** WATCH Weekly Report 03-29-23 **
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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.
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (5 shows close by April 2)
Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) – Silent Sky
March 17 – April 2
ASGT Judge 2 Debbie Funkhouser – reserved
CFTC Judge 2 Rebecca Kalant / Adam Ressa – alt Marisela Douglass – reserved
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – alt Nancy Kiffer
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo
RCP Judge 3 Kaitlyn DeLitta – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels – alt Carol Strachan – reserved
Performance Address: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria VA 22308
Company Website: www.acctonline.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to accttheater@gmail.com. Indicate your name, judge number, theater name, phone number, show name, performance date and number of tickets required
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $18 (general), $15 students (18 and under), seniors (65+) and active duty military for plays; $20 and $18, respectively for musicals
Watch Rep Name: Leah Hays
Watch Rep E-Mail: acct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From inner or outer beltway take the exit for Route One South. Turn at first intersection onto Ft. Hunt Road (South). Proceed South through 6 traffic lights. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is on the southwest corner of Fort Hunt Road and Collingwood Road. Performances are in Wesley Hall.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Silent Sky
March 17 – April 1
CPA Judge 3 Danny Brooks
DTC Judge 1 Jim Korte
PWLT Judge 4 Darcy Heisey – reserved
RMT Judge 4 Eric Scerbo – reserved
SSI Judge 2 TJ Lukacsina – reserved
VLOC Judge 4 Kent Woods
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 7:30 pm, Matinees at 2:00 pm
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.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Once Upon a Mattress
March 10 – April 2
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson – alt Alan Barnett – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – alt Mario Font – 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 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.
Rooftop Productions (RTP) – By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
March 24 – April 2
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Lorraine Brooks
RLT Judge 2 Anne Cary / Leena Dev
SP Judge 1 Julia Braxton – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore – reserved
Performance Address: Virginia Art Factory, 9419 Battle Street Manassas VA 20110
Company Website: www.virginiaartfactory.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the ARTFactory at 703-330-2787 and leave a message as to which performance the ticket(s) is requested
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 Adults; $18 Students and Seniors 65+
Watch Rep Name: Ted Ballard
Watch Rep E-Mail: rtp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Option #1 - From the Beltway/Springfield: Take I-95 South heading toward Richmond. Take Exit 152 heading North on Route 234 toward Manassas. Drive approximately 15 miles and make a right onto Business 234 driving into Old Town Manassas. Drive approximately 3 miles and take a right onto Prince William Street. Make a left at Battle Street, go over the railroad tracks and the Center for the Arts is on the right.
Option #2 - From the Beltway/I-66: Take I-66 West heading toward Manassas. Take Exit 44 Manassas By-Pass Route 234. Drive approximately 6 miles to Route 28 North exit toward Manassas. Follow Route 28 into Manassas Historic District (traffic becomes one way). After crossing over Grant Avenue at traffic light, continue and make a right onto Battle Street. The Center for the Arts is on the left.
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – The Wedding Singer
March 17 – April 2
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos – alt Leah Hays – reserved
BCT Judge 4 Jennifer Franklin – reserved
CFTC Judge 4 Marisela Douglass
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles – reserved
SP Judge 2 Jeannie Delisi – reserved
Performance Address: Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia MD 21044
Company Website: www.silhouettestages.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to our website www.silhouettestages.com, click on Box Office. Select the show and you will be taken to our ticketing site. Select the date of the show you wish to attend in the calendar. Under the show time click on the link "Add Promo Code" and enter "WATCH2023". Choose up to 2 tickets under the new promotion, add tickets to cart and then check out
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 3:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults: $24; Seniors (65+), Military, Howard County Public School Educators and Students: $20; Children (12 and under): $15
Watch Rep Name: TJ Lukacsina
Watch Rep E-Mail: ssi@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Capital Beltway 495: Take I-95 N. Take Exit 38B - MD-32 W toward Columbia. Take Exit 16A to merge onto US-29 N toward Columbia. Take Exit 18B (stay left at the fork) to merge onto Broken Land Pkwy. Turn Left onto Twin Rivers Rd. Turn Left onto Village Center Drive. Go through the shopping center. Parking will be on your left with the theatre on the left, next to the Columbia Swim Center
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OPENING THIS WEEK (1 show opens March 31)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – All My Sons
March 31 – April 23
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
LMP Judge 3 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani
SSS Judge 3 Leigh Rawls
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required. Call 301-805-0219 and select option 1 when prompted. 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 adults; $17 seniors 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
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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Consecrated Ground
March 24 – April 8
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe – reserved
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Chrissy Mastrangelo
RMT Judge 2 Cathy Kieserman
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore
TAP Judge 3 Sandy Kozel – ALTERNATE NEEDED
Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: www.laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email Michael Hartsfield at lmp508main@gmail.com or text Maureen Rogers at (301) 452-2557
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 25 at 3:00pm; Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $15 - $20 plays; $18 - $22 musicals
Watch Rep Name: John Cholod
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-95 take exit for Route 216 East. Turn left at the third traffic light onto Main Street. In 2/10 of a mile, theater will be on your right.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Singin' in the Rain
March 25 – April 8
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay – reserved
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky – reserved
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SSI Judge 4 Stephen Foreman – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas
Performance Address: Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd, Arlington VA 22204
Company Website: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email audiencerelations@thearlingtonplayers.org for your free WATCH judge and companion ticket. Please advise of the date you'd like to attend and that you are a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: 8:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays; 8:00pm Thursday, April 6; 3:00 pm Sundays
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 Adults; $22 Seniors/Military; $15 Students/Children
Watch Rep Name: Eric Kennedy
Watch Rep E-Mail: tap@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Virginia - Take 66 East to exit 71 (Fairfax Drive) towards Glebe Road. Turn right onto Glebe Road South (Virginia 120). Go 1.34 miles, crossing over Route 50. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
From Washington, DC, take Route 50 West (Arlington Blvd.) to Glebe road heading South. Turn left onto Second Street, then turn left onto South Old Glebe Road.
