 – March 4
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Calendar Girls
Feb 17 – Mar 11
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Feb 17 – Mar 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Key for Two
Feb 25 – Mar 18

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/10
RCP Judge 2         Carol Watson – res 3/5


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Anton in Show Business
Feb 24 – Mar 18

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn


Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Night Watch
March 10 – 26

GAC Judge 3        Betsy Marks Delaney


Dominion Stage (DS) – Evil Dead, the Musical
March 3 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
March 3 - 25

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown


Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
March 17 – 26

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 3/24
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers – res 3/24, ballot 3/29


Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Dogfight
March 10 – 26

BCT Judge 3         Rose Talbot – res 3/26
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer


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Okay, thanks!
Kira, still chugging along