Jobsite Theater

Jobsite Theater is an American professional theater company incorporated in 1999 and located in Tampa, Florida, United States. They are the resident theater company of the Straz Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center).[1] Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.[2]

History

Founded by David M. Jenkins, Michael Caban, Alan Fessenden, John Lott, and Jason Vaughan Evans using the 54-seat Silver Meteor Gallery in Ybor City as their first home,[3] the company moved into the Off Center Theater (now the Shimberg Playhouse) as resident theater company in 2003.

Focus

Jobsite produces a broad range of theater, focusing on younger and non-traditional theater attendees but attracting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to downtown Tampa. Jobsite has modeled their company, the material they produce, and their approach to theater production on companies like Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre and the Berliner Ensemble.

Jobsite Theater is dedicated to the creation of socially and politically relevant theater and the pursuit of performing it to the broadest possible audience. Jobsite has established a collective of like-minded artists, creating a supportive environment where artists of all disciplines may experiment, hone, and apply their skills in a professional laboratory environment. Through all forms of theater and a growing education outreach program they are attempting to inspire the community to act as true citizens, not just consumers.

References
  1. Meacham, Andrew (August 14, 2018). "Jobsite brings back 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' while celebrating 20 years". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  2. Bostock-Kelley, Deborah (June 17, 2020). "BWW Previews: ON JUNETEENTH, FREE READING OF POLAR BEARS, BLACK BOYS, & PRAIRIE FRINGED ORCHIDS BY Stageworks Theatre, Jobsite Theater, And Rory Lawrence Productions". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. Salustri, Cathy (August 22, 2018). "Michael Murphy incubates Tampa artists and actors at Ybor's Silver Meteor Gallery". Creative Loafing. Retrieved January 1, 2021.

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