Dearest Friends of Jobsite

Artistic Director
David Jenkins

Now over a decade old, Jobsite Theater has proven that we are an unrelenting regional force. We have an undeniably strong track record at the box office and with critics. Our programs are even beginning to garner national attention, such as our recent production of Pericles, featured in Shakespeare Bulletin, And Baby Makes Seven, which got a visit from Curve Magazine, and What the Butler Saw, which was reviewed by the Wall Street Journal.

"...little by little, Jobsite Theater has been turning into the most consistent, most dependable company in the Bay area." –Creative Loafing, 1/21/09

We’re still pushing towards our goals that will give us permanency in Tampa Bay. We’re continuing to look for ways to ensure financial stability and to get all of our core staff on salary and our artists the living wage they deserve. We need the support of our entire community – individuals and businesses – in order to get there.

Every penny made from ticket sales goes to pay for often expensive royalties on the plays we work hard to bring you, rising costs for production materials, advertising to increase our audience attendance and stipends to pay our artists a fraction of what they are actually worth. We do this while offering tickets below the regional average, because we’re dedicated to keeping theater affordable for everyone.

We know the economy is tough right now (believe me, we know.) We also know how easy it is to get discouraged when civic leaders predictably include the arts in their first rounds of budget cuts, despite the evidence that the arts help cities improve and grow.

While our leaders may not always support the arts, one thing is clear: you do. The numbers prove it. Show after show, year after year, Bay area residents increasingly choose to support an emerging arts community. Jobsite relies exclusively on the support of you: our friends, our patrons and our sponsors.

If we could get the average number of attendees who visit Jobsite during the run of a show to donate at least $10 each, we could easily raise $10,000 or more. That $10,000 could be immediately applied to helping cover our rising costs, act as a security in case of hard times and be applied to supplement what we pay our artists from ticket sales.

You already attend our shows and spread the word for us. We can’t thank you enough for that. You’ve been instrumental in making us who we are. We’re hoping that you can help us become what we can be by becoming a part of our annual campaign and – if you are not already – becoming a season ticket holder.

If you’d like to make a donation of any amount, we’d love to hear from you. There is truly no such thing as a small gift. We need every bit of support we can get in these critical times. If you’re interested in other options not listed, we can work with you. Feel free to call me at 813.476.7673 or . Don’t forget, The Jobsite Theater is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization and all donations made to Jobsite are fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

In addition to cash donations, Jobsite seeks sponsorships from area businesses as well as in-kind trade. We have season sponsors in Creative Loafing, Bright House Networks, The Gobioff Foundation, SticksofFire.com and Discount Printing and Graphics and have also had relationships with generous businesses like Steven P. Widoff Photography, Sherry’s Yesterdaze, Bay Stage Lighting, Pritchard Photography and Atlantic.net.

We hope you can join us as part of our ever-growing family.

Yours very truly,

David M. Jenkins
Artistic Director/Chair
The Jobsite Theater

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