Wednesday, April 25, 2018

WATCH Weekly Report 04-25-18


** WATCH Weekly Report 04-25-18 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:




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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by April 29)

Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Altar Boyz
April 13 – 29

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle – res 4/21
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea – res 4/28
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – res 4/21

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.


The Arlington Players (TAP) – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
April 13 – 28

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – res 4/22
BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton
PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills
RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary & Miriam Bowden
SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz – res 4/20

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.


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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open April 27)

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
April 27 – May 20

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – res 5/13
KAT Judge 1         Carol Jones – alt Stefanie Nelson
LTA Judge 3         Margaret Evans-Joyce
MCP Judge 4         Karen Veltri
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows
SSI Judge 3           Julie Press – res 4/27
SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

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.


Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Radium Girls
April 27 – May 6

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge
CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – res 4/29
CPA Judge 4         Dianne Hood – alt Judi Wobensmith
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
KAT Judge 3         Stefanie Nelson – alt Carol Jones – res 4/27
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 4         Patti Crowley – alt Jennifer Lyman – res 5/5
MCP Judge 2         Carol Strachan – res 4/28
PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson – alt Joanne Bauer
RMT Judge 2         Ruth Orland

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Theater Website: www.rlt-online.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: For shows at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, call the box office at 240-314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Reserved seating.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for Fitzgerald
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors/students
Watch Rep Name: Ken Kemp
Watch Rep Phone: (301) 509-1445
Watch Rep E-Mail: rlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
To F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre – 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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RUNNING (7 shows are running now)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Lucky Stiff
April 6 – May 6

CRT Judge 1         David Williams – res 5/5
LTA Judge 1         Jennifer Lyman – res 4/29
PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow – res 4/29
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – alt TJ Lukacsina – res 4/7
SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 4/28
SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz – res 4/21

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.


Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
April 13 – May 5

FCT Judge 1          Cynthia Waldman – res 4/29
PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea – res 4/29
RLT Judge 4          Laura Andruski – res 4/28
RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – alt David Gorsline – res 4/28

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.


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Harvey
April 21 – May 12

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice – res 4/28
HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Dieguez
MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth – alt Laura Peterson
RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary & Miriam Bowden – res 5/9
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard
SSI Judge 2           Alex Porter
SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers – res 4/29

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. 1 (NOT the direct Box Office line and NOT online).  Please note: Crissy is only in the office Tuesday through Friday, so you will only hear back from her on one of those days
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday / 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $19 (Wed, Thurs), $22 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Musicals: $27 (Wed, Thurs), $32 (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.


Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Love, Loss and What I Wore
April 20 – May 6

Note: This production is being performed at an alternate venue; details below.

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – alt Sam Nystrom
CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
KAT Judge 2         Jared Johnson
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers – res 4/27
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – alt David Gorsline – res 4/29

Performance Address: Commotion Fitness Studio, 13220 Wisteria Drive, Germantown MD 20874
Theater Website: MontgomeryPlayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations can be made by calling David Jones at 301-926-8624.  Seating is limited; it is advised that reservations be made well in advance.  Please identify yourself.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type:
General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20
Watch Rep Name: Judy Mayer
Watch Rep Phone: (301) 869-0087
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): 495 to 270N.  270 to Exit 16, Father Hurley Blvd., continue exiting on 16 to B, South Germantown.
You will be on Father Hurley. Continue on Father Hurley to Wisteria.  Turn left on Wisteria, quick right into shopping strip mall.  Commotion Fitness Studio is to the right.
Parking is limited, but the theater has arranged for additional parking across Wisteria Drive at Churchill Business Park and La Petite Academy.
Note: There are two Commotion Fitness places on Wisteria.  This is the one in the strip mall at the corner of Wisteria and Father Hurley.  If you are using GPS, use the address above.


