RLT has been in continuous operation since 1948 and is the longest-serving community theatre in Montgomery County. Its humble beginnings include producing shows at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall and Broome Junior High School. In September of 1960, the new Rockville Civic Center Auditorium (now the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater) became RLT’s home, and performances have been held there ever since. RLT members were active in the design and technical discussions for the space.
RLT’s scene shop and storage facility were established in 1972 behind the Civic Center’s Glenview Mansion. In 2000, we moved into larger quarters in the same area. RLT helped to fund the project. RLT joined with Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) in 1986 to form a consortium to sell season tickets.