Each year a handful of plays are selected from the Core Writers for development in The Ruth Easton Series. With funding from the Ruth Easton Lab, the plays receive a director, a designer who works with the playwright on one design element of his or her work, rehearsal time, and, if the playwright chooses, a two public readings of the play which are free for everyone.
A small number of plays are chosen each year from the Core Writers for development in The Ruth Easton Series. With funding from the Ruth Easton Lab, these plays receive a director, a designer collaborating with the playwright on one element, rehearsal time, and optional public readings of the play, free to attend.