** WATCH Weekly Report 01-03-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
Welcome to the 2024 WATCH year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.
Thank you all for agreeing to serve as judges this year. We could not
do it without you. For those of you joining us for the first time, my
name is Kira Hogan, and I will be serving as your Adjudication
Coordinator once again.
This section at the top is where I post important information. Please
take the time to read it. I won’t have something here every week, and I
try to keep it relatively short (despite what the below might
suggest). But if I do include anything here, it is because it is
something important that I think everyone needs to know.
Below is the basic information you need to know for judging – essential
for new judges, but it wouldn’t hurt for returning judges to read as a
refresher.
There are basically four steps to the judging process:
- Search the weekly report for your name. If you see your name listed for a show and have not yet made your reservation, do so and then send me an email with your reservation date. (This last step is the most overlooked step in the process. I need to track every judge who sees every show, and if I do not hear from you, I will send you and your rep pestering emails.)
- See your show.
- After seeing the show, submit your ballot (link is under “USEFUL LINKS” below and can also be accessed via the WATCH website). The deadline for submitting a ballot is 30 days after the show closes, and no ballot will be accepted after this date. However, we strongly recommend you get the ballot in within 10 days of viewing the show, while it is still fresh in your mind. (2 to 3 days is even better.)It might be a good idea for anyone filling out a ballot for the first time or who needs a refresher to watch the balloting section of training again right before filling out their first ballot. There is a precise way it needs to be done, and if done incorrectly, it makes the job of Margaret, our tabulator, much harder and leads to more errors in tabulation.
- Once a ballot is submitted, our tabulator will send a confirmation of receipt to you, to your rep and to me. Once I receive this receipt, I will remove your name from the report. If you see your name still listed as missing a ballot but have already submitted, it probably means I did not receive the receipt, so let me know. Margaret likes to receive copies of the playbills for every show, so if you have the capability, you can send her a copy of the playbill at watchtab@mac.com.
And that’s it in a nutshell. Pretty easy, right?
I will send a report every Wednesday. However, if for some reason you do not receive a report one week, there is a blog site where I post each week’s report shortly after sending it out. This link is also listed below, and I highly recommend you bookmark this site on both your phone and computer so you can easily access it if you need to. These reports contain all the information you need for each theater, so having the blog site bookmarked on your phone could come in handy as you are on your way to the venue.
Please make sure you read this report every week. Schedules change and shift across the year, so while the matrix can be used as a guideline, this report is the final word on scheduling. So even if you don’t think you have an assignment coming up, read the report anyway, just in case. And if you see your name listed for a show you were not expecting, please don’t worry. Show and schedule changes may result in you seeing a show you were not expecting to see and/or at a time you did not expect it. If you do not see a show listed that you were expecting to see, it means that show has been cancelled or postponed.
On some reports you will see a note “Alternate Needed” next to a judge’s name. This means that the assigned judge could not attend the production and their theater’s alternates also could not attend. If you can adjudicate the production as an alternate, please let me know. Similarly, if you see a show that you were not assigned to, please keep your program and let me know. That way I can call on you if we end up needing an alternate ballot after the show closes.
All new judges are required to review the training videos before their first assignment, and it is up to each rep to make sure their judges are trained. Training videos can be found under the “For Judges” tab of the WATCH website (it is called “Adjudication Criteria”). Please be sure to submit the confirmation form once you have finished viewing all the videos.
The “Just the Facts” document with every theater’s information is also posted on the WATCH website. That link can be found below as well. But please note that the information for each theater listed in the weekly report contains the most up to date information. Things may change across the year, but we do not update the Just the Facts document with these changes. We also recommend downloading a copy, printing it out and keeping a copy in your car in case you ever need information on the way to the theater and cannot check online.
If you have any questions at any point, feel free to email me at watchadjudication@gmail.com. I would recommend adding this to your email address book, both for ease of contacting me and in hopes my emails to you do not get bounced and/or sent to Spam.
And now, on with our show …
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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.
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USEFUL LINKS:
(Please bookmark or add to your email address book)
Adjudication Coordinator’s email address – watchadjudication@gmail.com
Tabulator’s email address - watchtab@mac.com
Weekly Report back up website - http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
WATCH website - http://www.washingtontheater.org
Ballot – {Link to updated ballot coming soon}
Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2024.pdf
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by January 7)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows opens January 5)
Castaways Repertory Theatre (CRT) – SHOAH
January 5 – 14
FCT Judge 1 Bryan Marsh
KCP Judge 1 David Fialkoff
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington
SMP Judge 1 Carolina Adams
SP Judge 1 James Bowen-Collinson
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
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: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adult: $20, Season Members/Senior/Military/PWC County Employees/Law Enforcement: $18, Youth: $10
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.
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Merrily We Roll Along
January 5 – 20
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman – reserved
KCP Judge 2 Meredith Fogle
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones
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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RUNNING (no shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open January 12)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Marjorie Prime
January 12 – February 3
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster
SP Judge 2 Julia Braxton
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – 12 Angry Jurors
January 12 – 28
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 1 John Decker
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1 Ward Kay
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: 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, Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays - $20 adults, $15 senior/child/student/military
Musicals - $23 adults, $18 senior/child/student/military
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.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open January 19)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Wait Until Dark
January 19 – February 4
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
ASGT Judge 3 Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Anne Cary / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
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.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Murder on the Orient Express
January 19 – 28
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson
KAT Judge 2 Ben Simpson
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley
MP Judge 4 Cassandra Redding / Roger Stone
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler
PWLT Judge 3 Mary Gaskins
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore
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 at (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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
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.
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CLOSED – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 0 closed – 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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