This year marks an exciting new chapter for our Evening of One Acts festival.

For the past decade, the festival has been guided by the vision, dedication, and tireless efforts of Paulette Layton. Although the festival was originally conceived and developed by Cheryl Boyd, Paulette has nurtured the program into one of RTB’s most beloved annual traditions. What began as an opportunity to showcase new, unpublished work has grown into a festival that serves as an exemplar of the spirit of the RTB. As Paulette steps away from leading the festival, we will carry it forward, and will do so with deep gratitude for the foundation she built and the countless hours she devoted to making the Evening of One Acts a success year after year.

Looking ahead, we are excited to continue evolving the festival while remaining true to the spirit that has made it so special: celebrating new voices, fostering artistic collaboration, and creating opportunities for emerging and established playwrights alike. This year’s updates to the submission process are designed to help us sustain the festival for years to come while continuing to provide a rewarding experience for playwrights, artists, and audiences.

Thank you for sharing your work with us. Theater IS community, and we’re honored each year to read the stories you choose to place in our hands.