Focus/Mission
Jobsite produces a broad range of theater, focusing primarily on under-served audiences of 20 and 30-somethings but attracting audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Jobsite has modeled their company, their work and approach primarily off the work of two other companies - the San Francisco Mime Troupe and Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre. Jobsite typically produces at least one brand-new or unpublished work per season
The 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 and will continue to evolve 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 – be it experimental, new plays, contemporary works or the classics – Jobsite hopes to inspire their community to become not just consumers, but true citizens.
Jobsite was founded as an artist's company, and therefore the nine-member appointed board of directors is composed of artists of varying disciplines. The board ensures the overall health and direction of the organization and meets monthly to discuss business.
Jobsite works exclusively with local talent. They have assembled an ensemble that in their 2008–09 season was over 30 artists strong who assist Jobsite in all elements of theatrical production. Ensemble members are also afforded opportunities to produce second stage work in late night slots or at times the theater might normally be dark.
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