Wednesday, May 31, 2017

WATCH Weekly Report 05-31-17



** WATCH Weekly Report 05-31-17 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:



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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by June 4)


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OPENING THIS WEEK (4 shows open June 2 or 3)

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Curious Savage
June 2 – 25

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton
TAP Judge 2          Todd Paul – alt Sam Nystrom
CRT Judge 4         Karla Carias
CPA Judge 2         Danny Brooks
GAC Judge 3        Betsy Marks Delaney
KAT Judge 4         Fred Zirm
PCP Judge 2          Jeffrey Davis
PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani
PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – res 6/25
RLT Judge 4          Laura Andruski

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. 


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Red, White, and Tuna
June 3 – 24

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – alt Jayn Rife – res 6/18
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
DS Judge 2            Colleen Stock
FCT Judge 1          Bryan Marsh
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen – res 6/10
PCP Judge 4          Carol Coyle-Shea – res 6/15
PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – res 6/11
RMT Judge 2         Eric Scerbo
SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw – res 6/7

Performance address: 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Company website: www.thelittletheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Box Office Manager, Crissy Wilke, at crissy@thelittletheatre.com or call the Business Office at 703-683-5778, ext. 4 (NOT the Box Office and NOT online!)
WATCH companion comp policy: One free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday / 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): Reserved seating
Ticket Prices: Plays: $19 (Wed, Thurs), $22 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Musicals: $25 (Wed, Thurs), $30 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
WATCH rep name: Kira Hogan
WATCH rep phone: 703-837-0836
WATCH rep email: lta@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Points North - "How would you get to Reagan National Airport?" That's the first question to answer. Once you've gotten onto the GW Parkway and passed the airport on your left, continue heading 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 - Parking is on the street. Watch posted signs, as some have two hour parking limitations. 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.
Handicapped parking is located on St. Asaph Street next to LTA's courtyard. Also note the handicapped entrance to the theatre is located through the LTA courtyard.


Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
June 2 – 17

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo
ACCT Judge 2      TJ Downing
TAP Judge 1          Sam Nystrom
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
KAT Judge 1         Stefanie Nelson – res 6/2
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
MCP Judge 3         Carol Strachan – res 6/2
MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – res 6/3
RMT Judge 3         Denise Gilmore
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – res 6/8

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. 


2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Mary Poppins
June 2 – July 1

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
GAC Judge 1        John Decker
KAT Judge 2         Zach Pajak
PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan – alt Kim Bessler – res 6/18
PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
PPF Judge 4          Andra Whitt
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
SMP Judge 2         Alexis Truitt
SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

Performance address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD
Company website:  www.2ndstarproductions.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets:  Call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and give all pertinent information.
WATCH companion comp policy:  Free Companion ticket available.
Curtain times: Evenings 8 PM, Matinees 3 PM. Closing show last Saturday 3 PM.
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): General Admission (Not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Gen $22, Senior/student $19
WATCH rep name: Kim Ethridge
WATCH rep phone: 410-757-0315
WATCH judge email: 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 13 B and follow directions above.
Handicapped accessible parking available at the building.


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RUNNING (1 show is running now)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
May 19 – June 10

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer
MCP Judge 1         Patti Green Roth – res 6/10
MP Judge 1           Jean and Andy Aviles – res 5/28
PCP Judge 4          Carol Coyle-Shea – res 6/4
PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – alt AnnaBelle Lowe – res 6/3
RCP Judge 2         Carol Watson – res 5/21
SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw – res 6/3

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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens June 9)

Dominion Stage (DS) – Gilligan’s Fire Island
June 9 – 24

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno – res 6/22
CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs
LTA Judge 3         Kira Hogan – res 6/22
MCP Judge 2         Linda Stone – res 6/17
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard
SMP Judge 4         Roger Munter/Kathryn Powers
SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz

Performance addresses: Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA. 
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.
WATCH companion comp policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00pm Fridays, Saturdays, and some Thursdays.  No Sunday performances or matinees unless announced.
Seating type (gen admit or reserved): General admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 plays; $25 musicals
WATCH rep name: Matthew Randall
WATCH rep phone: 703-675-0371
WATCH rep email: ds@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
Theater on the Run:  From 1-395 – take Exit 6 towards Shirlington, which puts you on S. Shirlington Road; take the first left at the light onto S. Four Mile Run Drive.  3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive is on the left, a long low brick building.  Park in the back of the building and enter TOTR from the back entrance or the side entrance.


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open June 16)


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CLOSED – 109 shows, 49 closed, 37 with all ballots, 12 with outstanding ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  31 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

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

TAP Judge 4          Kate Blackburn – ALTERNATE NEEDED


Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Nine
March 31 – April 30

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp


McLean Community Players (MCP) – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
April 14 – 30
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – A Bright New Boise
April 7 – 30
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


The Arlington Players (TAP) – She Loves Me
April 14 – 30
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Port City Playhouse (PCP) – Taking Sides
April 21 – May 6
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Tribute
April 21 – May 13

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – res 5/6
RLT Judge 2          MaryLouise Bishop – alt Ken Kemp – res 5/7


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Fabulous Lipitones
April 22 – May 13

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – res 5/13


Prince George's Little Theatre (PGLT) – The Uninvited
April 28 – May 13

PPF Judge 4          Andra Whitt – res 5/13


Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Book of Days
May 5 – 14

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – res 5/13


Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Hairspray
April 28 – May 21

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – res 5/19
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBella Lowe – res 5/6


Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Secret Garden
May 5 – 21

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – res 5/12


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – HMS Pinafore
April 28 – May 21
(Matinees May 14 and 21)

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 5/20


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Tempest
May 5 – 21
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Private Lives
May 5 – 20

BCT Judge 4         Amy Hines – res 5/12
PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers – res 5/20


Rooftop Productions (RTP) – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
May 5 – 20
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Evita
May 5 – 20

GAC Judge 3        Betsy Marks Delaney – res 5/20
HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – alt Heather Bauer – res 5/11
MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone – res 5/20
PWLT Judge 4      Sallie Willows – res 5/19


Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – An American Daughter
May 12 – 28

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle – res 5/27


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Okay, thanks!
Kira, out of witticisms