WATCH Weekly Report 01-09-19

** WATCH Weekly Report 01-09-19 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

TIP OF THE WEEK: Think twice before you give a score of “10”.  If you give it a “10”, it should have blown you away and probably should be headed to Broadway. 

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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.

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 13)

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

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Silent Sky

January 11 – February 2

CFTC Judge 1       Amanda Herman – reserved

CRT Judge 4         Becky Farris – reserved

DTC Judge 1         Jason Damaso – reserved

FCT Judge 1          Scott Strasbaugh

HBP Judge 2         Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez

KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais – reserved

MCP Judge 1         Carol Strachan – reserved

PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea – reserved

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

Note: This show is already selling out.  If you have not already made your reservation, please do so ASAP and let me know when you are going.

CFTC Judge 4       Josh McCreary

CRT Judge 3         Richard Prien – reserved

FCT Judge 4          Chris Noe – reserved

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin – reserved

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

PCP Judge 1          Bob Shea – reserved

PWLT Judge 2      Natalie Foley – reserved

RMT Judge 4         Eric Scerbo – reserved

SSP Judge 1          Aref Dajani

SSS Judge 3          Amy Sullivan – reserved

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 – reserved

BCT Judge 1         Gary Beaver – reserved

CPA Judge 3         Terry Averill

DTC Judge 3         Shelly Horn – reserved

LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved

PCP Judge 2          Carol Coyle-Shea – reserved

PTP Judge 4          Mike Gahan

PWLT Judge 4      Laura Mills – reserved

RCP Judge 2         Joey Olson

RMT Judge 3         Cathy Keiserman – 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: 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 – alt Jason Damaso – reserved

FCT Judge 2          Evelyn Rice

GAC Judge 3        Roy Peterson

MP Judge 2           Mary Alexander – reserved

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 – reserved

CFTC Judge 2       Ashley-Rose Dickey – reserved

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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RUNNING (1 show is running now)

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Catch Me If You Can

January 4 – 20

ASGT Judge 4       Anne Petrenko

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova – alt Pam and Ted Mussenden

DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved

PTP Judge 1          AnnaBelle Lowe

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs – reserved

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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open January 18)

Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Much Ado About Nothing

January 18 – February 3

ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved

CPA Judge 1         Danny Brooks

GAC Judge 4        Penny Martin

LMP Judge 2         Michael Hartsfield – reserved

PPF Judge 1          Mario Font – reserved

RLT Judge 2          Mary Louise Bishop

SMP Judge 3         Marshall Bradshaw

SSI Judge 3           Conni Trump Ross – reserved

TAP Judge 3          Alden Michels – reserved

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 – alt Joanne Bauer – reserved

KAT Judge 1         Debbie Mobley

LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons

LTA Judge 1         Brendan Quinn – reserved

MCP Judge 2         Laura Peterson

PCP Judge 3          Jeff Davis

PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs

RCP Judge 1         Jerry Morse – alt Dan Widerski

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           Alex Porter

SSP Judge 3          Gene Valendo – reserved

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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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open January 25)

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Lion in Winter

January 25 – February 10

ACCT Judge 1      Jayn Rife

CRT Judge 1         Jonathan Faircloth

DS Judge 2            Larry Grey

HBP Judge 3         Heather Bauer

MP Judge 4           Joy Wyne & Roger Stone

RLT Judge 3          Laura Andruski

RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock

SSP Judge 2          David Robinson

SSS Judge 1          David Gorsline

TAP Judge 1          Todd Paul

Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (in Vint Hill Farms)

Company Website: www.fctstage.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send e-mail to tickets@fctstage.org

Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Seating Type: Reserved

Ticket Prices: Musical: $20 Adult; $18 Senior and Student. Non-Musical: $17 Adult; $15 Senior and Student

Watch Rep Name: Bryan Marsh

Watch Rep E-Mail: fct@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): Hwy 29 S to Vint Hill Rd, turn left and go exactly 1 mile, turn right onto Kennedy Rd, go to 2nd stop sign, turn left into Aiken Dr, theatre is two blocks down in your right. Parking is across the street or on the left of the theatre.  A map is available on the website.

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Chess

January 25 – February 16

ACCT Judge 4      Jim Pearson

CPA Judge 2         Beth Terranova

DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo

DTC Judge 4         Vitol Wiacek

LTA Judge 3         Patti Crowley

MP Judge 3           Kay Coupe & Paul Shoop

PPF Judge 4          Kevin Harnisch

PTP Judge 2          Lynne O'Meara

SMP Judge 4         Cher Stepanek

SSS Judge 4          Michael Kharfen

Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715

Company Website: www.2ndstarproductions.com

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets:  Call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and give all pertinent information.  Please note that the matinees for musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out. Please reserve early especially if you want to go to a matinee.

Watch Companion Comp Policy:  Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM; Sunday matinees at 3 PM.  Closing show is Saturday at 3 PM

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: Gen $22, Senior/student/military $19

Watch Rep Name: Joe Biddle

Watch Rep E-Mail: ssp@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From Washington – Take Rt 50 East; take exit 13B Rt 3 toward Crofton; 2 miles to signal at Rt 450 West; make a U-turn, and look for the White Marsh Park and Bowie Playhouse signs on the right. Drive to the end of the road and park in the lot on the left. The theater is down the paved lane on the right.

From Annapolis – Take Rt 50 West; take exit 13 B and follow directions above.

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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