The Permian Playhouse & Basin Theatre Works History
The Permian Playhouse was founded in 1965 as a community theatre for Odessa, Texas. The current building and much of our foundation as an organization was set in motion by our first Managing Director, Enid Holm. Enid served as Managing Director for twelve years, from 1965 until 1977.
In 1980, Enid became the Executive Director for Texas Nonprofit Theatres for sixteen years, now the Theatre Network of Texas. The Permian Playhouse has had numerous plays, musicals, concerts, and events on stage since 1965. In October 2022, the Permian Playhouse officially changed its name with the Texas Secretary of State to better reflect its modern mission. Basin Theatre Works is one of the best community theatres and is dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, culturally diverse theatrical experiences and educational programs for children, adolescents, and adults.
Each year, Basin Theatre Works provides a schedule of live theatre produced to serve the cultural, educational, and entertainment needs of the community. Basin Theatre Works also welcomes and provides an educational opportunity for all volunteers interested in the theatre arts to participate in the many community theatre activities.
Theatre School is Basin Theatre Works' education program for K-5th graders and has seen growth each year since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kaleidoscope Company is Basin Theatre Works' adolescent education program for 6th – 12th graders and has seen growth since the COVID-19 pandemic.
MISSION
Basin Theatre Works is dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, culturally diverse theatrical experiences and education programs to inspire the souls of artists and audiences alike. The purpose of the organization shall be:
Staff
Tiffany Joyce
tiffany.joyce@basintheatreworks.org
Tiffany was born and raised in Odessa, Texas, and has always had a passion for Musical Theatre. What began as supporting her daughters interest in Theatre School quickly grew into a deep love for community theatre. She officially joined Basin Theatre Works in July of 2022 and now serves as the organizations Managing Director. Tiffany is dedicated to helping BTW grow and thrive, creating opportunities for young performers and strengthening the arts in her hometown. She and her husband, JJ, are proud parents to three wonderful children, Hope, Ashtyn and Olivia.
Scott Windham
scott.windham@basintheatreworks.org
Scott, a native Odessan, is a passionate theatre educator, director, and performer with over 25 years of experience in both professional and educational theatre. He has performed in and directed productions across the nation, always driven by a belief in theatre’s power to impact lives across generations. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Literature, with minors in Vocal Performance and French, from Liberty University. He leads the theatre program at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas, and serves as the Artistic Director of Basin Theatre Works. His work is guided by the 3 E’s: Education, Engagement, and Excellence. His proudest roles, however, are husband to Nikki and father to Lily, Annie, and Sammy.