WATCH Weekly Report 06-03-26

 

** WATCH Weekly Report 06-03-26 ** 

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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:

 

TIP OF THE WEEK: Please make sure you are using the information for the show you are adjudicating that is provided in the weekly report.  While you hopefully were given a copy of the Just the Facts (JTF) document at the beginning of this year which includes information on all the theaters, there are so many changes across the year (e.g. start times, venues, dates of the run, how to make reservations, etc.) that we cannot update the JTF every time one of these changes come in.  Instead, I mark these changes in my master copy, and this is what I use to create the entry for each show in the report.  So, if you are only using your copy, you may be woefully misinformed.  This is just another reason it is imperative for you to review this report on a regular basis.

 

 

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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:

 

1.      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

2.      DO email me your reservation dates.  Really, I want to know!

3.      DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.

4.      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 (Kira) – watchadjudication@gmail.com

Tabulator’s email address (Margaret) – watchtab@mac.com

Weekly Report back up website – http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com

Ballot – https://forms.fillout.com/t/o4qrFTV8yius

WATCH website – http://www.washingtontheater.org 

Just the Facts – https://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2026.pdf

Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/

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CLOSING THIS WEEK (2 shows close by June 7)

 

Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Dracula

May 22 – June 7

 

DTC Judge 4	Nicki Mazza – reserved
KCP Judge 4	Tracy Husted
LTA Judge 3	Beck Webster – reserved

 

Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707

Company Website: laurelmillplayhouse.org 
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email lmp508main@gmail.com or call 301-617-9906 
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available 
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 pm
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) – The Drowsy Chaperone

May 16 – June 6

 

LMP Judge 4	Marge McGugan – reserved
SP Judge 4	Autumn Pollock – 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

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.

 

 

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OPENING THIS WEEK (2 shows open June 5)

 

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

June 5 – 20

 

ASGT Judge 4	Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
BP Judge 3	Missi Tessier – alt Lisa Singleton
FCT Judge 3	Maggie Swan
KCP Judge 2	Kay Holcombe – reserved
PWLT Judge 3	Jon Radulovic – reserved
RCP Judge 3	Richard Durkin – reserved
RMT Judge 4	Eric Scerbo
SSI Judge 4	Debbie Mobley – reserved
TAP Judge 2	Carol Strachan – reserved
VLOC Judge 4	Kathie Rogers

 

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

Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available

Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm

Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)

Ticket Prices: Plays: $24 adults; $22 seniors (60+)/military; $12 child (under 13 with adult)/students (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.

 

 

Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Patience

June 5 – 14

 

CFTC Judge 4	Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine
CPA Judge 4	Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
CRT Judge 4	Nancy Kiffer
DS Judge 3	Gary DiNardo – reserved
MP Judge 4	Nic Stearns – reserved
RMT Judge 3	Maggie Modig – reserved
SMP Judge 3	Ned Kieloch – ALTERNATE NEEDED
SSP Judge 4	Aref Nader Dajani – alt Gene Valendo – reserved
TAP Judge 4	Will Shingler
VTC Judge 4	Charlie Boone – reserved

 

Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851

Company Website: www.vloc.org

How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email VLOC rep Amanda Jones at amincks@gmail.com to make 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: $30 adults; $28 seniors (65+); $26 Students

Watch Rep Name: Amanda Jones

Watch Rep E-Mail: vloc@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From I-270, take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28. Follow Rt. 28

through the city, up and over the bridge. Turn left at the next traffic light (still on 28). Turn right at next traffic

light onto Baltimore Rd. Follow signs for Mansion/Civic Center. The Center is on the left at the first stop sign.

 

 

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RUNNING (3 shows are running now)

 

Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Cabaret

May 21 – June 20

 

CRT Judge 2	Sally Ann Flores – reserved
DTC Judge 1	Jim and Liz Korte – reserved
FCT Judge 1	Chris Noe – reserved
HBP Judge 3	Chris Fleming – alt Ada Donahue – reserved
KCP Judge 3	Noel Schoonover – reserved
MCP Judge 3	Mike Holland – reserved
PTP Judge 3	Ben Simpson – reserved
RLT Judge 2	Colleen Williams – reserved
VLOC Judge 3	Kent Woods – reserved

 

Performance Address: 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: www.summergarden.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email the box office at boxoffice@summergarden.com and let them know you are a WATCH judge in need of tickets and request a specific date. You will receive a confirmation email

Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays – Sundays at 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 single tickets; $25 each for season ticket

Watch Rep Name: Carolyn Kirby
Watch Rep E-Mail: asgt@washingtontheater.org

Directions to performance space(s): From Maryland Route 50: Take Route 50 to exit 24 (Rowe Boulevard) heading east toward downtown Annapolis. Follow Rowe Boulevard to the end (at the State House) and then turn right. Merge onto Church Circle and stay in the right-hand lane. Proceed to Duke of Gloucester Street (to the right of The Maryland Inn). Turn right onto Duke of Gloucester. Take your second left onto Green Street and follow it to the stop sign. Turn right and stay right onto Compromise Street (approximately 300 feet). ASGT is on your right. Look for our marquee.  Allow enough time to locate limited paid parking.  For additional information see the City of Annapolis website, annapolis.gov/parking.

