Full Length Plays

"Punk Grandpa" is like a modern-day Auntie Mame, with genders reversed. It’s all about being yourself, not worrying about what others think

Saturday, September 2 · 12 - 1pm EDT

Stageworks Theatre

The Ropes is a new comedy play about working in retail. We all had the learn the ropes of a new job, right?

Saturday, September 2 · 12 - 2pm EDT

HCC Mainstage Theater

A story of the aftermath of an LGBTQ+ situationship; a raw exploration of human connection, the space adjacent to love, & nonlinear healing.

Saturday, September 2 · 12pm EDT

HCC Performing Arts Ybor City

Searching for Abuelo is a one-woman show framed in the style of Bomba. Bomba is the oldest musical and dance genre in Puerto Rico.

Saturday, September 2 · 6 - 7:30pm EDT

Stageworks Theatre

A coming-of-age story of a single, Black female in the Navy. During it all, she falls in love.

Saturday, September 2 · 6 - 8pm EDT

HCC Theater

This play will make you laugh, cry and praise. The never seen play Not Guilty written and directed by Dray Vaughn.

Saturday, September 2 · 6 - 8pm EDT

2112 N 15th St

A group of strangers are stuck together for weeks in an Airbnb due to a reservation mishap. Tempers get hot and patience runs thin, but ultimately they are simply trying to make it.

Friday, September 1 · 7:30pm EDT

Straz Center - Jaeb Theater

David M. Jenkins is a co-founder of Jobsite Theater and the Producing Artistic Director of Jobsite. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication (Performance Studies) from the University of South Florida, an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Florida, and a B.A. in Theater Performance, also from USF.

SATURDAY, SEPT 2ND

8:30AM-10:00AM

This workshop will focus on creating realism based improvised scenes, where humor comes from the relationship of the character.

SATURDAY, SEPT 2ND 

10:30AM TO 12:00PM

In this workshop, Harry will spend time coaching you through your scenes as he touches on character development and your movement for stage and film. Learn how to bring real-life details into your scene work and how to stay in the moment organically without breaking character.

SATURDAY, SEPT 2ND

3:00PM-7:00PM

Each year talented actors compete against one another to see who will walk away with the coveted TBTF Crystal Award. This year, participants will perform their monologues before a live audience. Come and attend this wonderful event! Saturday Sept 2nd 

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm 

The Tampa Bay Theatre Festival and R.I.S.E. Presents: The Grand Central at Kennedy AfterParty Hosted by Lance Felton Poetry Comedy Singers and more… Come out to relax, socialize, and have drinks after experiencing the TBTF! Saturday Sept 2nd 

Time: 9:00pm - 11:30pm 

The stage is set for a night of suspense, laughter, and tears. Come see the best of the best in short plays at this year's theatre festival!

Sunday Sept 3rd 

Time: 10:00am

The TBTF will end the weekend with the Awards Party. There will be a live DJ, Live entertainment, and amazing food presented by Maestro’s Restaurant at the Straz Center. All of the winners will be announced and given their awards at the party. 

Sunday Sept 3rd 

Time: 7:00pm-10:30pm