** WATCH Weekly Report 01-10-24 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
I have decided to bring back the tip of the week from a few years ago.
This section will cover mistakes or issues we see during the balloting
or tabulation process, or just reminders that we think will be helpful.
But first, as a general rule, if there is ever any hesitation on your part about what an element contains, re-read or re-watch that part of the training again. Looking at it another way, if there's anything you can't explain to a friend, you may need to brush up on that element.
Also, since I get this question from new judges every year, if you were
assigned a show, but your name disappears from the weekly report, this
is probably because I have removed your name from the report after
receiving the ballot confirmation from Margaret.
Conversely, if your name still appears, but you sent in your ballot, it
probably means I have not received the conformation from Margaret (which
is the only way I know it has been received). If you received that
confirmation email, just forward it to me and I will take you off the
list. If you did not receive it, it probably means that Margaret did
not receive it. Check in with us, but you may need to resubmit, which
is one of several reasons we always suggest you keep a copy of your
scores once you’ve submitted them. Please also note that this is a
manual system which requires Margaret to check for ballots, so it may be
several days between when you submit and when you receive her
confirmation.
And now, what you’ve all been eagerly awaiting for:
TIP OF THE WEEK: For the
technical elements, if you see it on stage, you should score it,
regardless of whether it is listed in the playbill. For example, if
there is no Costumer Designer listed, but the actors were (hopefully)
wearing clothes, you would check the “Not Listed” box, but still give Costume Designer a score.
The most overlooked elements are usually Special Effects and Combat
Choreography, because theaters often forget to list these in their
programs and not every show has them. But you’d be surprised by how
many missing scores we see for things like set painting or makeup as
well. So, to reiterate, if it is present in the production, score it.
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NOTE: Balloting for a show closes 30 days after the show closes. If you owe us a ballot, please get it in as soon as possible.
Friendly Reminders:
- DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. It’s very long, and the reply will include the entire thing. Please send a new email to watchadjudication@gmail.com
- DO email me your reservation dates. Really, I want to know!
- DO search this entire report for your name, including in the “Closed” section to see if you owe any ballots.
- If you go see a show that you were not assigned to see, please let me know in case we need an alternate. Try to keep the playbills for all shows you see at WATCH company theaters, at least until you see that it has closed with all ballots received. Similarly, if you see a note that an alternate is needed and you are available to see that show, please let me know.
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USEFUL LINKS:
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Adjudication Coordinator’s email address – watchadjudication@gmail.com
Tabulator’s email address - watchtab@mac.com
Weekly Report back up website - http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
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Ballot – http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new
Just the Facts - http://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2024.pdf
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (1 show closes by January 14)
Castaways Theatre (CRT) – SHOAH
January 5 – 14
FCT Judge 1 Bryan Marsh
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull – reserved
PTP Judge 1 Rose Talbot
RCP Judge 1 Lisa Freese – reserved
RTP Judge 4 Vince Worthington
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – alt Roger Munter – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
Performance Address: Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo 22191 Bldg. Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge VA 22191
Company Website: www.castawaystheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call reservation line at (703) 232-1710 or use on-line reservation form on website
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Adult: $20, Season Members/Senior/Military/PWC County Employees/Law Enforcement: $18, Youth: $10
Watch Rep Name: Nancy Kiffer
Watch Rep E-Mail: crt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Beltway 495 to I-95 South Exit (Springfield/Richmond). South on I-95 to Exit 156 (Rippon Landing/Rte 784 East). Stay to the left on exit ramp (Exit to Rippon Landing is sharp right after the 2nd overpass). Right at 2nd light (Rt 784 and U.S. HWY 1). Right at 2nd light onto Cardinal Drive. Left at 1st light onto Donald Curtis Drive (Prince William County Government Center). Ferlazzo Building is on the right in this complex.
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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open January 11 or 12)
Colonial Players of Annapolis (CPA) – Marjorie Prime
January 12 – February 3
ASGT Judge 2 Lauren Winther-Hansen – reserved
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor
DS Judge 2 Zell Murphy – reserved
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
RTP Judge 2 Jessica Cooperstock – reserved
SMP Judge 2 Paul Brewster – reserved
SP Judge 2 Julia Braxton
TAP Judge 4 Will Shingler
Performance Address: 108 East Street, Annapolis MD 21401
Company Website: thecolonialplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Either email boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org or call the box office at (410) 268-7373 opt. 2, and identify yourself as a WATCH judge
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $23 Adults, $18 Seniors (65+)/Full-Time Students/Active Military with ID
Watch Rep Name: Terry Averill
Watch Rep E-Mail: cpa@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Beltway, take Route 50 East to Exit 24 for Rowe Blvd South. Proceed about 1 mile to the College Creek bridge.
