WATCH Weekly Report 03-28-18

** WATCH Weekly Report 03-28-18 ** 

------------------------------------------------------------

To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

*****************************************

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:

1.      DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.  It’s very long, and the reply will include the entire thing, clogging my inbox.  Please send a new email to adjudication@washingtontheater.org

2.      DO email me your reservation dates.  Really, I want to know!

3.      DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.

4.      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.

*****************************************

WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org

e-ballot - http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new

Weekly Report back up website - http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/

******************************************

CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by April 1)

******************************************

OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open March 30)

******************************************

RUNNING (2 shows are running now)

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Moon Over Buffalo

March 23 – April 15

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno – alt Keith Miller

BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson – alt Ann Marie Watson – res 4/7

PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis

PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – res 4/8

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 3/31

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707

Theater Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 301-617-9906 and press 2 and leave information AND email mhartsfield71@gmail.com
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Play/Musical:  $20/$22 Adult, $15/$17 children (18 and under), active duty military and seniors (65 and over)
Watch Rep Name: Michael Hartsfield
Watch Rep Phone: (301) 219-6884
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):  

From North of Laurel:

Via I-95. Take I-95 south to the Exit for Route 216. Head for Laurel. Go thru the first and second traffic light. Turn Left at the third traffic light onto Main Street.

Via Route 1. Take Route 1 South to Laurel. Turn Right onto Main Street (first traffic light after entering Prince George's County).

Via Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Take Route 295 south to Route 32. Head west. Exit onto Route 1. Follow "Via Route 1" instructions, above.

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.

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Jesus Christ Superstar

March 16 – April 8

This show is already selling out, especially Sundays.  Please make your reservation ASAP.

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – res 3/31

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Dieguez – alt Melissa Gilpin Ball – res 4/1

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – res 4/1

LTA Judge 4         Patti Crowley – res 3/30

MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth – alt Karen Veltri – res 4/7

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – res 3/24

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers

RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne – res 3/31

SMP Judge 3         David Marshall Bradshaw – res 4/1

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: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: 8:00 pm 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 pm; check the website or call the theater to be sure.

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Adults $18. Seniors over 60, Youth through high school and Military with ID are $15.

Watch Rep Name: Mike Gahan

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 609-1969

Watch Rep E-Mail: ptp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Directions To Performance Address: 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. 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.

*****************************************

OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open April 6)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Lucky Stiff

April 6 – May 6

CRT Judge 1         David Williams

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

DS Judge 4            James Maxted – res 4/7

LTA Judge 1         Jennifer Lyman

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 4/28

SMP Judge 1         Cher Stepanek – res 4/22

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401

Theater Website: thecolonialplayers.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 410-268-7373 (option 2) 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

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Students/Active Military with ID

Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 928-8666

Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): 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 (these are not free), directions, and a map are available on our website.

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – The Front Page

April 6 – 21

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – res 4/8

DS Judge 4            James Maxted

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers – res 4/15

Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 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: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30PM

Sunday matinees at 2:00PM
Seating Type: Reserved 
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 space(s):

From Arlington:

Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) west toward Fairfax and turn right onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From Fairfax:

Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) east toward Arlington and turn left onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From Washington, DC:

Take I-66 across the Potomac River and as you cross into Virginia, merge onto Arlington Blvd/US-50 (right lane).  Go 7.2 miles and turn right onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

From the Beltway I-495:

From North or South, take exit 50A-B and follow the signs toward Arlington.  Take Arlington Boulevard (US-50) east toward Arlington and turn left onto Annandale Road.  Go .3 miles and James Lee Community Center is on your right.  Theater entrance is facing Annandale Road.

