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
Actor | Tom Howley |
Kipps | Doug Richesson |
The Woman | Nancy 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!
