** WATCH Weekly Report 07-27-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
Sadly, CFTC ended up having to cancel all performances of “Shrek” last
week and will not be able to add any performances. If you saw this show
before they were forced to close, please let me know so you can fill
out an alternate ballot.
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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:
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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 (1 show closes by July 31)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – One Slight Hitch
July 8 – 31
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – alt Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
MP Judge 1 Andy and Jean Aviles – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine – alt Don Wilson
RCP Judge 3 Lisa Freese – reserved
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani – reserved, ballot sent
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 and leave a message at the beep. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 adult / $17 senior and students
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: 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.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens July 29)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14
BCT Judge 1 Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Michael Hartsfield – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
RCP Judge 3 Lisa Freese
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
SSS Judge 1 Neil Twohig
Performance Address: Potomac Falls High School; 46400 Algonkian Parkway, Sterling, VA 20165
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email WATCH Coordinator at jlgeddiejd@aol.com and cc: boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; Sunday at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: John Geddie
Watch Rep E-Mail: sp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Tysons, travel west on Route 7 for 10.7 miles. Take right exit for Cascades Parkway/1794 north. Turn left on Algonkian Parkway. Turn right into Potomac Falls High School.
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 4 Ron Araújo – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Justin Streletz – reserved
RCP Judge 2 Joey Olson
RMT Judge 2 Maggie Modig
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – 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 – Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
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) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 8 – August 8
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis
SSI Judge 4 Rebecca Hanauer – alt TJ Lukacsina – reserved
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani – reserved
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – 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. 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 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 after 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.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open August 4 or 5)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 2 Rose Talbot
CFTC Judge 2 Lori Crockett
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
MP Judge 2 Mary Alexander – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Heather Bauer
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
RMT Judge 4 Jordan Clifford
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn
Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Company Website: summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com or (410) 268-9212 and let them know you are a WATCH judge in need of tickets. Please keep in mind that we are an outdoor theater, so performances are subject to rain out for the safety of our performers. If this happens, your ticket can be used for another performance, but you will need to coordinate that rain date with the box office
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Sundays, and select Wednesdays @ 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $27
Watch Rep Name: Ashley Gladden-Vellon
Watch Rep E-Mail: asgt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland Route 50: Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis.
Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House), and then turn right.
Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right hand lane.
Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (between Bank of America & The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester.
Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign.
Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street for approximately 300 feet.
ASGT is on your right. Look for our lit marquee.
Arriving by water? Hone in on N 38˚ 58.627″ x W 76˚ 29.225″
Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
KAT Judge 3 Kat Brais – alt Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp
PTP Judge 4 Bill Righter
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – alt David Robinson
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods
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 thru Saturdays at 8pm. No matinees or Sunday performances, unless specially announced
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 plays; $30 musicals
Watch Rep Name: Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
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 Street, 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 by driving around the side of the main building to a smaller parking lot and separate entrance for Theatre Two.
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Clue: The Musical
August 5 – 21
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – reserved
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
PPF Judge 3 Tara Tripp
PWLT Judge 4 Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones
Performance Address: Kentland Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.montgomeryplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact the Artistic Director, Cassandra Redding at cassandra@montgomeryplayhouse.org or by phone at 240-246-6710
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: Joy Wyne
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open August 12)
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 41 closed - 34 with all ballots, 6 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 29 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Rock of Ages
May 26 – June 18
Closed with 8 ballots due to early show closure
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
June 3 – 19
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – El Capitan
June 10 – 19
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding – alt David Robinson – reserved
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Head Over Heels
June 10 – 26
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Prelude to a Kiss
June 4 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Playing Juliet and Casting Othello
June 10 – 25
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
The Arlington Players (TAP) – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 1 – 10
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Once Upon a Mattress
July 1 – 17
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – alt Leah Hays – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Native Gardens
June 24 – July 16
BCT Judge 1 Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Best Worst That Can Happen
July 8 – 24
HBP Judge 2 Tessa Silvestro – reserved
SSI Judge 1 TJ Lukacsina – reserved
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Bright Star
June 30 – July 23
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Shrek the Musical
July 15 – 24
Closed early, need 4 more alternate ballots
MP Judge 2 Spencer Pilcher – alt Jim Bowen-Collinson – reserved, ballot sent
PTP Judge 4 Bill Righter – alt Kim Fry – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Terri Ritchey – alt Justin Streletz – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese – alt Joey Olson – reserved (for cancelled show)
RMT Judge 4 Jordan Clifford – reserved (for cancelled show)
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock – alt Janice Dionne – reserved (for cancelled show)
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods – reserved (for cancelled show)
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
