** WATCH Weekly Report 12-14-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
All remaining shows for 2022 are either closing this weekend or have
already closed. If your name still appears in this report and you have
seen the show in question, please submit your ballot ASAP. And please
remember that the very last day to submit any ballots for 2022 is
Friday, December 23rd.
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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:
- DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. It’s very long, and the reply will include the entire thing. Please send a new email to watchadjudication@gmail.com
- DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
- DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
- 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.
- DO check each theater’s COVID policies before attending any show, even if you think you already know what they are, and make sure you are comfortable attending
USEFUL LINKS:
WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org
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/JustTheFacts2022.pdf
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (5 shows close by December 18)
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – The Sound of Music
November 18 – December 17
ASGT Judge 4 Patricia Browning – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Heather Bauer – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 2ndstarproductions.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail audiencerelations@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a WATCH judge and provide the show title, date, time, and number of tickets. Please note that matinees for musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out. Please reserve early if you want to attend a matinee
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 PM; Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Closing show is Saturday at 2 PM
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: General $25, Senior/Student/Military $22
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 13B and follow directions above.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Holiday Inn
December 2 – 18
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – alt Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Justin Streletz – reserved
SSI Judge 4 Rebecca Hanauer – reserved
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 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Musicals: $22 Adults; $20 Seniors; $18 Student
Non-Musicals: $18 Adult; $16 Seniors and Students
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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol
December 3 – 17
CRT Judge 2 Krista Grimmett – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Michael Hartsfield – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Emily Meyers – reserved
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani – alt David Robinson – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler – 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, Jeffrey Westlake, at jeff@thelittletheatre.com or call the Business Office at 703-683-5778, ext. 1 (NOT the direct Box Office line and NOT online). Please note: Jeff is only in the office Tuesday through Friday, so you will only hear back from him on one of those days
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Wednesday – Friday at 8:00 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm and 6:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $21 (Wed, Thurs), $24 (Fri, Sat, Sun); Musicals: $29 (Wed, Thurs), $34 (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.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Hello, Dolly!
November 25 – December 18
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Jerry Morse – alt Joey Olson – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp – reserved
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 and identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Leave your phone number, email, and whether you wish to reserve a companion seat. WATCH Judges are highly encouraged to call early when attending a Musical or our Holiday show because these productions regularly sell out. Sunday matinee performances also sell out 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 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $15 - $18; Musicals: $17 - $20
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, just past the railroad tracks. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily. Do not park in the urgent care center parking lot; if you do, your car will be towed.
From Virginia: Once across the Wilson Bridge take Exit # 3A, Route 210 South towards Indian Head. Travel South on Route 210 for about 10 miles and take a left on Route 228, Berry Road, 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, just
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge
December 9 – 18
ASGT Judge 1 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese – alt Lisa Freese – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult – alt David Gorsline – reserved
Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20109
Company 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 JUDGE TICKETS (24 hours’ notice is required). Go to the bottom of the form to request accessible seating, companion ticket, or confirmation message
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm/ Sundays at 2:00 pm. Some family shows may have performances on Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 adults, $17 seniors/students/active military; $13 for children 12 and under
Musicals: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students/active military, $15 for children 12 and under. (Additional fees for online purchase)
Watch Rep Name: Don Wilson
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 and turn left, then turn left at the first intersection (Cannon Creek Lane), turn left at the next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking in front of the building.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 72 closed - 66 with all ballots, 4 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 65 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Lifespan of a Fact
October 21 – November 12
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Last Five Years
November 4 – 19
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf
November 4 – 20
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – If It's Monday, This Must Be Christmas
November 11 – 20
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts – reserved
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – reserved
Rooftop Productions (RTP) – A Christmas Carol: The Musical
November 26 – December 11
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – reserved
RCP Judge 2 Joey Olson – alt Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
