Wednesday, July 18, 2018

WATCH Weekly Report 07-18-18


** WATCH Weekly Report 07-18-18 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

The board has decided that in order to protect the privacy of our judges, we will no longer list reservation dates on the weekly report.  So starting this week, you will just see a “reserved” notation next to your name if a reservation has been made.  However, please note that I still need you to send me the date of your reservation as I need to track attendance for many reasons, including being able to contact the appropriate judges about something related to a specific performance, such as a cancellation.  If you don’t want to send me a separate email, you can just cc: me on your email ticket request to the theater.  But I do need to know that every judge assigned to a show has a reservation and when they are going.

There was also a concern raised about productions that include smoking, fog, strobe lights, etc. to which some judges might have sensitivities.  Unfortunately this is not information that can be provided by WATCH for every show.  However, if you have any of these sensitivities you are encouraged to ask about these when you make your reservation, and if you feel you cannot judge the production based on their presence, contact your WATCH rep and ask him or her to find you an alternate.

Also, we have had another show cancellation.  If you were assigned by the matrix to see the October/November show at Port City Playhouse, you now have one less assignment for the year.

Finally, did anyone not assigned to it see “Laughing Stock” at Laurel Mill Playhouse?  We are in need of an alternate ballot for this show, so please send me an email if you can fill one out.



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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:

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.


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

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

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


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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by July 22)

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Enchanted April
July 6 – 22

TAP Judge 3          AnnMarie Castrigno – reserved
CRT Judge 1         David Williams
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
DS Judge 2            Helen Bard-Sobola – reserved
PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis – reserved
PPF Judge 2          Lindsey Doane – reserved
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – reserved
SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

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, judge number, theater name, phone number, show name, performance date and number of tickets required.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings @ 8 pm, Sunday matinees @ 2 pm
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
Directions to performance space(s): 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.


Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Anything Goes
July 6 – 22

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
MCP Judge 3         Laura Peterson – reserved
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – reserved
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese – reserved
SMP Judge 2         Alexis Truitt

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD
Theater Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: 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: A free companion ticket is available for the summer and fall productions at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.
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):
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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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open July 20 or 21)

Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Jesus Christ Superstar
July 21 – August 11

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – reserved
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander – reserved
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe – reserved
RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson – alt Jerry Morse – reserved
RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop – reserved
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 3         David Marshall Bradshaw – reserved
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – 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, 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 and there have been recent changes to parking regulations. 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.


Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Barnum
July 20 – 29

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – alt Denise Gilmore
BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved
CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill
GAC Judge 1        John Decker – reserved
HBP Judge 4         Jim Watson – alt Jason Ellis
LTA Judge 1         Jennifer Lyman – reserved
RLT Judge 1          Anne Cary & Miriam Bowden
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows
SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – reserved

Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20109
Theater Website: 
www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to PWLT website and click on PRODUCTIONS > TICKETS, fill out the form for WATCH tickets (24 hours notice is required).  You won’t receive a response unless there is a problem
Watch Companion Comp Policy:
Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm/ 2:00 Matinee
Seating Type:
General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 adults, $17senior/student, $13 for children 11 and under. Musicals: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students, $15 for children 11 and under.
Watch Rep Name: Don Wilson
Watch Rep Phone: 
(571) 358-1756
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@
washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 south (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles to University Blvd, turn left on Cannon Creek Lane, turn left at next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking.



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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)

Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Becky's New Car
July 13 – 29

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – alt Jennifer Lyman – reserved
CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – alt Mark Allen
LTA Judge 3         Margaret Evans-Joyce – alt Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
MCP Judge 2         Carol Strachan – alt Laura Peterson – reserved
PCP Judge 1          Jeff Davis
PPF Judge 2          Lindsey Doane – alt Kevin Harnisch
SSI Judge 2           Alex Porter – reserved

Performance address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call 301-805-0219, identify as WATCH judge and company represented
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain times: 8:00 pm evenings, 2:00 pm matinees
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 adult / $17 senior
WATCH rep name: Ryan Ronan
WATCH rep phone: (203) 435-8067
WATCH rep email: bct@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 at 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.


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Catch Me If You Can, The Musical
July 13 – August 5

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson – reserved
BCT Judge 3         Brad Eaton
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo
MCP Judge 4         Karen Veltri – alt Annie Galvin
MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop – reserved
PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle Shea – reserved
PWLT Judge 3      Chrissy Mastrangelo – alt Don Wilson
PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – reserved
RMT Judge 1         Lee Rosenthal

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.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The House of Blue Leaves
July 13 – August 4

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot
CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – reserved
FCT Judge 3          Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
GAC Judge 3        Dennis Giblin – reserved
KAT Judge 2         Jared Johnson – alt Carol Jones
PTP Judge 3          Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
SSI Judge 4           TJ Lukacsina – reserved

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. Expect a confirmation message within one to two days.
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 (no shows open July 27)


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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open August 3)


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CLOSED – 108 shows: 61 closed - 56 with all ballots, 3 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  52 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


Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Casa Valentina
May 25 – June 17

RMT Judge 2         Ruth Orland – NO BALLOT


Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – California Suite
June 1 – 16
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – The Bridges of Madison County
June 8 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Hard Bargain Players (HBP) – The Heidi Chronicles
June 8 – 23
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Nance
June 2 – 23
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – A Delicate Balance
June 1 – 23

CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith – reserved


2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Ragtime
June 1 – 30

CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – alt Zina Bleck – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved


Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Laughing Stock
June 29 – July 15

SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge – reserved
ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED
HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer – reserved
PGLT Judge 1       Roger Paradis – reserved

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Okay, thanks!
Kira