** WATCH Weekly Report 09-30-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
This report has already been seriously delayed by a crazy day at work, and instead of delaying it further as I try to compose a tip of the week in my current state of mind, I am choosing to send this out without one. Look for its return next Wednesday.
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Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (6 shows close by October 4)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Our Town
September 11 – October 3
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts – reserved |
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter – reserved |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo |
| DTC Judge 1 | Jim and Liz Korte – alt Nicki Mazza – reserved |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted – reserved |
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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays 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 pm to 6:00 am Mon-Thu nights and all weekends from 6:00 pm Friday night to 6:00 am 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.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Anastasia
September 18 – October 4
| ACCT Judge 2 | Elizabeth Replogle – reserved |
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor – reserved |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald – reserved |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks |
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
Performance address: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton VA 20187 (on Vint Hill Farms)
Company Website: fauquiertheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call or text FCT WATCH rep, Bryan Marsh, at (540) 270-0232
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 students
Non-Musicals: $18 adults; $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.
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Steel Magnolias
September 18 – October 4
Please note performance time change starting with this production
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater – reserved |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown – reserved |
| KCP Judge 2 | Kay Holcombe – reserved |
| RLT Judge 1 | Teresa Gillcrist – reserved |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani – alt Gene Valendo – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller – 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 both plays and musicals. Note: If you would like a hard copy of the playbill, please ask the House Manager or Box Office staff. Let them know you're a WATCH Judge
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $15 - $18; Musicals: $17 - $20
Watch Rep Name: Ben Simpson
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.
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Game's Afoot
September 25 – October 4
| ASGT Judge 2 | Matthew Walter – alt Dave Reph – reserved |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill – reserved |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming – alt Alan Wetherald – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods |
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.rlt-online.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email RLT rep Teresa Gillcrist at tgillcrist@yahoo.com
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $24 adults, $22 seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Teresa Gillcrist
Watch Rep E-Mail: rlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 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 St, still on Route 28. Turn right at next traffic light onto Baltimore Rd. Go four blocks and turn left on Edmonston and then immediately right into the Civic Center.
From Rockville Pike (from Bethesda): Turn right on First Street (traffic light after Wintergreen Shopping
Center). At second traffic light turn right onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the
left.
From the East: Take Viers Mill Road, enter Rockville, pass Twinbrook Shopping Center and go to traffic light at Edmonston Drive. Turn right. (Watch for small green Civic Center sign at the right turn.) Take Edmonston until you reach the Civic Center area.
From Olney and Leisure World: Georgia Avenue to Norbeck Road. Turn onto Norbeck towards Rockville. Pass Gude Drive and turn at next light (shopping center on the left) onto Baltimore Road. Civic Center is approximately four blocks on the left.
Or call 240-314-8690 for further directions.
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Pippin
September 18 – October 3
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage – reserved |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer – reserved |
| MP Judge 4 | Nic Stearns – reserved |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky |
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – reserved |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock – alt Ben Simpson – reserved |
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse at White Marsh Park, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: 2ndstarproductions.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: E-mail boxoffice@2ndstarproductions.org, identify yourself as a WATCH judge, what theater you are from, 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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available for non-sold out performances
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, October 3 at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults $30; Seniors/Students/Military $27; Children $19
Watch Rep Name: Diane Schwartz
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.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Bernhardt/Hamlet
September 18 – October 4
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett |
| CRT Judge 4 | Nancy Kiffer – reserved |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage – reserved |
| LMP Judge 2 | Larry Simmons – reserved |
| SP Judge 1 | Jim Bowen-Collinson |
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 2 to 3 days
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: $28 adults; $25 students/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 (1 show opens October 2)
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Into the Woods
October 2 – 17
| BCT Judge 3 | Alan Barnett |
| BP Judge 4 | Lauren Pacuit |
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DTC Judge 4 | Nicki Mazza – reserved |
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love |
| GAC Judge 2 | Gretchen Jacobs |
| HBP Judge 2 | Heather Wetherald |
| LMP Judge 1 | Anne Hull – reserved |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster |
| SSI Judge 2 | Rebecca Hanauer |
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: Tickets can be reserved using the St. Mark's Players' website. After picking the show date and the number of tickets (2 max.), an opportunity to select the WATCH judge discount will be made available. If that does not appear, email boxoffice@stmarksplayers.org with your reservation request
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $22 seniors/students; $20 groups
Watch Rep Name: Ernie 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/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.
