Wednesday, June 17, 2026

WATCH Weekly Report 06-17-26

 ** WATCH Weekly Report 06-17-26 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:


TIP OF THE WEEK: Be sure you are on the lookout for Special Effects as this category is often overlooked in the program, but still needs to be scored if present in the production.  Or sometimes it is listed in a different way in the program, but still needs to be scored as special effects on your ballot.  WATCH training defines these as something that required a “special dedicated technician to design, set up and/or run.”  Some examples include pyrotechnics, rain or water, videos or projections, flying of actors and/or items, and seemingly magical appearance or disappearance of actors and/or items. 


 
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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 20)
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Cabaret
May 21 – June 20
 
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Kent Woods – alt Richard & Amy Atha-Nicholls – 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.
 
 
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
June 5 – 20
 
ASGT Judge 4 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
FCT Judge 3 Maggie Swan
 
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.
 
 
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OPENING THIS WEEK (no shows open June 19)
 
 
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RUNNING (4 shows are running now)
 
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – The Reluctant Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes
June 12 – 28
 
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – alt Jim and Liz Korte
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson – reserved
LTA Judge 4 Brittany Huffman – reserved
SP Judge 1 Jim Bowen-Collinson – 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
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 – reserved
MCP Judge 1 Jenny Levy – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Melissa Linsky – alt Mike Gahan – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 George Fulda – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter – reserved
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume – alt AnnaBelle Auguste – 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.
 
 
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – American Idiot
June 12 – 28
 
ASGT Judge 3 Pat Browning – reserved
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – alt Cate Krage – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
MCP Judge 2 Mary Ellen DeFrancesco – reserved
RLT Judge 1 Leena Dev – reserved
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.
 
 
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Shrek the Musical
May 30 – June 27
 
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson – reserved
CPA Judge 2 John Purnell – reserved
MCP Judge 4 Laura Bingham – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Ned Kieloch – alt Paul Brewster – reserved
VTC Judge 2 Jocelyn Steiner – 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 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 26 or 27)
 
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Four Old Broads on the High Seas
June 26 – July 19
No performances July 3 - 5
 
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife – reserved
BP Judge 4 Lauren Pacuit
CFTC Judge 3 Jackie Savage
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis
HBP Judge 3 Chris Fleming
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
MCP Judge 4 Laura Bingham
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSP Judge 1 Diane Schwartz – reserved
VLOC Judge 3 Kent Woods
 
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, July 11 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.
 
 
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – Sister Act
June 27 – July 12
 
ACCT Judge 3 Jim Pearson
BP Judge 3 Missi Tessier
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
SP Judge 2 Kim Fry
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – alt Diane Schwartz – reserved
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan – reserved
 
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the F. Scott Fitzgerald box office at 240-314-8690 to reserve up to 2 free tickets. Please identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Box Office hours are Tuesday - Saturday 2pm to 6pm and 2 hours before every ticketed performance
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, July 4 at 2:00pm only
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $26 adults; $23 students & seniors
Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger
Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take Rt. 28, Rockville Exit. Go East onto 28, through the city 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.
 
 
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – The Colored Museum
June 26 – July 19
No performances July 3 - 5
 
CPA Judge 1 Terry Averill
FCT Judge 3 Maggie Swan
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PPF Judge 4 Elizabeth Keith – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Melissa Linsky
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson – alt Cathy Gurson – reserved
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig
SMP Judge 2 Patricia Bullock
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley
 
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 IN TWO WEEKS (1 show opens July 2)
 
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
July 2 – 25
No performance July 4
Show is already selling out; please make your reservation ASAP if you have not already

 
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CPA Judge 2 John Purnell – reserved
HBP Judge 4 Tessa Silvestro – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
LTA Judge 3 Beck Webster – alt Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
PWLT Judge 2 Deb Hansen – ALTERNATE NEEDED
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SSS Judge 1 Tristan Poje – 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 and Wednesday, July 22nd 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.


 
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CLOSED – 117 shows scheduled in 2026: 55 closed – 48 with all ballots, 6 with outstanding ballots, 1 closed with less than 10 ballots
 
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 44 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
 
 
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
May 1 – 10
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
St. Mark's Players (SMP) – Spring Awakening
May 1 – 16
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
Fauquier Community Theatre (FCT) – Tales of the Artisan
May 1 – 17
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
Castaways Theatre (CRT) – Saving Lives
May 8 – 24
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
 
 
The Arlington Players (TAP) – The Secret Garden
May 9 – 24
 

CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor – reserved
VLOC Judge 2 Stevie Miller – reserved
 
 
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Lend Me A Soprano
May 15 – 31
 
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
 
 
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Drowsy Chaperone
May 16 – June 6
 
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
 
 
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Dracula
May 22 – June 7
 
LTA Judge 3 Beck Webster – reserved
 
 
Dominion Stage (DS) – Dead Air
May 29 – June 13
 
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – reserved
 
 
Victorian Lyric Opera Company (VLOC) – Patience
June 5 – 14
 
CFTC Judge 4 Lori Crockett / Becky Gould-Levine – reserved
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo – reserved
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler – reserved
VTC Judge 4 Charlie Boone – reserved
 
 
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Okay, thanks!
Kira

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