The new parking garage is located at the far end of Alice West Fleet Elementary School (115 S Old Glebe Rd) on the right. (For those that remember, the school was built on top of the old parking lot.) Please note there are two sharp turns.
Once in the garage, drive toward the back and to the left. You will see a big blue wall where the stairs and elevators are located. You can take either option.
Helpful tips:
- There is a difficult to see median as you pull into the top of the garage. If you hit this, you may harm your car. Please be aware of the median and enter the garage as slowly as possible!
- Please note that the reserved signs are reserved 24/7, please do not park there.
- Please note that The Arlington Players does not control the garage and we have been warned that the garage will lock when we are to be out of the building (11PM for evening shows). If you do not get to your car by the appointed time and the doors lock, we will not be able to get you into the garage.
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens April 7)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Putting It Together
April 7 – May 6
DTC Judge 4 Vitol Wiacek – reserved
FCT Judge 1 Chris Noe
GAC Judge 3 Roy Peterson
MP Judge 4 Roger Stone / Joy Wyne
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Laura Andruski
RMT Judge 1 Amy Winter – reserved
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Either email boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org or call the box office at (410) 268-7373 opt. 2, and identify yourself as a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Full-Time Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Terry Averill
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 to the College Creek bridge.
Parking for the theater is easiest at the large Calvert Street Garage (State Garage) at 19 St. John's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, which is free of charge from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Mon-Thu nights and all weekends from 6:00 p.m. Friday night to 6:00 a.m. Monday. In addition to the State Garage, the Gotts Court Garage at West and Calvert Streets is also within walking distance. Visit annapolisparking.com or accessannapolis.com for more information on parking options.
Directions to the Calvert Street Garage: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge. 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.
Directions directly to the theater: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge, proceed straight at the light to College Ave. Turn left on to College Ave. Proceed one block and turn right on to North St. Turn right at State Circle and drive approximately halfway around the Circle to East Street. Turn right and the theater is one half block on your left.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens April 14)
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Mountaintop
April 14 – 29
LMP Judge 3 Marge McGugan
LTA Judge 3 Jennifer Lyman
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn
RMT Judge 2 Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 4 Ahryel Tinker
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
TAP Judge 3 Sandy Kozel
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 Adult, $22 Senior (60+)/Military, $12 Child (under 13 with adult)/Student (13 – 23)
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: Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd. 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. 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.
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CLOSED – 106 shows in 2023: 22 closed – 13 with all ballots, 9 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 12 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
St. Mark’s Players (SMP) – Perfect Arrangement
February 17 – March 4
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED
ASGT Judge 1 Carolyn Kirby – ALTERNATE BALLOT NEEDED
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – A Raisin in The Sun
February 24 – March 5
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Stop Kiss
March 3 – 12
RTP Judge 1 Ted Ballard – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Robert Gudauskas – reserved
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – The Book of Will
February 24 – March 19
RTP Judge 4 Ahryel Tinker – reserved
SSI Judge 4 Stephen Foreman – alt TJ Lukacsina – reserved
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Arcadia
March 3 – 18
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Lorraine Brooks – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Lettice and Lovage
February 25 – March 18
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
March 10 – 19
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – Steel Magnolias
March 17 – 26
RTP Judge 3 Jessica Cooperstock – reserved
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Our Town
March 10 – 26
RLT Judge 3 Ken Kemp / David Gross – alt Emily Meyers – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Ahryel Tinker – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Courtney Elkins – reserved
SSI Judge 2 TJ Lukacsina – reserved
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – James and the Giant Peach
March 10 – 26
BCT Judge 2 Tonya Baroudi – alt Amy Hines Bates – reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – alt Amanda Jones – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