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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (5 shows open October 9)
Dominion Stage (DS) – A Midsummer Night's Dream
October 9 – 24
Please note performance time change starting with this production
| BCT Judge 2 | Reed Sigmon |
| CPA Judge 2 | John Purnell – reserved |
| HBP Judge 1 | Jim Watson – reserved |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks |
| PPF Judge 2 | Ward Kay – reserved |
| RCP Judge 1 | Steve Cairns |
| SMP Judge 1 | Paul Brewster |
| SSI Judge 1 | Dana Bonistalli – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 4 | Kathie Rogers |
| VTC Judge 4 | Charlie Boone |
Performance Address: Theatre on the Run 3700 S. Four Mile Run, 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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sunday, October 18 at 2:00pm
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 1-395, take the Shirlington Exit. Veer to the far right as you cross over I-395 and go to the 2nd light and turn LEFT on South Four Mile Run. Go to the second street and turn LEFT on Oakland St. The theatre will be on your LEFT. You can park behind the building or on the street.
McLean Community Players (MCP) – The Addams Family
October 9 – 18
| ACCT Judge 1 | Jayn Rife – reserved |
| ASGT Judge 3 | Pat Browning – alt Matthew Walter |
| CFTC Judge 1 | Courtney Marsh – reserved |
| KCP Judge 3 | Noel Schoonover – reserved |
| LTA Judge 2 | Scott Strasbaugh – reserved |
| MP Judge 1 | Rob Gorman / Mike Greenberg |
| PPF Judge 3 | Sarah Baczewski – reserved |
| SSP Judge 2 | Gene Valendo – reserved |
| SSS Judge 3 | David Gorsline |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
Performance Address: McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Company Website: www.mcleanplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email mcleanplayersva@gmail.com with your name and the show date to reserve your tickets
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $20 for adults; $15 for students/seniors
Musicals: $25 for adults; $20 for students/seniors; $18 for McLean Tax District residents and groups of 10+
Watch Rep Name: Karen Veltri
Watch Rep E-Mail: mcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take Capital Beltway (495) toward Tyson's Corner from either direction. Take exit for 123 North toward McLean. Just after crossing Old Dominion Dr, turn left onto Ingleside Ave. Alden Theatre is within the McLean Community Center, on your left past the library.
Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – Cactus Flower
October 9 – 24
| CFTC Judge 2 | Stacey Claytor |
| KCP Judge 4 | Tracy Husted |
| MCP Judge 3 | Mike Holland |
| MP Judge 2 | Joy Wyne |
| PTP Judge 4 | Tiffany Behning |
| RLT Judge 2 | Emily Meyers / Colleen Williams |
| SMP Judge 2 | Patricia Bullock |
| SP Judge 3 | Cassidy Cook-Lapierre – alt John Geddie – reserved |
| SSP Judge 3 | David Robinson |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen – 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
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $25 for adults; $22 for seniors (62+) 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.
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Man of La Mancha
October 9 – 18
| ACCT Judge 2 | Elizabeth Replogle – reserved |
| ASGT Judge 4 | Lauren Winther-Hansen – ALTERNATE NEEDED |
| BP Judge 3 | Missi Tessier – alt Matt Craun |
| DS Judge 3 | Gary DiNardo |
| LMP Judge 4 | Marge McGugan – reserved |
| PPF Judge 4 | Elizabeth Keith – alt Nancy Somers – reserved |
| SP Judge 4 | Autumn Pollock |
| SSS Judge 1 | Tristan Poje / Gemma Davimes |
| TAP Judge 2 | Carol Strachan – alt Laura Peterson – reserved |
| VTC Judge 3 | Kim Paul |
Performance Address: Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas VA 20110
Company Website: www.pwlt.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Go to https://www.pwlt.org/watchtickets.html and fill out the form. You will receive a confirmation once processed
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm and 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $25 adults, $20 seniors/students/active military
Musicals: $30 adults, $25 seniors/students/active military
Watch Rep Name: Terri Ritchey
Watch Rep E-Mail: pwlt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 west from the Washington Beltway 20 miles to exit 44, Route 234 South (Prince William Parkway). Go 4 miles and turn right on Innovation Discovery; turn left on University Blvd; turn left at the first intersection (Cannon Creek Lane); turn left at the next intersection and follow George Mason Circle to the Hylton Center. Free parking in front or back of the building.
