Wednesday, August 31, 2022

WATCH Weekly Report 08-31-22

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 08-31-22 ** 
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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 September 4)
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Drowsy Chaperone
August 4 – September 4
 
ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley – reserved
PTP Judge 1          Heather Bauer
 
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″

 
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Sweat
August 19 – September 3
 
DS Judge 4            Jeff Davis alt Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
VLOC Judge 3      Stevie Miller – reserved
 
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.
 
 
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open September 2)
 
 
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RUNNING (no shows are running now)
 
 
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens September 9)

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Art
September 9 – October 1
 
ACCT Judge 2       Christine Tankersley
BCT Judge 4          Ron Araújo
FCT Judge 4          Diane King
LMP Judge 3         Anne Hull – reserved
RMT Judge 2         Maggie Modig alt Eric Scerbo
SMP Judge 1         Ernesto Molina
SP Judge 4             John Geddie
SSI Judge 3           Stephen Foreman – reserved
TAP Judge 4          Sandy Kozel
VLOC Judge 2      Robert Gudauskas
 
Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Either call the box office at 410-268-7373 opt. 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 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Full-Time Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Craig Mummey
Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Beltway: Take Route 50 East to Exit 24 for Rowe Blvd. South. Proceed about 1 mile. Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge and proceed to the light at College Ave. Turn left on College Ave. Go one block and turn right on North St. Proceed to State Circle (one way street) and drive approximately two-thirds around the Circle to East Street. Turn right and the theater is one half block on your left.
 
Parking for the theater is easiest (and free!) at the large Calvert Street Garage (State Garage) at 19 St. John's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Directions: Stay in the left lane after crossing the College Creek bridge and 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 Calvert Street 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 Street. Turn left and the theater will be on your left a half block ahead. In addition to the State Garage, there are two public (pay) garages within walking distance: the Gotts Court Garage at West and Calvert Streets and the Hillman Garage between Duke of Gloucester and Main Streets. Please see the website if you need more information about those parking options.
 
 
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open September 16 or 17)
 
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Little Women
September 16 – October 2
 
CPA Judge 1          Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown
FCT Judge 2          Cynthia Waldman
HBP Judge 4          Jason Ellis
KAT Judge 3         Kat Brais
PWLT Judge 4      Justin Streletz
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp
SP Judge 3             Ellen Price
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig
TAP Judge 3          Will Shingler
 
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 at (703) 232-1710 or use on-line reservation form on website
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 plays, $18 musicals; Discounted Admissions: Seniors (55+)/ Students/ Military/ PWC employees (ID required) $12 plays, $13 musicals; Group Rate for 10 or more $11 plays, $13 musicals; children 12 and under $8 plays, $9 musicals
Matinee rates: General Admission and Discounted $11 plays, $13 musicals; children 12 and under $6 plays, $7 musicals
Watch Rep Name: Nancy Kiffer
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.
 
 
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Circle Mirror Transformation
September 16 – October 8
 
ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 2       Lauren Winther-Hansen
CFTC Judge 2       Lori Crockett
CPA Judge 4          Beth Terranova
CRT Judge 3          Richard Prien
LMP Judge 1         Larry Simmons
MP Judge 1            Andy and Jean Aviles
PPF Judge 4           Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
RLT Judge 2          Anne Cary / Leena Dev
SSI Judge 1           TJ Lukacsina
 
Performance Address: 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20901 (in Woodmoor Shopping Center)
Company Website: www.ssstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail request to boxoffice@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 and 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.
 
 
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Newsies
September 17 – October 2
 
DTC Judge 1         Jim Korte
GAC Judge 2         Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 3          James Watson
LMP Judge 4         Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 1           Mario Font
RCP Judge 3          Lisa Freese
SMP Judge 4         Courtney Elkins
SSI Judge 2           Ande Kolp
SSP Judge 3           David Robinson
VLOC Judge 1      Amanda Jones
 
Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204
Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org to request tickets for your preferred performance
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. / Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 adults/$22 seniors and military/$15 child or student (Fees: $2.00 per ticket which is already included in the prices listed)
Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): The theater is located off South Glebe Road, near Highway 50. A parking garage is available for theater patrons: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0nssQE5mY
 
 
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 47 closed - 41 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.  41 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Something Rotten
July 23 – August 13
 
ACCT Judge 4       Shelagh Roberts – reserved
 
 
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Ragtime
July 29 – August 14
 
BCT Judge 1          Amy Hines Bates – reserved
SSS Judge 1           Neil Twohig – reserved
 
 
Dominion Stage (DS) – Firebringer
August 5 – 20
 
CFTC Judge 1       Marisela Douglass – reserved
DTC Judge 2         Bill Brown – reserved
VLOC Judge 4      Kent Woods – reserved
 
 
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Clue: The Musical
August 5 – 21
 
HBP Judge 1          Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez – reserved
RLT Judge 3          Ken Kemp alt Emily Meyers – reserved
 
 
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Okay, thanks!
Kira

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