In addition to producing award-winning plays, The Robey Theatre Company offers developmental programs for actors and playwrights. For three sessions each year, the organization presents its Playwrights Lab (PWL) and Advanced Scene Study Workshop (ASSW) in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Other programs include an Amazon Publishing division and a Commissioned Plays Project that selects promising playwrights to participate in a program to bring their script ideas from the page to the stage. And, biannually, the organization presents its Paul Robeson Theatre Festival, which presents new works by program participants presented.

Internships are offered year-round and summer in theatre careers, including design, stage management, and production for young adults, allowing for mentorship and exploration in a paid work-based learning opportunity.

The Robey Theatre Company serves as a training ground for some of the nation’s most recognized actors and has been credited with launching numerous extraordinary industry-related careers. These artists continue to support the organization and serve as advisors, donors, and mentors.

In 2018 by Board Resolution, The Robey Theatre Company began the critical work of developing its “2017 to 2022 Strategic Plan.” During this time, the organization’s vision holders revisited its mission and purpose and established goals and objectives to guide its mission-aligned work. Three overall goals were established: 1) build capacity and strengthen organizational infrastructure; 2) expand the organization’s reach through brand development, community collaboration, and arts programming; 3) establish a new home for The Robey Theatre Company in South Los Angeles. The plan is currently being updated to cover 2022 to 2025.