 

 

Dominion Stage (DS) – Dead Air

May 29 – June 13

 

ACCT Judge 1	Jayn Rife – reserved
BP Judge 2	Ellen Kaplan – alt Lauren Pacuit
FCT Judge 2	Tina Embree – reserved
KCP Judge 1	Yvette Vandermolen – reserved
MP Judge 3	Spencer Pilcher
SSP Judge 3	David Robinson – reserved
SSS Judge 3	David Gorsline – reserved

 

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: Friday May 29, June 5 and 12 at 8:00 pm; Saturday May 30 and June 13 at 8:00pm; Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 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 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.

 

 

2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Shrek the Musical

May 30 – June 27

 

BCT Judge 1	Fred Nelson
CPA Judge 2	John Purnell – reserved
GAC Judge 4	Cate Krage – alt Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
LMP Judge 1	Anne Hull – reserved
MCP Judge 4	Laura Bingham – reserved
PWLT Judge 2	Deb Hansen – reserved
SMP Judge 3	Ned Kieloch – reserved
VTC Judge 2	Jocelyn Steiner

 

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 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 pm; all other Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 pm; Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 pm

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.

 

 

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OPENING NEXT WEEK (3 shows open June 12)

 

Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Reluctant Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes

June 12 – 28

 

ACCT Judge 4	Shelagh Roberts
BCT Judge 2	Reed Sigmon
DS Judge 2	Paul Caffrey
DTC Judge 3	Jason Damaso – alt Jim and Liz Korte
HBP Judge 1	Jim Watson – reserved
LTA Judge 4	Brittany Huffman – reserved
PPF Judge 4	Elizabeth Keith
PTP Judge 2	Kim Bessler – reserved
SP Judge 1	Jim Bowen-Collinson
SSS Judge 2	Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz

 

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
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: $23 adults; $21 students (ages 15 – 21); $16 youth (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 Monday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm 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.  Hart Rd dead ends at rear of the Barn. Turn right on Firehouse Lane then left on Briscoe St. Parking is available on the side streets around Kentlands Mansion or turn left on Kent Square Road and drive past the park to dead end. Additional parking is available on Inspiration Lane.

 

 

Providence Players of Fairfax (PPF) – I Love You Because

June 12 – 27

 

BCT Judge 3	Alan Barnett
HBP Judge 2	Heather Wetherald
LTA Judge 1	Franklin Coleman
MCP Judge 1	Jenny Levy
PTP Judge 1	Melissa Linsky
PWLT Judge 4	George Fulda
RCP Judge 1	Steve Cairns
RLT Judge 4	Laura W. Andruski
SMP Judge 4	Roger Munter
SSI Judge 3	Otega Okurume

 

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.

 

 

Silhouette Stages (SSI) – American Idiot

June 12 – 28

 

ASGT Judge 3	Pat Browning – reserved
CPA Judge 3	Dianne Trickey-Rokenbrod – reserved
CRT Judge 1	Richard Prien
DTC Judge 2	Bill Brown
GAC Judge 2	Gretchen Jacobs
LMP Judge 2	Larry Simmons
MCP Judge 2	Mary Ellen DeFrancesco
RLT Judge 1	Leena Dev / Teresa Gillcrist
VLOC Judge 2	Stevie Miller
VTC Judge 1	Ari McSherry

 

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; Sundays 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 (no shows open June 19)

 

 

 

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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 51 closed – 41 with all ballots, 9 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots

 

Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 38 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

 

 

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Sweat

April 10 – 25

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

 

 

City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – Sense and Sensibility

April 17 – May 3

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

 

 

Reston Community Players (RCP) – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

April 17 – May 9

ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!

 

 

Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

May 1 – 10

 

HBP Judge 2

Heather Wetherald – alt Alan Wetherald – reserved

 

 

Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Poor Clare

April 24 – May 16

 

DTC Judge 2

Bill Brown – reserved

 

 

St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Spring Awakening

May 1 – 16

 

ACCT Judge 4	Shelagh Roberts – reserved
ASGT Judge 1	Jeff Slater – reserved

 

 

Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Tales of the Artisan

May 1 – 17

 

CFTC Judge 1	Courtney Marsh – alt Laura Mills – reserved
KCP Judge 4	Tracy Husted – reserved

 

 

Castaways Theatre (CRT) – Saving Lives

May 8 – 24

 

SMP Judge 2

Patricia Bullock – reserved

 

 

Sterling Playmakers (SP) – Under Milk Wood

May 15 – 24

 

FCT Judge 4	Heather LeVan Love – reserved
VLOC Judge 1	Amanda Jones – reserved

 

 

Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

May 8 – 24

 

MCP Judge 2

Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved

 

 

The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Secret Garden

May 9 – 24

 

CFTC Judge 2	Stacey Claytor – reserved
RCP Judge 4	Sara Watson – reserved
VLOC Judge 2	Stevie Miller – reserved

 

 

Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Lend Me A Soprano

May 15 – 31

 

LMP Judge 2

Larry Simmons – reserved

 

 

 

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Okay, thanks!

Kira