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Matilda
October 9 – 25
| ASGT Judge 1 | Jeff Slater |
| DTC Judge 3 | Jason Damaso – reserved |
| FCT Judge 1 | Chris Noe – reserved |
| KCP Judge 1 | Yvette Vandermolen – reserved |
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher |
| PWLT Judge 3 | Jon Radulovic |
| RCP Judge 2 | Cathy Gurson – alt Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RMT Judge 2 | Rose Weich |
| SSP Judge 4 | Aref Nader Dajani |
| TAP Judge 3 | Laura Peterson |
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 and select Box Office at the top of the page. Find the show you are scheduled to see and click the "Tickets" button. Select the date and time of the performance you wish to attend. Enter Promo Code “WATCH2026” in the box at the top, select up to 2 tickets, and click on “Add to Cart”. Enter contact details and click on “Next”. Agree to terms and services and click on “Place Order”. Your ticket confirmation will be emailed to you, and you can check in at the door on the day of the show with your last name
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; October 18, 24 and 25 at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adults: $25; Seniors (65+), Military, Howard County Public School Educators and Students: $20; Children (12 and under): $15; Groups of 10+: 5% discount
Watch Rep Name: Rebecca Hanauer
Watch Rep E-Mail: ssi@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From 495 E: Take Exit 30A onto US-29 North. Take Exit 18 and keep left onto Broken Land Parkway West. Turn left onto Little Patuxent Parkway. Turn right onto Harpers Farm Road. Turn right into Twin Rivers Road. Turn right onto Cross Fox Lane. Park in the Parking Lot. Slayton House is the building to the left of the Columbia Swim Center.
From 495 W: Stay right for I-95 North. Take Exit 35B onto MD-216 West and make slight right turn onto US-29 North. Take Exit 18 and keep left onto Broken Land Parkway West. Turn left onto Little Patuxent Parkway. Turn right onto Harpers Farm Road. Turn right into Twin Rivers Road. Turn right onto Cross Fox Lane. Park in the Parking Lot. Slayton House is the building to the left of the Columbia Swim Center.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (5 shows open October 16 or 17)
Damascus Theatre Company (DTC) – Nunsense
October 16 – November 1
| ACCT Judge 4 | Shelagh Roberts |
| CFTC Judge 4 | Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine |
| DS Judge 2 | Paul Caffrey |
| HBP Judge 1 | Jim Watson |
| KCP Judge 2 | Kay Holcombe |
| LTA Judge 4 | Brittany Huffman |
| SP Judge 1 | Jim Bowen-Collinson |
| SSP Judge 1 | Diane Schwartz |
| SSS Judge 4 | Michael Kharfen |
| TAP Judge 1 | Alden Michels |
Performance Address: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: damascustheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the Arts Barn directly through Suzanne Takahashi at Suzanne.Takahashi@gaithersburgmd.gov and provide your name, contact info, show name, and date you plan to attend. Be sure to identify yourself as a WATCH judge and provide the name of the theater you represent
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, October 31 at 2:00pm only (no evening show)
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults; $23 students (ages 15 – 21); $16 children (ages 14 & under)
Watch Rep Name: Jason Damaso
Watch Rep E-Mail: dtc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the beltway, take 270 North. Take exit 9B onto Sam Eig Highway. Turn right on Great Seneca Highway. Turn left onto Kentlands Blvd. At the second traffic circle, take the third exit onto Main Street. Right on Midtown Road. Left on Hart Road. The Arts Barn is at the top of the hill.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – She Loves Me
October 17 – November 7
| ACCT Judge 1 | Jayn Rife |
| BP Judge 2 | Ellen Kaplan |
| CFTC Judge 1 | Courtney Marsh – reserved |
| CPA Judge 1 | Terry Averill |
| DTC Judge 4 | Nicki Mazza |
| FCT Judge 2 | Tina Embree |
| GAC Judge 1 | John Decker |
| LMP Judge 3 | Lorraine Brooks |
| SP Judge 2 | Kim Fry |
| SSP Judge 2 | Gene Valendo |
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. Please check ticket availability before making your request using this link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35489/production/1273687
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $26; Musicals: $36
Watch Rep Name: Kira Hogan
Watch Rep E-Mail: lta@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the GW Parkway 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 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.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Once Upon A Mattress
