Coming in September

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black
Based on the novel by Susan Hill
Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt

Directed by Noel Schoonover
September 26 – October 5, 2025

ActorTom Howley
KippsDoug Richesson
The WomanNancy Somers

Close Ties
By Elizabeth Diggs
Directed by Vanessa Markowitz
January 30 – February 8, 2026


The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Adapted by Simon Stephens

Directed by Michel Kharfen
May 1 – 10, 2026

WATCH Awards

Congratulations to RLT’s “Murder on the Orient Express” which has been nominated for six WATCH awards:

  • Set Design – Bill Pressly
  • Set Construction – William Kolodrubetz
  • Set Painting – Katherine Rogers
  • Costume Design – Jennifer Morrisey & Becky Bucci
  • Hair Design – Stephen Welsh
  • Featured Performer – Meghan Williams Elkins as “Helen Hubbard”

The WATCH Award Ceremony will be held on March 23, 2025. For more info please visit: https://www.washingtontheater.org/

Funeral for the Cat nearly Purrfect at MCTFA

RLT’s entry at the Maryland Community Theatre Festival Association (MCTFA)Funeral for the Cat by B. G. Craig — swept up eight awards for its performance, including Outstanding Production, which earns the show an invitation to the ESTA Festival in April.

The other awards…

The Ed-Ro-Char Award for Technical Excellence

The Cliff Smith Memorial Award for Excellence in Directing – Vanessa Markowitz 

The Sandra K. Doherty Stage Manager’s Award – Aaron Skolnik

Outstanding Performance – Emily Ray

Outstanding Performance – Charlotte Richesson

Outstanding Props – Nancy Carlin

Outstanding Emerging Playwright – B.G. Craig

Congratulations to the cast and crew for a fantastic show!