** WATCH Weekly Report 02-07-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK:
It seems like projections are being used in more and more shows, and
the lines between set design, set decoration and these are being
blurred, leaving judges to wonder where the projections fit in.
Regardless of how they are used, for scoring purposes, projections should always be scored under Special Effects.
So, if you see projections in a show, make sure you are giving a score
for Special Effects. And if a Projection Designer is included in the
program, their name should be listed for this category. If the show
also has other Special Effects, you will need to list those designers
(assuming they are in the program) along with the Projection Designer(s)
on the ballot, and give one score for the combined effort.
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (3 shows close by February 11)
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – POTUS
February 2 – 11
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Thomas Donohue
KAT Judge 1 Kat Brais – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington – reserved
SSP Judge 4 Aref Dajani – reserved
Performance Address: Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Company Website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email CFTCBoxOffice@gmail.com with at least 72 hours' notice, identify yourself as a WATCH judge, and include the show title, date, and time you wish to attend
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm; Sundays at 3pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults, $15 for children/students
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Snellings
Watch Rep E-Mail: cftc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495, take the exit for US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. In about 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.
Dominion Stage (DS) – Torch Song
January 26 – February 10
FCT Judge 3 Chris Noe – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserved
RLT Judge 2 Karen Fleming – reserved
RTP Judge 3 Janice Dionne – alt Vince Worthington – reserved
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – 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: Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 pm
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 go 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.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Abdication!
January 26 – February 11
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan – reserved
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey – reserved
RMT Judge 2 Eric Scerbo – reserved
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry – reserved
VLOC Judge 4 Kathie Rogers – alt Amanda Jones – reserved
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 make a double-crossing of 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 (currently a Bank of America branch). Look for the Stage's lighted marquee. The most plentiful parking is available behind the center: pass the bank and turn right on Timberwood Avenue and then turn right again into the parking lot.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (4 shows open February 9 or 10)
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Miss Evers' Boys
February 9 – 25
ACCT Judge 4 Shelagh Roberts
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen
CFTC Judge 2 Jessica Russo Revand – reserved
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
KAT Judge 3 Zach Pajak – reserved
PPF Judge 2 Mario Font – reserved
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock
SMP Judge 3 Courtney Elkins – reserved
SP Judge 2 Julia Braxton
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.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Annie
February 10 – March 2
ASGT Judge 3 Jeff Slater – reserved
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
DS Judge 1 Matthew Randall – reserved
KAT Judge 2 Ben Simpson – reserved
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull – reserved
MP Judge 4 Cassandra Redding – reserved
PTP Judge 4 Melissa Linsky – reserved
RTP Judge 1 Deb Hansen – reserved
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore – 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 boxoffice@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's office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, so you may only hear back from him during that time
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Wednesday – Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm
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.
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Steel Magnolias
February 9 – 25
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – reserved
ASGT Judge 1 Patricia Browning
CPA Judge 3 John Purnell
FCT Judge 1 Bryan Marsh
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks – alt Anne Hull
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley – reserved
PPF Judge 2 Mario Font – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Nida Syed – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
Performance Address: Gaithersburg 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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults, $20 Students (ages 15 – 21); Check MP webpage for Youth prices (14 & Under)
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
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.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Urinetown
February 9 – March 2
CFTC Judge 4 Jim Eckloff – reserved
CPA Judge 3 John Purnell
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Chris Noe – reserved
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter – reserved
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen
VLOC Judge 4 Kathie Rogers – 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 boxoffice@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a WATCH judge and provide the show title, date, time, and number of tickets. Please note that musicals at 2nd Star frequently sell out early in the run, especially matinees. Please reserve early, especially for matinees and dates later in the run
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm. Closing show is Saturday at 2:00pm
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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RUNNING (2 shows are running now)
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – The Merry Wives of Windsor
February 2 – 18
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter – reserved
BCT Judge 4 Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson – reserved
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1 Ward Kay – reserved
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
SSS Judge 4 Michael Kharfen
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (in Vint Hill Farms)
Company Website: www.fctstage.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send e-mail to tickets@fctstage.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Musicals: $22 Adults; $20 Seniors; $18 Student
Non-Musicals: $18 Adult; $16 Seniors and Students
Watch Rep Name: Bryan Marsh
Watch Rep E-Mail: fct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Hwy 29 S to Vint Hill Rd, turn left and go exactly 1 mile, turn right onto Kennedy Rd, go to 2nd stop sign, turn left into Aiken Dr, theatre is two blocks down on your right. Parking is across the street or on the left of the theatre. A map is available on the website.
