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WATCH 2002
Adjudication Information Pamphlet
This is an HTML version of the information contained in the Adjudication Guidelines
pamphlets distributed with the ballots to all judges.
ADJUDICATION OVERVIEW
Welcome to the WATCH adjudication process. Adjudication begins in
January of each calendar year. Each member organization will appoint at its own discretion
five adjudicators who have expertise in production and/or technical theater. Adjudicators
will be assigned productions using an electronic matrix to guarantee random adjudication
assignments. Each eligible production will be seen by a total of 10 adjudicators. Each
adjudicator will be assigned a total of 9-10 productions to view and score during the
calendar year. Adjudicators’ scores will be mailed directly to and tabulated by an
independent accounting firm.
Adjudicators will use a numeric scale from 1 to 10 (ten is the
highest). Two non-numeric scores will accommodate ‘non-scores’ for characters or
elements in a production: N/I = Not Identifiable (performance categories only) and
N/A =
Not Applicable (production categories only). All performers identified by a
named
character in the program will be scored. Characters not able to be scored will be scored
N/I (Not Identifiable). Example: A performer may not be identifiable in a chorus or crowd
scene although listed as a named character. Production elements not able to be judged or
not found in a production will be scored "N/A" (not applicable). Example: Stage
combat, Music Direction, Choreography or Special Effects may not be present in all
productions.
A total of twenty-eight Awards will be given for Outstanding Achievement
in March of the year following adjudication. Ten Performance Awards: lead actor, lead
actress (each for play & musical); featured actor, featured actress (each for play
& musical); cameo performance (each for play & musical). Seven Overall Awards: Production (each for play & musical); Direction
(each for play & musical); Musical Direction; Stage Combat; Choreography. Eleven
Technical Design Awards (plays and musicals combined): Set Design; Lighting Design; Sound Design; Costumes; Set Construction; Set
Painting; Set Decoration/Dressing; Properties; Makeup Design; Hair Design; Special Effects.
WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY THEATRE HONORS
THE WATCH MISSION
The Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) is an organization founded for the
adjudication and presentation of annual awards recognizing artistic and technical
excellence in community theatre throughout the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, and
that these honors will:
 | Foster and encourage the growth of community theater |
| Promote and enhance the image of community theater |
| Educate and inform the general public about the theatrical opportunities provided
by the member theaters. |
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
WATCH ADJUDICATOR
KEY POINTS
- You will view each production as a stand-alone production, rated
according to the merits of that individual piece and not compared to/with other
past/current productions of the same piece and/or other productions being scored by you as
an adjudicator.
- Your personal likes/dislikes should not affect scores. An
adjudicator’s scoring will be fair and unbiased (without regard to an individual
theater group, cast member(s), crew and/or script) AND based upon the WATCH
criteria.
- Numeric scores will be kept in confidence. Adjudicators should maintain
an appropriate level of discretion in discussing their personal opinions about the shows
they have scored.
- Please promptly complete and send in the balloting envelope for one
production prior to scoring the next. Adjudicators are encouraged to mail ballots within
two days of having seen a performance. Adjudicators will be contacted if ballots are not
received 10 days from the close of that production.
- You will not score a show in which you are participating in any way
(acting, designing, tech, etc.). Should the random matrix assign you to score a show in
which you are participating, you will make arrangements for an alternate to score that
production. Be sure to notify your WATCH representative who will notify the Adjudication
Coordinator. The random matrix is designed that you should not be scoring any production
at your "home" (sponsoring) theater. Please note, adjudicators who serve as
board members for another WATCH theater should make arrangements for alternates to score
any productions produced by that group as well.
- You should immediately contact your WATCH Representative who will contact
the Adjudication Coordinator regarding any changes in your schedules, or your inability to
complete your year’s tenure as an adjudicator.
- Please do not make reservations to view a show on closing night.
Productions should be adjudicated prior to the closing night show performance to allow
time to schedule an alternate should that become necessary.
- You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with all the
scripts you will be scoring if you are unfamiliar with the piece.
ADJUDICATOR CHECKLIST
- Attend Adjudicator Orientation Training. Your WATCH Representative will
provide training schedule.
- Review your Adjudicator Package to familiarize yourself with current
judging and scoring criteria and information.
- Review Adjudication Schedule to identify groups you have been randomly
assigned to score.
- Check your Adjudicator Package to ensure you have all required materials:
Adjudication Schedule, Ballots, Stamped Return Envelopes,
Criteria, a season flyer/show info for each group you are viewing, plus reservation
numbers and directions or maps for each group. Contact your Watch Representative if you do
not have all the required materials.
- Plan ahead. Make reservations for each show you are scoring. (Popular shows in
smaller houses may sell out - don’t let this prevent you from seeing the show on the
night you expect to view.) When calling, be sure to identify yourself as a Watch
adjudicator when you give your name.
- Do Not reserve a seat for the closing night performance of a show you are scoring
- that way an alternate date exists if necessary.
- You will receive only one comp for yourself. Additional comps are at the discretion of
the individual member theater group. Check the "Just The Facts"
information.
- Complete one ballot for each production and mail in provided envelope within two days of
adjudication. Keep a copy for yourself.
- Promptly contact your Watch Representative with any changes to your adjudication
schedule, conflicts or questions you may have during the course of your adjudication
year.
Mail Ballots To:
Margaret B. Binning
6042 Nancy Lane
Warrenton, VA 20187-4348
Thank you for Volunteering
WATCH MEMBERS 2002
The Arlington Players*
The Castaways Repertory Theatre*
Dominion Stage
The Elden Street Players*
Great Falls Players
Hard Bargain Players*
The Little Theatre of Alexandria*
Montgomery Playhouse*
The Port Tobacco Players, Inc.*
Prince William Little Theatre*
Reston Community Players*
Rockville Little Theatre
St. Marks Players
Silver Spring Stage
Tapestry Theatre Company*
Vienna Theatre Company
*charter members
Second Annual WATCH Awards Ceremony - February 24, 2002
2001 WATCH ADJUDICATION COORDINATOR
Suzanne Fehl
(please attempt to contact your theatre WATCH representative first)
WASHINGTON AREA THEATRE COMMUNITY HONORS WEBSITE
http://www.WashingtonTheater.org
~ THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING~
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