** WATCH Weekly Report 07-09-25 **
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To the WATCH Board, Judges, and Alternates:
TIP OF THE WEEK: While most theaters have runs
that span 3 weekends or more, there are a number of companies that can
only run for two weekends. And the minimum number of performances a
production must have to be eligible for adjudication is only 6. So,
when you see your name on a report for a show, please do not just assume
you have plenty of time to make your plans.
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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:
(Please bookmark or add to your email address book)
Adjudication Coordinator’s email address – watchadjudication@gmail.com
Tabulator’s email address – watchtab@mac.com
Weekly Report back up website – http://watchweeklyreport.blogspot.com/
Ballot – http://lucite.herokuapp.com/raw_ballots/new
WATCH website – http://www.washingtontheater.org
Just the Facts – https://www.washingtontheater.org/wp-content/uploads/JustTheFacts2025.pdf
Training materials – https://www.washingtontheater.org/for-judges/adjudication-criteria/
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CLOSING THIS WEEK (no shows close by July 13)
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OPENING THIS WEEK (3 shows open July 11)
Port Tobacco Players (PTP) – Bye Bye Birdie
July 11 – August 3
Sunday matinees for this show are selling very quickly
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
KCP Judge 4 Tracy Husted
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserved
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson – alt Katie Pond – reserved
RMT Judge 1 Cathy Kieserman
SP Judge 4 Courtney Garofolo Beaver
SSI Judge 3 Otega Okurume
VTC Judge 1 Ari McSherry
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
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: 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.
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) – Hairspray
July 11 – 20
Tickets are selling very quickly; please make your reservation ASAP
ASGT Judge 1 Jeff Slater
DS Judge 2 Paul Caffrey
DTC Judge 4 Julia McCafferty
GAC Judge 2 Gretchen Jacobs – alt David Reph – reserved
PPF Judge 1 Mario Font – reserved
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns – reserved
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
RMT Judge 2 Rose Weich – reserved
SSP Judge 3 David Robinson – reserved
TAP Judge 1 Alden Michels
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; $15 for children 12 and under
Musicals: $30 Adults, $25 Seniors/Students/Active Military; $20 for children 12 and under
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 to University Blvd and turn left, then 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 of the building.
Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) – A Year with Frog and Toad
July 11 – 27
CFTC Judge 2 Stacey Claytor
CRT Judge 1 Richard Prien – reserved
GAC Judge 3 Dave Reph – alt Gretchen Jacobs – reserved
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
LMP Judge 1 Anne Hull – reserved
LTA Judge 4 Franklin Coleman – reserved
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic – reserved
SMP Judge 4 Roger Munter
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz – reserved
VTC Judge 2 Jocelyn Steiner – alt Nancy Lyons
Performance Address: Arts Barn Theatre, 311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg MD 20878
Company Website: www.r-m-t.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Call the box office at 301-258-6394 to reserve one free ticket. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge. Must pay for companion ticket, if desired
Companion Comp Policy: No companion ticket
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:00 pm; Saturday, July 26 at 3:00pm; no show Saturday, July 19
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 Adults; $23 Students (ages 15 – 21); $16 Youth (ages 14 & under)
Watch Rep Name: Mark Hamberger
Watch Rep E-Mail: rmt@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-270: Take exit for Sam Eig Highway West. Go North on Great Seneca Highway; left on Kentlands Blvd; left on Booth Street; right on Hart Road to top of hill.
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RUNNING (1 show is running now)
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre (ASGT) – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
June 26 – July 19
Tickets are selling very quickly; please make your reservation ASAP
DS Judge 4 Jeff Davis – reserved
LMP Judge 4 Marge McGugan – reserved
LTA Judge 1 Scott Strasbaugh – reserved
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
PWLT Judge 4 Sallie Willows – reserve
RMT Judge 3 Maggie Modig – reserved
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli – 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. You will receive a confirmation email
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Thursday – Sunday at 8:30 pm
Seating Type: Reserved
Ticket Prices: $30 single tickets, $25 each for groups of 10 or more for one performance, $25 each for 3 shows/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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OPENING NEXT WEEK (1 show opens July 18)
City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
July 18 – 26
ACCT Judge 3 Marg Soroos
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls – reserved
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
FCT Judge 2 Tina Embree
KCP Judge 3 Noel Schoonover – reserved
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 3 Sarah Baczewski – reserved
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon
Performance Address: Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA 22030
Company Website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Email CFTCBoxOffice@gmail.com with at least 72 hours' notice, identify yourself as a WATCH judge, and include the show title, date, and time you wish to attend
Companion Comp Policy: Free companion ticket available
Curtain Times: Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Saturdays at 1:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $25 adults, $15 student/child
Watch Rep Name: Amanda Snellings
Watch Rep E-Mail: cftc@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From I-495, take the exit for US-50 W/Arlington Blvd toward Fairfax. In about 3 miles, turn right onto Blake Lane/Pickett Road. Continue on Blake Lane for about 2 miles until it becomes Jermantown Road. Johnson Middle School will be on the left in about 2.5 miles. Free parking is available in the lot.
From Dulles Airport/VA-28 S: Take 28 South for about 4 miles, then exit at US-50 E. In about 7 miles, take a left onto Jermantown Rd. Johnson Middle School will be on the right in about half a mile. Free parking is available in the lot.