Parking for the theater is easiest at the large Calvert Street Garage (State Garage) at 19 St. John's Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, which is free of charge from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Mon-Thu nights and all weekends from 6:00 p.m. Friday night to 6:00 a.m. Monday. In addition to the State Garage, the Gotts Court Garage at West and Calvert Streets is also within walking distance. Visit annapolisparking.com or accessannapolis.com for more information on parking options.
Directions to the Calvert Street Garage: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge. Turn left at the next light onto Calvert Street. Go to the stop sign and turn left on to St. John's St. The garage entrance is on the left.
The theater is about 6 blocks away. From the Calvert Street Garage, walk up St. John’s Street and cross College Avenue. Proceed on North St. to State Circle. Turn left on State Circle and walk two blocks to East Street. Turn left and the theater will be on your left a half block ahead.
Directions directly to the theater: Stay in the left lane when crossing the College Creek bridge, proceed straight at the light to College Ave. Turn left on to College Ave. Proceed one block and turn right on to North St. Turn right at State Circle and drive approximately halfway around the Circle to East Street. Turn right and the theater is one half block on your left.
Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) – Merrily We Roll Along
January 11 – 20
Performances added on Thursday, January 11 and 18 due to cancelled opening weekend
ACCT Judge 1 Jayn Rife
ASGT Judge 4 Matthew Walter – reserved
BCT Judge 1 Fred Nelson
CPA Judge 4 Beth Terranova – reserved
DS Judge 4 Mary Beth Smith-Toomey
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman – reserved
KCP Judge 2 Meredith Fogle
SSP Judge 2 Gene Valendo – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels – reserved
VLOC Judge 1 Amanda Jones – reserved
Performance Address: 123 Centerway, Greenbelt MD 20770
Company Website: www.greenbeltartscenter.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Send an email to boxgac@greenbeltartscenter.org. Indicate your name, phone number, the show, performance date and number of tickets required. You will receive a confirmation email
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays: $24 Adult, $22 Senior (60+)/Military, $12 Child (under 13 with adult)/Student (13 – 23)
Musicals: $27, $24 and $14, respectively
Watch Rep Name: John Decker
Watch Rep E-Mail: gac@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway: Take Route 295 (Baltimore-Washington Pkwy) north - stay to the right. Take first ramp onto Route 193, Greenbelt Road - keep staying right and merge onto Greenbelt Rd. Just ahead is a light for Southway, you can go all the way to the light and turn right or use the right exit to “Baltimore-Washington Parkway” which will also allow merge onto Southway. Take Southway into the center of town. After crossing Crescent Road, Southway becomes Centerway, take the first left and proceed through the parking lot, then to the right down the hill. The Greenbelt Arts Center is in the lower level of Roosevelt Center, down the stairs from the main level with the movie theater, grocery store, and New Deal Cafe.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – 12 Angry Jurors
January 12 – 28
CFTC Judge 1 Stacey Claytor
CPA Judge 2 Terry Averill
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett
FCT Judge 4 Tina Embree
GAC Judge 1 John Decker – reserved
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
PPF Judge 1 Ward Kay
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: 508 Main Street, Laurel MD 20707
Company Website: laurelmillplayhouse.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email Michael Hartsfield at lmp508main@gmail.com or text Maureen Rogers at (301) 452-2557
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: Plays - $20 adults, $15 senior/child/student/military
Musicals - $23 adults, $18 senior/child/student/military
Watch Rep Name: John Cholod
Watch Rep E-Mail: lmp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-95 take exit for Route 216 East. Turn left at the third traffic light onto Main Street. In 2/10 of a mile, theater will be on your right.
