RIDGEFIELD — Ridgefield Theater Barn is ready to celebrate the return of live performing arts in front of audiences with “An Evening of One-Acts” beginning June 11.

The Barn (RTB), set up with cabaret-style seating, will start its 2021 season featuring local, national, and international unpublished playwrights’ scripts. Having closed the theater in early March 2020 due to the pandemic, RTB Executive Director Pamme Jones says the community is ready for live entertainment and RTB is ready to stage performances again.

“Our talented, dedicated performers and crew are ready for the curtain to rise once again and connect with the audience,” Jones said.

RTB’s spacious open configuration is COVID-friendly, with four-top tables spaced six feet apart and audiences limited to 32 people. As in the past, audience members may bring in their own food and drink; RTB’s concession stand will also be open, offering more food and drink options.

Attendees will be asked to wear masks except while eating and drinking at their tables. In addition, RTB’s cast and crew have been fully vaccinated. Complete COVID safety measures and protocols, which will follow federal, state, and local guidelines, are available on RTB’s website.

In proper theatrical form, RTB has come full circle in 15 months, explained Peter Authier, Ridgefield Theater Barn’s board president.

“The Evening of One-Acts has been an important part of the Ridgefield Theater Barn for many years. Unfortunately, in 2020 it was scheduled to open on March 13, just as the world was shutting down.

“We are thrilled that our first post-pandemic show is the one that was canceled because of the pandemic,” he added

Opening night will be dedicated to Amy Oestreicher, who died in April. A multitalented artist, performer, and writer, Oestreicher had been cast to perform in last year’s Evening of One-Acts.

An Evening of One-Acts will be presented without intermission June 11-July 10.

Curtain will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8; and two Sundays, June 20 and 27, at 5 pm.

The production will feature At The Water’s Edge by Carol Mark, directed by David Fritsch, and featuring Kristin Aug as Margie and Aaron Kaplan as Eddie; Wait For It by Mary Ethel Schmidt, directed by Duane Lanham, and featuring Jenn Hankla as Greta and Cooper Smithers as Greg; Slow Dating by Adam Szudrich, directed by Linda Seay, and featuring Stephanie Hepburn as Ester; One Night Stan by Adam Szudrich, directed by Nancy Ponturo, and featuring Carolyn Savoia as Rachel, Kimberly Marcus as Holly, and Kelly Kirby as Marie; and Foothold by Pat Lennon, directed by Brian DeToma, featuring Bill Warncke as Thomas and Bonnie Rose as Mary.

Tickets are $140 for a table of four seats, with a discounted rate of $120 for a senior table. Doors open one hour before curtain.

Ridgefield Theater Barn is at 37 Halpin Lane.

More information and reservations are available at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.