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). Co-founder David M. Jenkins serves as Producing Artistic Director.
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, 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 arts patrons but attracting audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Jobsite has modeled their company, their work and approach on company's like Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre
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.