Prince George's Little Theatre (PGLT) – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
April 20 – May 12

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo – res 5/11
TAP Judge 1          Todd Paul – res 4/27
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall
PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo

Performance address: Bowie Playhouse, White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company website: www.pglt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required, please call early as we often sell out - Call (301) 937-PGLT (7458). You can request your ticket and one companion ticket. On your message identify yourself as a WATCH judge (company and Judge #). Leave your name (spell please), your callback phone number and if you request to reserve any additional tickets.  You will only be called back if there is a problem with your reservation.  ***Judges are encouraged to check PGLT website to confirm performance dates/times.***  You will only receive a callback if there is a problem with you reservation. If you do not hear back from the box office, your tickets will be waiting for you at the theatre the day of your requested reservation.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00pm, except Sundays at 2:00pm; closing performance for each production is a Saturday Matinee at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $22 Adult; $17 Senior & Under 18
Musicals: $25 Adult; $20 Senior & Under 18
WATCH rep name: Roy Peterson
WATCH rep phone: (202) 215-6878
WATCH rep email: pglt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway - proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area and Left on route 3 South, or alternatively pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light with Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Thoroughly Modern Millie
April 20 – May 12

TAP Judge 2          Sam Nystrom
CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – res 5/6
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – res 5/5
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
KAT Judge 4         Zach Pajak – res 4/29
LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen
MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop
PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis – res 5/5
PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani
PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – res 5/11

Performance address: Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Village Center, 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: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: Fri. & Sat. evenings at 8:00pm; Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $23 ($20 – Senior/Student); Musicals $27 ($23 - Senior/Student)
WATCH rep name: Jerry Morse
WATCH rep phone: (571) 313-8499
WATCH rep mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org
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. 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.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence
April 13 – May 5

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel – res 4/22
FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe – res 4/28
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone
PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea – res 5/5
PGLT Judge 3       Mary Rogers – res 5/4
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – res 4/28

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


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OPENING NEXT WEEK (6 shows open May 4)

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Beauty and the Beast
May 4 – 27

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – res 5/19
DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek
GAC Judge 2        Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Dieguez
LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield
PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne
SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina
SMP Judge 4         Kathryn Powers
SSS Judge 1          David L. Gorsline

Performance address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge VA 22191
Company website: www.castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call reservation line – (703) 232-1710 or use on-line reservation form on website.  Contact WATCH Rep Zina Bleck by TEXT at (703) 615-6626 if there's a problem.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: Evenings @ 8 pm, Matinees @ 2 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Evening Rates: General Admission $15.00 ($18 musicals); Discounted Admissions (Seniors (55+)/ Students/ Military/ PWC employees –ID required) $12.00 ($13 musicals); Group Rate for 10 or more $11.00 ($13 musicals); children 12 and under $8 ($9 musicals); Matinee rates: General Admission and Discounted $11.00 ($13 musicals); children 12 and under $6 ($7 musicals)
WATCH rep name: Zina Bleck
WATCH rep phone: (703) 615-6626
WATCH rep email: crt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Beltway 495 to I-95 South Exit (Springfield/Richmond). South on I-95 to Exit 156 (Rippon Landing/Rte 784 East). Stay to the left on exit ramp (Exit to Rippon Landing is sharp right after the 2nd overpass). Right at 2nd light (Rt 784 and U.S. HWY 1). Right at 2nd light onto Cardinal Drive. Left at 1st light onto Donald Curtis Drive (PWC Govt. Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.


Dominion Stage (DS) – How I Learned to Drive
May 4 – 19

CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso
GAC Judge 1        John Decker – res 5/5
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull
PCP Judge 3          Robert Shea
PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
RMT Judge 2         Ruth Orland
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

Performance addresses: 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
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8pm curtain.  No matinees or Sunday performances, unless specially announced
Seating Type: 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): From I-395 - take the Rte 120/South Glebe Road exit, proceed East on South Glebe Road and turn left at S. Lang, which is AFTER the Giant shopping center.  The Gunston School/ Arts Center complex is on the left, enter and head uphill (away from the soccer fields) to the main building.  Theatre Two can be accessed via the main building doors, passing Theatre One and continuing down the hall to Theatre Two, or drive around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot.


Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Big Fish
May 4 – 20

Note: This production is being performed at an alternate venue; details below.