******************************************

OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (4 shows open April 13)

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

April 13 – May 5

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson – res 4/13

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – res 4/14

FCT Judge 1          Cynthia Waldman

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull

MCP Judge 3         Laura Peterson

PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea

RLT Judge 4          Laura Andruski

RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal

SMP Judge 2         Alexis Truitt

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770

Theater Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxgac@gmail.com Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: 8:00pm; 2:00pm (matinees)

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: $22 (adults), $20 (seniors/students/military), $12 (12 & under); musicals are $25, $22 and $14

Watch Rep Name: John Decker

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 345-0465

Watch Rep E-Mail: gac@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s):

From the Capital Beltway,

1. Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right.

2. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd.

3. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town.

4. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe. The address is 123 Centerway.

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Altar Boyz

April 13 – 29

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – alt Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe

GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs

KAT Judge 1         Carol Jones

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield

PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp

Performance Address: Arts Barn Theatre, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD

Theater Website: www.r-m-t.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: For shows at the Arts Barn Theatre, call the box office at 301-258-6394 to reserve one free ticket. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Must pay for companion ticket, if desired. Please note that a purchased companion ticket is subject to the Arts Barn ticket policies which state that “All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges allowed.” General admission seating.

Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket for the Arts Barn production

Curtain Times: 8:00pm / 2:00pm Matinees

Seating Type: varies by venue

Ticket Prices: $22 for adults

Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger

Watch Rep Phone: (301) 523-6587

Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From I-270 north or south, take exit for Sam Eig Highway West; go North on Great Seneca Highway; left on Kentlands Blvd; left on Booth Street; right on Hart Road to top of hill.

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence

April 13 – May 5

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone

PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers

PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo

RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese

Performance address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20901 (in Woodmoor Shoping Center)

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: Free companion ticket available

Curtain times: 8:00pm; 2:00pm (Matinees)

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: $25 adults / $22 juniors & seniors

WATCH rep name: David Gorsline

WATCH rep phone: (703) 447-9989

WATCH rep email: sss@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Take Beltway exit 30A (Colesville Road north) and cross University Blvd. The Woodmoor Shopping Center will be immediately on the right. The Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between the CVS and a bank. Additional parking is available in the back: pass the shopping center and turn right on Timberwood Avenue and right again into the parking lot

The Arlington Players (TAP) – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

April 13 – 28

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton

BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

KAT Judge 4         Zach Pajak

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills

RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary & Miriam Bowden

SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 4/14

SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz

Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204

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

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: Eric Kennedy

Watch Rep Phone: (602) 793-7696

Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Due to construction at Thomas Jefferson Theater, please always check the website for updated information on show location, parking and directions.  Theater is located off South Glebe Road, near Highway 50.

******************************************

CLOSED – 108 shows: 29 closed - 18 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  12 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.

Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Underpants

January 26 – February 4

PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea – missed because of weather - NO BALLOT

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Almost, Maine

January 26 – February 17

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Kensington Arts Theatre (KAT) – Steel Magnolias

February 9 – 24

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

February 9 – 24

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – You Can't Take It With You

February 9 – March 4

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Port City Playhouse (PCP) – The Boys Next Door

February 16 – March 3

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Sex with Strangers

February 23 – March 18

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers– res 3/16

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Audience

February 24 – March 17

LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen – res 3/8

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – All in the Timing

February 23 – March 17

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Death by Design

March 9 – 25

FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh – res 3/24

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Frankenstein

March 9 – 25

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – res 3/16

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Much Ado About Nothing

March 9 – 25

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – res 3/17

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons – res 3/10

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Angel Street

March 2 – 24

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – alt Don Wilson – res 3/18

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – alt Dan Widerski – res 3/24

RTP Judge 3          Molly Kaufman – res 3/23

McLean Community Players (MCP) – Harvey

March 9 – 24

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel – alt Amy Hines – res 3/10

RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – res 3/24

Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Tuesdays with Morrie

March 16 – 25

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – res 3/23

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice – res 3/25

Reston Community Players (RCP) – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

March 9 – 24

MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth – res 3/24

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

March 9 – 25

PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers – res 3/23

RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard – res 3/25

**********************************

Okay, thanks!

Kira