Our Programs

PLAYMAKERS‘ INTENSIVE

Founded in 2011 by Ike Schambelan where artists (writers, directors, and actors) can create new work. The original idea for this workshop was a 24-hour bootcamp where each group met for the 1st time one day and they presented the play the next day. However, it transitioned to a week-long intensive so artists can refine their work. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the PLAYMAKERS’ INTENSIVE was done online, and it became the VIRTUAL PLAYMAKERS’ INTENSIVE! This process was an adjustment, and the writers were required to write each play for the Zoom platform. It was a great success and added the benefit of working with many actors virtually who may not be in the same time zone.

PLAYMAKERS’ REDUX

Founded in 2018, TBTB picks and commissions a handful of plays from the PLAYMAKERS’ INTENSIVES and allows the artists to make the plays longer, providing an opportunity to polish their work. During the third PLAYMAKERS’ REDUX, some of the plays from the virtual intensive were produced for the stage!

SHORT PLAYS FESTIVAL

Founded in 2011, this festival fostered the collaboration of TBTB with known writers and actors in a full-production run. Also, this festival may feature plays from TBTB’s PLAYMAKERS’ INTENSIVES and PLAYMAKERS’ REDUXES. We are hopeful to do this festival in our 2025/26 season!