SSP Judge 1          Joe Biddle
ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap
TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno
CRT Judge 1         David Williams
GAC Judge 3        Dennis Giblin – res 5/13
HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson
PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara
PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

Performance address: Hope Christian Fellowship, 4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (just around the corner from the Vint Hill Theatre)
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: 7:30 pm; 2:00 p.m. for Sunday matinees
Seating Type: Reserved
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 Vint Hill theatre is a quarter of a mile -- the fourth building on your right. The church is around the corner from the theater.


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Calendar Girls
May 4 – 20

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge
TAP Judge 2          Sam Nystrom
FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe – res 5/5
KAT Judge 1         Carol Jones – alt Jared Johnson
PPF Judge 3          Robbie Snow
RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson – alt Dan Widerski
RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary & Miriam Bowden
SSI Judge 1           Conni Trump Ross – res 5/5
SMP Judge 2         Alexis Truitt
SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

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): 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.


Rooftop Players (RTP) – The Addams Family
May 4 – 19
Matinee on May 5 at 2:00pm

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson
TAP Judge 1          Todd Paul
BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver
DS Judge 4            James Maxted – res 5/18
FCT Judge 1          Cynthia Waldman
MCP Judge 4         Karen Veltri
PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
RMT Judge 3         Maggie Modig
SSI Judge 2           Alex Porter

Performance address: 9419 Battle Street Manassas VA 20110
Company website: www.center-for-the-arts.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory (703-330-2787) and leave a message for either Lisa Tamillo, Mieke Trudeau, or Anne Ridgeway, as to which performance the ticket(s) is requested
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: Friday & Saturday 8:00pm; Saturday, May 5 at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 General/ $18 Students and Seniors 65+
WATCH rep name: Ted Ballard
WATCH rep phone: (703) 368-7929
WATCH rep email: rtp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
OPTION #1 - FROM THE BELTWAY/SPRINGFIELD
Take I-95 South heading toward Richmond.
Take Exit 152 heading North on Route 234 toward Manassas.
Drive approximately 15 miles and make a right onto Business 234 driving into Old Town Manassas. Drive approximately 3 miles and take a right onto Prince William Street. Make a left at Battle Street, go over the railroad tracks and the Center for the Arts is on the right.

OPTION #2 - FROM THE BELTWAY/I-66
Take I-66 West heading toward Manassas. Take Exit 44 Manassas By-Pass Route 234. Drive approximately 6 miles to Route 28 North exit toward Manassas. Follow Route 28 into Manassas Historic District (traffic becomes one way). After crossing over Grant Avenue at traffic light, continue and make a right onto Battle Street. The Center for the Arts is on the left.


St. Mark's Players (SMP) – South Pacific
May 4 – 19

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel
CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – res 5/19
DS Judge 2            Helen Bard-Sobola
FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh
KAT Judge 3         Stefanie Nelson
LTA Judge 4         Patti Crowley
MCP Judge 2         Carol Strachan – alt Patti Green Roth
PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo

Performance address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Company website: www.stmarksplayers.org 
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Order ticket through the web site
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain times: 8:00pm, with one 2:00 matinee per production
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices:  $20 adult; $18 seniors and students; $15 children under 12 and groups of ten or more
WATCH rep name: Kathryn Powers
WATCH rep phone:  (202) 544-7777
WATCH rep email: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): St. Mark's Church is four blocks from the US Capitol building.  It is on the corner of Third and A Street Southeast.  From the Beltway, depending on where you are coming from, take the exit for 295 S or N.


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open May 10 or 11)

Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 10 – 19

ACCT Judge 4      Becky Patton
CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks – alt Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
KAT Judge 4         Zach Pajak
PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
PPF Judge 1          Mario Font
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows

Performance address: Hard Bargain Farm Amphitheater in the Woods (Alice Ferguson Foundation). Nearest street address for GPS is 2001 Bryan Point Road, Accokeek MD 20607
Please proceed down the path to the concessions/bathroom area to get tickets and programs
Company website: www.hbplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send email to hbplayersboxoffice@gmail.com. Indicate your name, the show, date, and number of tickets required. You should receive a confirmation email within 24-48 hours
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $10 for adult, $8 for students, seniors, and Alice Ferguson Foundation Members (currently although this may change for 2018 season)
WATCH rep name: Brooke Howells
WATCH rep phone:  (240) 299-5204
WATCH rep email: hbp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): To Hard Bargain Amphitheater: From 495 beltway, take the Indian Head Highway (Route 210) exit South towards India Head, follow 210 for approximately 10 miles, then right on Livingston Road, quick right on Biddle Road, Left on Bryan Point Road, 2.1 miles to Hard Bargain Farm. BEWARE - there are several Livingston Road's off of Rt. 210. Landmarks include B&J Carryout and Accokeek Gas on your right and a shopping center with an Exxon, Burger King and Weis on your left.  There will typically be a sign at the amphitheater entrance that announces a “SHOW TONIGHT”.


Kensington Arts Theatre (KAT) – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
May 11 – 26

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
LMP Judge 4         Mark Allen
LTA Judge 1         Jennifer Lyman
MCP Judge 3         Laura Peterson
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles
PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard
SSI Judge 3           Julie Press – res 5/13
SMP Judge 1         Cher Stepanek

Performance address: 3710 Mitchell St, Kensington MD 20895
Company website: www.katonline.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Make reservations by sending an email to boxoffice@katonline.org (you will receive a confirmation email) or by leaving a voicemail at 240-621-0528 (you will NOT receive a confirmation call)
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available, but NOT for closing weekend.
Curtain times: Fri/Sat at 8:15pm, Sun at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: [Musical/Play] General admission: $25/$20.  Students or seniors: $20/$17.  Kensington residents or children: $17/$15
WATCH rep name: Jenna Ballard
WATCH rep phone: (301) 806-4263
WATCH rep email: kat@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495 Capital Beltway East (from Virginia and areas south): Take the Connecticut Avenue exit toward Kensington (left at light). Turn RIGHT at light onto Knowles Avenue. Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Armory Avenue. Turn LEFT at stop sign onto Mitchell Street. The Armory is on the corner. Parking is just past the building on the right. Street Parking is available on some side streets and in the “bank” parking lot across Armory Avenue (by the playground), obey any parking restrictions.


Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Big Fish
May 11 – 27

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
DS Judge 1            Matthew Randall
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer
KAT Judge 2         Jared Johnson
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
MCP Judge 1         Patti Green-Roth
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander
PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis
PGLT Judge 2       Roy Peterson

Performance address: Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia MD 21044
Company website: www.silhouettestages.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets Go to our website. Proceed to buying up to two tickets (judge plus companion), select the show and date you wish.
Upon Checkout, use PromoCode: WATCH2018
Should any problems arise, please contact TJ Lukacsina at TJ.Silhouette@gmail.com
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays: 3:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: General Admission: $22.00; Seniors 65+, Military, Student: $18.00; Child (0-10): $15.00
WATCH rep name: TJ Lukacsina
WATCH rep phone: (301) 807-2923
WATCH rep email: ssi@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s):
From Capital Beltway 495:
Take I-95 N
Take Exit 38B - MD-32 W toward Columbia
Take Exit 16A to merge onto US-29 N toward Columbia
Take Exit 18B (stay left at the fork) to merge onto Broken Land Pkwy
Turn Left onto Twin Rivers Rd
Turn Left onto Village Center Drive
Go Past The Melting Pot and Feet First Sports, Parking will be on your left with the theatre on the left, next to the Columbia Swim Center.


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CLOSED – 108 shows: 32 closed - 28 with all ballots, 3 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  23 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) – Angel Street
March 2 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


McLean Community Players (MCP) – Harvey
March 9 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Tuesdays with Morrie
March 16 – 25

TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler – res 3/23


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
March 9 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Silhouette Stages (SSI) – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
March 9 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Jesus Christ Superstar
March 16 – April 8
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Moon Over Buffalo
March 23 – April 15

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno – alt Keith Miller – res 4/14
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice – alt Bryan Marsh – res 4/13
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp – res 4/15


Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – The Front Page
April 6 – 21

HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis – res 4/20
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles – res 4/20
PGLT Judge 4       Aref Dajani – res 4/19

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Okay, thanks!
Kira