** WATCH Weekly Report 10-26-22 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (4 shows close by October 30)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – Wait Until Dark
October 7 – 30
CRT Judge 2 Krista Grimmett – reserved
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan – reserved
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Terri Ritchey – reserved
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.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – November
October 14 – 29
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – reserved
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall – alt Jeff Davis – reserved
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Heather Bauer – reserved
Performance Address: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Rd., Falls Church VA 22042
Company Website: www.providenceplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email tickets@providenceplayers.org or call 703-425-6782
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Evenings at 7:30PM, Matinees at 2:00PM
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $21 for adults; $18 for seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Mario Font
Watch Rep E-Mail: ppf@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take exit 50 A-B and follow the signs for Arlington. Take Arlington Blvd (Rte. 50) East toward Arlington for ~2 miles; turn left onto Annandale Road. The James Lee Community Center will be on your right about .3 mile.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – A Little Night Music
October 14 – 30
HBP Judge 2 Tessa Silvestro – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock – alt Janice Dionne – reserved
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods – reserved
Performance Address: Reston Community Center’s CenterStage, 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 x38 and leave a voicemail identifying yourself as a WATCH adjudicator, with your first and last name, phone number and email address as well as the number of tickets you require. The box office will follow up with an email containing the tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
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: $30 Adult; $25 Senior and 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.
Note: RCP has gone virtual with their program. A link will be posted on the production page when the program is ready, and in your pre-show email from the box office.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Addams Family
October 21 – 30
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved
HBP Judge 3 James Watson – alt Ann Marie Watson – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Roger Munter – alt Ernie Molina – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler – reserved
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
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: Evenings at 7:30pm; Matinees 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 9.9 miles. Turn right on Augusta Drive. Turn right on Seneca Ridge Drive.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens October 28)
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Legally Blonde
October 28 – November 13
ASGT Judge 3 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Richard Prien
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe
MP Judge 2 Spencer Pilcher / Mary Alexander
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Courtney Elkins – reserved
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 4 Maureen Roult
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald box office at 240-314-8690. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge
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: $26 Adults; $23 Students & Seniors
Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger
Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28. Follow Rt. 28 through the city, up and over the bridge. Turn left at the next traffic light (still on 28). Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Follow signs for Mansion/Civic Center. The Center is on the left at the first stop sign.
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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Lifespan of a Fact
October 21 – November 12
Note: CPA is now offering two performances for each show that require face masks for patrons who need or want this option. For this show, face masks will be required for performances on Sunday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 11. Face masks are optional, but strongly encouraged, for all other performances.
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 4 Patricia Browning – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree – reserved
KAT Judge 4 Debbie Mobley – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding / Michael Abendshein
PWLT Judge 4 Justin Streletz – alt Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry – reserved
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.
Dominion Stage (DS) – King Hedley II
October 21 – November 5
FCT Judge 4 Diane King
HBP Judge 4 Jason Ellis
LMP Judge 2 Michael Hartsfield – reserved
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski – reserved
RMT Judge 4 Jordan Clifford – alt Lee Rosenthal
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – reserved
SSS Judge 3 Elizabeth Mykietyn – 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 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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Design For Murder
October 15 – November 5
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – alt Don Ishler
CFTC Judge 1 Marisela Douglass – reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage – reserved
KAT Judge 2 Dave Gross – reserved
PTP Judge 4 Heather Bauer
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
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.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open November 4)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Last Five Years
November 4 – 19
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
FCT Judge 3 Tina Embree
HBP Judge 1 Kaitelyn Bauer Dieguez
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
RCP Judge 4 Jolene Vettese
RLT Judge 4 Karen Fleming – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan
SMP Judge 2 Roger Munter
SSS Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels – alt AnnMarie Castrigno – reserved
Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770
Company Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxgac@greenbeltartscenter.org. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $24 (adults), $22 (seniors/students/military), $12 (12 & under)
Musicals: $27, $24 and $14, respectively
Watch Rep Name: John Decker
Watch Rep E-Mail: gac@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway:
1. Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right.
2. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd.
3. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town.
4. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe. The address is 123 Centerway.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – An Empty Plate in the Café du Grand Boeuf
November 4 – 20
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan
FCT Judge 2 Cynthia Waldman
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 3 James Watson
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman
RTP Judge 4 Sallie Ronan
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo
TAP Judge 3 Will Shingler
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens November 11)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – If It's Monday, This Must Be Christmas
November 11 – 20
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 2 Rose Talbot
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LMP Judge 3 Anne Hull
LTA Judge 3 Jennifer Lyman
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20164
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: Evenings at 8:00pm; Matinees 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 9.9 miles. Turn right on Augusta Drive. Turn right on Seneca Ridge Drive.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2022: 60 closed - 48 with all ballots, 10 with outstanding ballots, 2 closed with less than 10 ballots.
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 47 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Little Women
September 16 – October 2
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Art
September 9 – October 1
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – Moon Over Buffalo
September 23 – October 2
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock – reserved
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Newsies
September 17 – October 2
SSI Judge 2 Ande Kolp – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Mamma Mia
September 23 – October 9
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – alt Heather Bauer – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Emily Meyers – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
September 30 – October 9
CFTC Judge 4 Stacey Claytor – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Circle Mirror Transformation
September 16 – October 8
LMP Judge 1 Larry Simmons – reserved
MP Judge 1 Andy and Jean Aviles – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Leena Dev – reserved
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) – Purlie Victorious
September 30 – October 16
DS Judge 2 Erin Branigan – reserved
MP Judge 3 Cassandra Redding / Michael Abendshein – alt Spencer Filcher – reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Peter and the Starcatcher
October 14 – 23
RCP Judge 2 Joey Olson – alt Lisa Freese – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
October 7 – 22
BCT Judge 2 Rose Talbot – reserved
CFTC Judge 2 Lori Crockett – alt Stacey Claytor – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
October 7 – 23
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Terri Ritchey – alt Don Wilson – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Neil Twohig – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