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OPENING IN TWO WEEKS (3 shows open July 25 or 26)
Bowie Community Theatre (BCT) – The Dining Room
July 25 – August 10
CPA Judge 3 Jeff Sprague
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer
KCP Judge 2 Kay Holcombe
MP Judge 3 Spencer Pilcher
PPF Judge 2 Ward Kay
PWLT Judge 3 Jon Radulovic
RCP Judge 4 Sara Watson
RLT Judge 4 Laura W. Andruski
SMP Judge 3 Ernie Molina
SSI Judge 1 Dana Bonistalli
Performance Address: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715
Company Website: www.bctheatre.com
How to reserve WATCH judge tickets: Reservations required. Call 301-805-0219 and select option 1 when prompted. Identify yourself as a WATCH judge and company represented. Indicate what date you want to see the show and if you want one or two tickets
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: $25 adults; $20 seniors (62+) and students. All transaction fees are included in the ticket price if purchased on-line
Watch Rep Name: Roy Peterson
Watch Rep E-Mail: bct@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): From the Capital Beltway – proceed East on Route 50. Exit North on Route 3. Turn Left on Sylvan Drive at the sign for the White Marsh Recreation Area, and Left on Route 3 South; or alternatively, pass Sylvan Lane and make a U-Turn at the traffic light at Route 450 and proceed South on Route 3. Note: The turn on Sylvan Drive can be difficult if there is heavy south-bound traffic, so you are better off continuing past Sylvan Drive to the light at Route 450, where you can make a U-turn, then proceed south. Make a right turn into White Marsh Recreation Area. Proceed past the ball fields to the parking lot on the left at the end of the driveway. Follow the signs to the Bowie Playhouse.
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – Kinky Boots
July 26 – August 16
BCT Judge 2 Reed Sigmon
CPA Judge 4 Amy & Richard Atha-Nicholls
DS Judge 1 Zell Murphy
LMP Judge 3 Lorraine Brooks
MP Judge 4 Nic Stearns / Roger Stone
PTP Judge 3 Ben Simpson
PWLT Judge 1 Terri Ritchey
RCP Judge 1 Steve Cairns
SSS Judge 2 Debbie Peetz and William Kolodrubetz
TAP Judge 2 Carol Strachan
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 Points North - "How would you get to Reagan National Airport?" That's the first question to answer. Once you've gotten onto the GW Parkway and passed the airport on your left, continue heading south. The Parkway becomes Washington Street as you enter the city of Alexandria. Cross King Street and take the third left after King onto Wolfe Street. You will find LTA on the right hand side of the street, at the corner of Wolfe and St. Asaph streets.
From The Capital Beltway - take the exit for Route 1 North. As you exit on the ramp, you'll drive onto Route 1 and get in the right lane immediately. Take the first right, onto Franklin St. At the light, make a left onto Washington Street. Pass two lights and make a right onto Wolfe St. LTA is at the corner of Wolfe and St. Asaph streets.
Parking - Parking is on the street. Watch posted signs, as some areas have two hour parking limitations and some require payment. The Capital One Bank on the corner of Wilkes and Washington streets lets our patrons park in their lot when the bank is closed. Please note The Capital One Bank has extended their hours to include evening and weekend hours. Please make sure not to use their parking lot when they are open.
There are several garages within walking distance - one is on Washington Street, near King, and there are several on Pitt, near King. Look for the "Public Parking" signs.
One handicap accessible parking space is located on St Asaph Street next to LTA’s courtyard.
Sterling Playmakers (SP) – The Lightning Thief
July 25 – August 10
CFTC Judge 3 Courtney Marsh
CRT Judge 3 Harold Kiffer
DS Judge 3 Gary DiNardo
FCT Judge 3 Jennifer Ayers
GAC Judge 1 John Decker
LTA Judge 2 Beck Webster
MP Judge 2 Joy Wyne
PTP Judge 2 Kim Bessler
SSI Judge 4 Debbie Mobley
TAP Judge 3 Laura Peterson
Performance Address: Potomac Falls High School; 46400 Algonkian Parkway, 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; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Seating Type: General Admission (not reserved)
Ticket Prices: $20 for musicals; $18 for non-musicals
Watch Rep Name: Jordan Kazemi
Watch Rep E-Mail: sp@washingtontheater.org
Directions to performance space(s): Seneca Ridge Middle School – From Tysons, travel west on Route 7 for 9.9 miles. Turn right on Augusta Drive. Turn right on Seneca Ridge Drive.
Potomac Falls High School – From Tysons, travel west on Route 7 for 10.7 miles, Take right exit for Cascades Parkway/1794 north. Turn left on Algonkian Parkway. Turn right into Potomac Falls High School.
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CLOSED – 103 shows scheduled in 2025: 50 closed – 45 with all ballots, 5 with outstanding ballots, 0 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.
Laurel Mill Playhouse (LMP) – Black Comedy
June 6 – 22
RLT Judge 2 Emily Meyers – reserved
Montgomery Playhouse (MP) – Bull in a China Shop
June 6 – 22
DTC Judge 2 Bill Brown – reserved
SP Judge 3 Alexander Colon – reserved
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) – The Play That Goes Wrong
June 7 – 28
HBP Judge 3 Mary DeMarco-Logue – reserved
Silhouette Stages (SSI) – Seussical
June 13 – 29
ASGT Judge 3 Patricia Browning – reserved
DTC Judge 3 Jason Damaso – reserved
LMP Judge 2 Larry Simmons – reserved
Silver Spring Stage (SSS) – Company
June 13 – 29
CRT Judge 4 Nancy Kiffer – reserved
FCT Judge 4 Linda Cirba – reserved
LTA Judge 2 Beck Webster – reserved
SMP Judge 1 Caroline Adams – reserved
2nd Star Productions (SSP) – Into the Woods
May 30 – June 28
ALL BALLOTS RECEIVED!
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Okay, thanks!
Kira