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RUNNING (no other shows are running now)
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OPENING NEXT WEEK (2 shows open January 19)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Wait Until Dark
January 19 – February 4
ACCT Judge 2 Christine Tankersley
ASGT Judge 3 Jeff Slater
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon
HBP Judge 2 Heather Wetherald
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
RCP Judge 2 Elizabeth Mykietyn – reserved
RLT Judge 3 Anne Cary / Emily Meyers
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter – alt Caroline Adams
TAP Judge 3 Brittany Bolick
Performance Address: 508 Charles Street, La Plata MD 20646
Company Website: www.ptplayers.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Box Office at 301-932-6819 and identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Leave your phone number, email, and whether you wish to reserve a companion seat. WATCH Judges are highly encouraged to call early when attending a Musical or our Holiday show because these productions regularly sell out. Sunday matinee performances also sell out very quickly for plays and musicals
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: Plays: $15 - $18; Musicals: $17 - $20
Watch Rep Name: Mike Gahan
Watch Rep E-Mail: ptp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Baltimore: Get on the Washington beltway (495), and take Exit # 7, Maryland Route 5 South towards Waldorf. Continue South on Route 5 for about twenty miles. Route 5 will merge with Route 301 and in Waldorf, Route 5 will split off to the left towards Leonardtown. Keep going straight on Route 301 towards La Plata. Before leaving La Plata, you will reach a stop light (Maryland Route 6), turn left. PTP is about half a mile down Route 6 (Charles Street) on your left, just past the railroad tracks. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily. Do not park in the urgent care center parking lot; if you do, your car will be towed.
From Virginia: Once across the Wilson Bridge take Exit # 3A, Route 210 South towards Indian Head. Travel South on Route 210 for about 10 miles and take a left on Route 228, Berry Road, going towards Waldorf. Continue on 228 for about 7 miles until you reach the intersection of Route 301. Turn right (headed South again) on Route 301 for about 10 miles until you reach Maryland Route 6 in La Plata. Turn left on Route 6 (Charles Street) and PTP will be about a half mile on the left, just after the railroad tracks. It is a very tall conspicuous building in its surroundings and you should find it easily. Do not park in the urgent care center parking lot; if you do, your car will be towed.
Reston Community Players (RCP) – Murder on the Orient Express
January 19 – 28
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs
HBP Judge 1 Jim Watson
KAT Judge 2 Ben Simpson
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons
LTA Judge 4 Patti Crowley – reserved
MP Judge 4 Cassandra Redding / Roger Stone
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Mary Gaskins
SSS Judge 1 Denise Gilmore
Performance Address: Reston Community Center’s CenterStage, Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston VA 20191
Company Website: www.restonplayers.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the Reston Community Center Box Office at (703) 476-4500 x38 and leave a voicemail identifying yourself as a WATCH adjudicator, with your first and last name, phone number and email address, as well as the number of tickets you require. The box office will follow up with an email containing the tickets which will be scanned at the theater door
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 Adult; $25 Senior and Student
Watch Rep Name: Jerry Morse
Watch Rep E-Mail: rcp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From Dulles Toll Road (W); take Exit 12 (the Reston Parkway), turn left at the traffic signal, and cross over the Dulles Toll Road; go to the third traffic light, and turn left onto Glade Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Colts Neck Road. Enter the Hunters Woods Village Center immediately on your right (at the huge Safeway). Walk to the Community Center located behind Ledo’s Pizza. See map on website.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open January 26)
Dominion Stage (DS) – Torch Song
January 26 – February 10
CFTC Judge 4 Jim Eckloff
CPA Judge 1 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
CRT Judge 2 Sally Ann Flores
FCT Judge 3 Chris Noe
GAC Judge 4 Cate Krage
LTA Judge 2 Scott Strasbaugh
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows
RLT Judge 2 Karen Fleming
RTP Judge 3 Janice Dionne
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
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.
Rockville Little Theatre (RLT) – The Grapes of Wrath
January 26 – February 4
BCT Judge 3 Alan Barnett
CRT Judge 3 Krista Grimmett
HBP Judge 3 Heather Bauer
KAT Judge 3 Zach Pajak – reserved
KCP Judge 3 Kay Holcombe
LTA Judge 1 Franklin Coleman
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 4 Tara Tripp
SSS Judge 3 David Gorsline
VLOC Judge 3 Stevie Miller
Performance Address: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Rd, Rockville MD 20851
Company Website: www.rlt-online.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Contact RLT president to arrange reservation: Laura W. Andruski at LWAndruski@gmail.com or (518) 928-1845 cell/text
Watch Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $22 Adults, $20 Seniors (62+) and Students
Watch Rep Name: Ken Kemp
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: 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.
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Abdication!
January 26 – February 11
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
KAT Judge 4 Stephen Foreman
KCP Judge 4 Dianne Koval
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 3 Mike Gahan
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey
RMT Judge 2 Eric Scerbo
SP Judge 3 Kim Fry
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson
VLOC Judge 4 Robert Gudauskas
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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CLOSED – 111 shows scheduled in 2024: 0 closed – 0 with all ballots, 0 with outstanding ballots, 0 closed with less than 10 ballots
Note: Only recently closed shows and those still missing ballots appear below. 0 additional shows have closed with all ballots received.
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
