Tuesday, January 1, 2019

WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-19


** WATCH Weekly Report 01-01-19 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

Welcome to the 2019 WATCH year!  Thank you all for agreeing to serve this year.  We could not do it without you.  My name is Kira Hogan, and I am happy to be serving as your Adjudication Coordinator once again this year.  Normally I send reports every Wednesday, but I am sending this early this week since we have a show opening this weekend. 

This section at the top is where I post important information.  Please take the time to read it.  I won’t have something here every week, and I try to keep it relatively short (despite what the below might suggest).  But if I do include something here, it is because it is something important I think everyone needs to know.

Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential for new judges, but it could not hurt for returning judges to read as a refresher.

There are basically three steps to the judging process:

1.      Search the weekly report for your name.  If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date.  (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process.  I need to track every judge who sees every show, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you pestering emails.)
2.      See your show.
3.      After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is under “USEFUL LINKS” below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website).  The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date.  However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind.  (2 to 3 days is even better.)  Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, your rep and me.  Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report.   If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know.  Margaret, our tabulator, likes to receive copies of the playbills for every show, so if you have the capability, you can send her a copy of the playbill at watchtab@mac.com.

And that’s it in a nutshell.  Pretty easy, right?

I will send a report every Wednesday.  However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report immediately after sending it out.  This link is also listed below, and I highly recommend you bookmark this site on both your phone and computer so you can easily access it if you need to.  These reports contain all the information you need for each theater, so having the blog site bookmarked on your phone could come in handy as you are on your way to the venue.

The “Just the Facts” document with every theater’s information is also posted on the WATCH website.  That link can be found below as well. 

Please make sure you read this report every week.  Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling.  So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway just in case. 

All new judges need to be trained before viewing their first assignment.  It is up to each rep to be sure their judges are trained.  Training can be found on the WATCH website as well.

If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at adjudication@washingtontheater.org.

And now on with the show …



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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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USEFUL LINKS:

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

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

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

Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2019.pdf

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 6)



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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens January 4)

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Catch Me If You Can
January 4 – 20

ACCT Judge 3      Marg Soroos
ASGT Judge 4       Anne Petrenko
BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot
CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield
MCP Judge 4         Shayne Gardner
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
TAP Judge 1          Todd Paul

Performance Address: Kentland Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20877
Company Website: MontgomeryPlayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Executive Producer - David Jones for tickets at drdrj@verizon.net  
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 for play, $22 for musical
Note: No refunds or exchanges.  The Arts Barn suggests paying for companion tickets on the day of performances.  The box office is open M-F from 10-5 and one hour prior to performance.  Tickets can be purchased with Credit card or cash.
Watch Rep Name: Judy Mayer
Watch Rep E-Mail: mp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): I 270 North or South to Sam Eig Highway West. North on Great Seneca Highway, Left on Kentlands Blvd., Left on Boothe Street, Right on Hart Rd. to top of hill. Directions can also be obtained by calling Montgomery Playhouse at 301-977-5751.


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RUNNING (no shows are running now)



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OPENING NEXT WEEK (5 shows open January 11 or 12)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Silent Sky
January 11 – February 2

CFTC Judge 1       Amanda Herman
CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris
DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso
FCT Judge 1          Scott Strasbaugh
HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais
MCP Judge 1         Carol Strachan
PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea
TAP Judge 4          Will Shingler
TCP Judge 2          Roger Paradis

Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 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 – Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Standard, $18 Seniors (65+)/Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey
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, directions, and a map are available on our website.


Dominion Stage (DS) – Heathers
January 11 – 26

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary
CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien
FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo
SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan

Performance Address: 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: Thursdays – Saturday 8pm curtain.  No matinees or Sunday performances, unless specially announced
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 plays; $30 musicals
Watch Rep Name: Matthew Randall
Watch Rep E-Mail: 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 and 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 and separate entrance (look for the neon lights).


Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Fantasticks
January 12 – February 2

ASGT Judge 3       Debbie Funkhouser
BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved
CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull
PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle-Shea
PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan
PWLT Judge 4      Chrissy Mastrangelo
RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson
RMT Judge 3         Cathy Keiserman

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: Wednesday Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
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 E-Mail: 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 areas have two hour parking limitations and some require payment. 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.
One handicap accessible parking space is located on St Asaph Street next to LTA’s courtyard.


St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Proof
January 11 – 26

ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby
DS Judge 4            James Maxted
DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn
FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice
GAC Judge 3        Roy Peterson
MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander
PCP Judge 4          Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne
TAP Judge 2          Christopher Smith

Performance Address: St. Mark’s Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: www.stmarksplayers.org 
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 202-854-9199 and leave a message regarding the performance you want to see, the theater you represent, and the number of tickets desired
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturdays at 8:00pm, with one Saturday 2:00pm matinee per production
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices:  $20
Watch Rep Name: Kathryn Powers
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Blue/orange/silver lines to Capitol South or Eastern Market; red line to Union Station/  Driving from the north on #295 take the East Capitol Street exit, continue on East Capitol Street, turn left on 4th St. SE, right on A St. SE; driving from the south head for the Capitol from either the 14th Street, Memorial, or Roosevelt bridge.  Street parking.


Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Equivocation
January 11 – February 2

ACCT Judge 2      Melissa Dunlap
BCT Judge 2         Rose Talbot
CFTC Judge 2       Ashley-Rose Dickey
FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe
GAC Judge 1        John Decker
MP Judge 1           Andy & Jean Aviles
PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe
RCP Judge 4         Jolene Vettese
RTP Judge 1          Ted Ballard
SSP Judge 4          Kim Ethridge

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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm 
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 adults / $22 juniors & seniors
Watch Rep Name: David Gorsline
Watch Rep E-Mail: 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. There is limited parking in front of the center.  The entrance to the Stage is at the north end of the shopping center between a drugstore (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 IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open January 18)

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Much Ado About Nothing
January 18 – February 3

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen
CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks
GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin
LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield
PPF Judge 1          Mario Font
RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop
SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw
SSI Judge 3          
TAP Judge 3          Alden Michels
TCP Judge 4          Vicki Cline

Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo  22191 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 E-Mail: 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 (Prince William County Government Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.


Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Next to Normal
January 18 – February 3

BCT Judge 4         James McDaniel
KAT Judge 1         Debbie Mobley
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 1         Brendan Quinn
MCP Judge 2         Laura Peterson
PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig
SMP Judge 2         Kathryn Powers

Performance Address: 508 Charles Street, La Plata MD 20646
Company 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 matinee performances also sellout very quickly for plays and musicals.
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 p.m.  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 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.


Reston Community Players (RCP) – Superior Donuts
January 18 – February 2

ASGT Judge 4       Anne Petrenko
CRT Judge 2         Lauren Smith
HBP Judge 1         Jason Ellis
PPF Judge 2          Bob Thompson – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley
RLT Judge 1          Miriam Bowden & Anne Cary
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Willows
SSI Judge 1          
SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo
SSS Judge 2          Debbie Peetz & William Kolodrubetz

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; box office will follow up
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $28 Adult; $24 Senior/Student
Watch Rep Name: Jerry Morse
Watch Rep E-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.


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CLOSED – 112 shows: 0 closed - 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots.

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.


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Okay, thanks!
Kira, ready to get this party started



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