Wednesday, August 10, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-10-22

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 08-10-22 ** 
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:



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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. Please send a new email to watchadjudication@gmail.com
  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.
  5. 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  
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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 (2 shows close by August 14)
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13
 
ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts – reserved
DS Judge 3            Gary DiNardo – reserved
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz – 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.
 
 
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14
 
BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
FCT Judge 3          Tina Embree – reserved
MP Judge 4            Joy Wyne – reserved
PTP Judge 3          Mike Gahan – reserved
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved
 
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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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open August 12)
 
 
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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4
 
ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley – reserved
BCT Judge 2          Rose Talbot
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett – reserved
CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
MP Judge 2            Mary Alexander – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Heather Bauer
RMT Judge 4         Jordan Clifford
SSS Judge 3           Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
 
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 – reserved
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
LTA Judge 1          Franklin Coleman – reserved
PPF Judge 3           Tara Tripp – reserved
PTP Judge 4          Bill Righter alt Mike Gahan – reserved
SSP Judge 2           Gene Valendo alt David Robinson – reserved
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
 
DS Judge 2            Erin Branigan
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp alt Emily Meyers – reserved
RTP Judge 4          Sallie Ronan – reserved
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – reserved
 
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 NEXT WEEK (1 show opens August 19)
 
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3
 
ASGT Judge 1       Carolyn Kirby
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull
PWLT Judge 1      Pam Cribbs
RLT Judge 4          Karen Fleming / Emily Meyers
RMT Judge 3         Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 2          Janice Dionne
TAP Judge 1          Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller
 
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 3 PM.  Closing show is Saturday at 3 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.
 
 
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (no shows open August 26)
 
 
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 43 closed - 35 with all ballots, 7 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots.
 
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below.  35 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
 
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Once Upon a Mattress
July 1 – 17
 
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
 
 
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – The Best Worst That Can Happen
July 8 – 24
 
HBP Judge 2          Tessa Silvestro – reserved
 
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Bright Star
June 30 – July 23
 
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien – alt Nancy Kiffer – reserved
 
 
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Shrek the Musical
July 15 – 24
Closed early, need 2 more alternate ballots
 
PWLT Judge 3      Terri Ritchey alt Justin Streletz – reserved
RTP Judge 3          Jessica Cooperstock alt Janice Dionne – reserved (for cancelled show)
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods – reserved (for cancelled show)
 
 
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – One Slight Hitch
July 8 – 31
 
MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles – reserved
PWLT Judge 2      Becky Gould-Levine alt Don Wilson – reserved
 
 
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Disney's Beauty and the Beast
July 8 – August 7
 
HBP Judge 4          Jason Ellis – reserved
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones – reserved
 
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
 

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