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Anton in Show Business
February 3 – 18
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Dianne Koval – alt Natasha Mirny – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Ken Kemp / David Gross
RTP Judge 3 Janice Dionne – reserved
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz – reserved
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: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adults; $25 Seniors/Military; $20 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 February 16)
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Laughing Stock
February 16 – 25
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh – reserved
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
RMT Judge 4 Rose Weich
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Kent Woods
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 boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org and cc: WATCH Coordinator at sp@washingtontheater.org
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays 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 IN TWO WEEKS (2 shows open February 23)
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Rapture, Blister, Burn
February 23 – March 9
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett
GAC Judge 3 Jason Damaso
HBP Judge 3 Heather Bauer
KCP Judge 3 Kay Holcombe
MP Judge 1 Andy & Jean Aviles
RLT Judge 2 Karen Fleming
SP Judge 4 John Geddie
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan
Performance Address: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (corner of Third and A Streets SE)
Company Website: stmarksplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxoffice@stmarksplayers.org with your reservation request
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm; March 2 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $20
Watch Rep Name: Ernesto Molina
Watch Rep E-Mail: smp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland: From the Beltway (I-495), take US-50 West toward DC; take slight left onto Bladensburg Rd NE; continue to Maryland Ave. NW; continue to C St. NE; turn left onto 4th St. NE; turn right on A St. SE.
From Virginia: From the Beltway (I-495), take I-95/I-395 to DC; follow signs for Capital Hill/Nationals Pk/Verizon (Capital One) Center; follow signs for 395N/D St. NW/US Senate/C St. SW; take exit 6 for C St. NW; follow Washington Ave. SW and Independence Ave. SW to A St. SE.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is on the right across from the Library of Congress.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Die Fledermaus
February 23 – March 3
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree
KCP Judge 2 Meredith Fogle – reserved
LTA Judge 3 Brittany Huffman – reserved
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan
PWLT Judge 2 Jon Radulovic
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn
RLT Judge 3 Anne Cary / Emily Meyers
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Company Website: www.vloc.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email victorianlyricopera@gmail.com for reservations
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: $28 Adults; $26 Seniors (65+); $24 Students
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Jones
Watch Rep E-Mail: vloc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Route 28, Rockville Exit. Go East on Route 28 for two miles, crossing Rockville Pike, and then over a bridge. Turn left at the traffic light onto First Street, still on Route 28. Turn right at the next traffic light onto Baltimore Road. Go four blocks and turn left on Edmonston and then immediately right into the Civic Center.
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CLOSED – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 7 closed – 0 with all ballots, 7 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.
Castaways Theatre (CRT) – SHOAH
January 5 – 14
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington – reserved
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Merrily We Roll Along
January 11 – 20
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – alt Don Ishler – reserved
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey – reserved
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – 12 Angry Jurors
January 12 – 28
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – reserved
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Murder on the Orient Express
January 19 – 28
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Mary Gaskins – reserved
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Marjorie Prime
January 12 – February 3
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor – reserved
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – reserved
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Wait Until Dark
January 19 – February 4
ASGT Judge 3 Jeff Slater – reserved
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Emily Meyers – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter – alt Caroline Adams – reserved
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick – reserved
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Grapes of Wrath
January 26 – February 4
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller – reserved
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
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