October 16 – November 7
| BCT Judge 4 | Joanne Bauer / Jennifer Franklin |
| BP Judge 3 | Missi Tessier |
| CPA Judge 3 | Dianne Trickey-Rokenbrod |
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien |
| DTC Judge 1 | Jim and Liz Korte |
| FCT Judge 3 | Maggie Swan |
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham |
| SMP Judge 1 | Paul Brewster |
| VLOC Judge 1 | Amanda Jones |
| VTC Judge 1 | Ari McSherry |
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 judge, 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 and/or confirming will call tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 adults; $25 seniors and students
Watch Rep Name: Liz Mykietyn
Watch Rep E-Mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (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.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – And Then There Were None
October 16 – 25
| CFTC Judge 3 | Jackie Savage |
| CPA Judge 3 | Dianne Trickey-Rokenbrod |
| CRT Judge 2 | Sally Ann Flores |
| GAC Judge 4 | Cate Krage |
| HBP Judge 3 | Chris Fleming |
| MCP Judge 4 | Laura Bingham |
| PTP Judge 1 | Melissa Linsky |
| PWLT Judge 2 | Deb Hansen |
| RLT Judge 3 | Harlene Leahy / Nancy Somers |
| VLOC Judge 2 | Stevie Miller |
Performance Address: Seneca Ridge Middle School; 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling, VA 20165
Company Website: www.sterlingplaymakers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Please email boxoffice@sterlingplaymakers.org and cc: WATCH Rep at sp@washingtontheater.org
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: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: Bill Fry
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.
Vienna Theatre Company (VTC) – An Old-Fashioned Family Murder
October 16 – November 1
| ACCT Judge 3 | Jim Pearson |
| CPA Judge 4 | Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls |
| CRT Judge 3 | Harold Kiffer |
| DS Judge 4 | Jeff Davis |
| DTC Judge 2 | Bill Brown |
| MCP Judge 1 | Jenny Levy |
| PWLT Judge 4 | George Fulda |
| RCP Judge 3 | Richard Durkin – reserved |
| RMT Judge 3 | Maggie Modig |
| TAP Judge 4 | Will Shingler |
Performance Address: Vienna Community Center Auditorium, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA 22180
Company Website: www.viennatheatrecompany.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send ticket request to issycreek.dc@outlook.com Your tickets will be available for pickup in-person at the front desk of the Vienna Community Theater under your theater’s name. If there is any issue once you arrive at the theater please see VTC’s front-of-house manager who will be located at the entrance of the theater by the concession table. If there is an issue/question prior to performance day, please email the WATCH Rep for assistance
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: $16
Watch Rep Name: Ari McSherry
Watch Rep E-Mail: vtc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Take I-66 W to exit 62B-A toward Nutley St/Vienna onto VA-243 N (Nutley St SW). Go for 1.5 mi. Turn right onto Maple Ave W (VA-123 N). Go for 0.9 mi. Turn right onto Park St SE (VA-675). Go for 0.1 mi. Take the 1st exit from roundabout onto Park St SE (VA-675). Go for 0.2 mi.
Turn right onto Cherry St SE, then turn right and park.
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 79 closed – 73 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 73 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Dirty Work at the Crossroads
January 23 – February 8
Closed with 9 ballots due to weather cancellations
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein
August 6 – September 6
| MP Judge 3 | Spencer Pilcher – reserved |
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Blithe Spirit
August 29 – September 19
| RCP Judge 4 | Sara Watson – reserved |
| VLOC Judge 3 | Kent Woods – reserved |
The Arlington Players (TAP) – Bonnie & Clyde
September 5 – 20
| BCT Judge 4 | Jennifer Franklin – reserved |
| SMP Judge 3 | Ned Kieloch – reserved |
| SSI Judge 4 | Debbie Mobley – reserved |
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Argonautika
September 11 – 27
| CRT Judge 1 | Richard Prien – reserved |
| LTA Judge 3 | Beck Webster – reserved |
| MCP Judge 2 | Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved |
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – The Drowsy Chaperone
September 11 – 27
| FCT Judge 4 | Heather LeVan Love – reserved |
| GAC Judge 3 | Dave Reph – alt Gretchen Jacobs – reserved |
| SMP Judge 4 | Roger Munter – reserved |
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
