Witness was created and is being led by Artistic Director Michael Bontatibus, a former creative executive at Playground.
“What is so exciting about Michael’s work at Witness is that through a brilliant combination of imagination and ingenuity he created fully immersive experiences with boththat attracted audiences in their droves,” said Colin Callender, Chairman and CEO of Playground. “The success of both productions is proof positive that people are hungry for experiential storytelling that is bold, innovative and entertaining.
A New York and London based television, film and theatre production company, Playground was founded in 2012 and has produced over 75 hours of primetime television drama, including , a limited series for Starz; and Kenneth Lonergan’s adaptation of E.M. Forster’s