Owen Robertson

Previews: CROSS & THE SABER at LAB Theatre Project
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 1, 2026

Lab Theater Project premieres The Cross & The Saber tomorrow, launching a tense and thought‑provoking world‑future drama that follows ordinary citizens caught in the tightening grip of rising nationalism, shifting faith structures, and expanding government control. Playwright Wendy Graf’s long‑developed story imagines an America on the brink, where questions of identity, conscience, and power collide. Under Owen Robertson’s direction, the production moves with urgency and sharp clarity, blending dark humor with unsettling realism as it pushes audiences to consider the choices that shape a country’s future.

THE CROSS & THE SABER World Premiere to Open at LAB Theater Project
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Playwright Wendy Graf's THE CROSS & THE SABER, a darkly comic look at a near-future America, will have its world premiere at LAB Theater Project in Tampa, timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.

LAB Theater Project to Debut X≠X in Tampa This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of X≠X, a new play by Steven Patrick, running April 16 through May 3 in Tampa, Florida. Directed by Anne Griswold, the production explores themes of memory, identity, and choice.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Doug DeVita's GODDESS OF THE HUNT is Coming to Lab Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Goddess of the Hunt by Doug DeVita, directed By Owen Robertson, will run at Lab Theater Project Inc. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Previews: LAB LAUGHS 25 at LAB Theatre Project
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 10, 2025

Owen Robertson, Executive Producer says, '... Coming to our event, supporting LAB is saying that you believe that Tampa can be a place for new works to be nurtured and grown, that new artists are welcome in our community and be given a safe place to explore their work and step into the spotlight as professional theater artists.”

Craig Houk's New Play COOLER Opens At LAB Theater Project May 15
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

LAB Theater project will present the world premiere of Craig Houk's intriguing comedy Cooler.  Set in the gray zone between friendship and rivalry, Cooler is a darkly funny and gripping discourse about aging, ambition, and the roles we play when we think no one is watching.

LAB Theater Project Will Premiere GREEN CHEESE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Mashing questions of old-fashioned honor with modern power relationships and dollops of raspberry mousse cake, Green Cheese lays bare how even a casual game night with friends can veer off into a ruthless free-for-all if the stakes are high enough.

CRAZY QUILTS Closes This Weekend At LAB Theater Project
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2024

CRAZY QUILTS is set to close this weekend at LAB Theater Project in Tampa. This dark comedy by Karen Fix Curry plays with the notion that things are not always what they seem.

LAB Theater Project To Present CRAZY QUILTS In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

LAB Theater Project has announced the premiere of CRAZY QUILTS, a new play exploring themes of family and identity.

Lab Theater Project's Annual Comedic Shorts Festival Opens This Thursday
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

 LAB Theater Project will present its annual comedic shorts festival, LAB Laughs, with 7 original, never performed plays, running July 11 - 21.

World Premiere Of Gwendolyn Rice's Play FLY AWAY HOME Announced At LAB Theater Project
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2024

Get ready for the world premiere of FLY AWAY HOME, a new play by Gwendolyn Rice, opening this Thursday at LAB Theater Project.

FLY AWAY HOME Comes to LAB Theater Project in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

LAB Theater Project will present Fly Away Home, a new play by Gwendolyn Rice.  Set in 1914, this intriguing play dramatizes a real incident in what has been called the worst day of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s life.

LAB Theater Project Opens SYD This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22. 

LAB Theater Project Opens New Drama SYD in Ybor City
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

LAB Theater Project will present the first play of the 2024 season, SYD, by Craig Houk, opening on February 22.  Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Tampa Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Tampa Awards; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, LA GRINGA, American Stage Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards December 5th Standings; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; LA GRINGA Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Tampa Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!