Our History
Our organization’s roots trace back to the Permian Playhouse, a community theatre founded in 1965 to serve Odessa, Texas. For decades, the Permian Playhouse was a cornerstone of local arts, presenting plays, musicals, concerts, and special events that helped shape the cultural landscape of the Permian Basin.
Much of the organization’s early direction and philosophy was established under the leadership of Enid Holm, the Permian Playhouse’s first Managing Director, who served from 1965 to 1977. Her vision and leadership laid the groundwork for a strong community-focused theatre model that continues to influence our work today. In 1980, Enid Holm went on to serve as Executive Director of Texas Nonprofit Theatres (now the Theatre Network of Texas) for 16 years, extending her impact on theatre across the state.
While the Permian Playhouse has since closed and no longer operates as a venue or organization, its legacy lives on through the mission and programs we carry forward today.
In October 2022, our organization officially changed its name with the Texas Secretary of State to better reflect a modern, mission-based focus in theatre and arts education. Today, we are a community-based theatre organization dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally diverse theatrical experiences and meaningful educational opportunities for children, teens, and adults, without being tied to a single physical building.
Each year, we produce live theatre and offer inclusive educational programming designed to serve the cultural, educational, and entertainment needs of our community. Our educational initiatives include Triple Threat Academy, serving kindergarten through fifth-grade students, and La Lumbre Collective, which provides expanding educational opportunities for sixth through twelfth graders. Both programs continue to show steady growth, reflecting increased community engagement, deeper artistic development, and a strong demand for accessible, high-quality theatre education.
Honoring the past while embracing the future, we remain committed to making theatre accessible, educational, and impactful for the Permian Basin.
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.