By Diane Samuels
Directed by Karen Fleming
January 31, February 1, 2*, 7, 8, 9*
@ the Bender JCC
This poignant drama by Diane Samuels explores the emotional aftermath of the Kindertransport rescue mission, focusing on a young Jewish girl’s struggle with identity, survival, and her estranged relationship with her mother.
Cast
| Evelyn | Leyla Doany |
| Faith | Elizabeth Davis |
| Eva | Rose Armstrong |
| Helga | Mariel Penberthy |
| Lil | Susan Holliday |
| The Ratcatcher | Ron Ward |
The Foreigner
By Larry Shue
Directed by Kathryn Stirling
Performances April 25 – May 4
Hilarious hospitality awaits The Foreigner in Larry’s Shue’s classic stranger comedy! When the guests of the Meeks’ Georgia fishing lodge assume their new guest doesn’t understand them, he overhears everything from the hilarious to the nefarious!
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!
