We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!

By Dario Fo
Directed by David M. Jenkins
June 1 - 18, 2006
Thu. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm
Single tickets: $16.50 - $21.50
Shimberg Playhouse, TBPAC
The Southeastern US Premiere!

Opening Night Reception

Jobsite is hosting an opening night reception, Thursday June 1 at the Shimberg Playhouse. The event will begin around 6:30 and will include drinks, music and more, including a kickoff of our food drive with Metropolitan Ministries (see below.)

Commedia Dell'arte Master Class

Jobsite Theater will hold a commedia dell'arte master class for grade 10 to adult led by David M. Jenkins, Jobsite Artistic Director and director of We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay! David has studied with the San Francisco Mime Troupe and the clown troupe Gams on the Lam. This master class emphasizes the basics of commedia dell'arte in regard to the stock character types, their physicality/movement, the fundamentals of status and basic character interaction. Participants should dress in comfortable clothing and be ready to move. For more information, click here or call 813.222.1002.

Talkback

The Sunday, June 11 performance will feature a Questions & Answers Talkback with the Director and Cast following the 4 pm performance.

Jobsite Teams Up With Metropolitan Ministries

Jobsite is partnering with fellow local not-for-profit organization Metropolitan Ministries for a food drive during their production of We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!

During all performances of We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay! Jobsite will host a collection barrel in front of the theater for one hour preceding every performance and will accept donations for non-perishable food items.

Metropolitan Ministries provides food (among many other vital services) to over ten thousand homeless and hungry Bay area residents each year. Jobsite recognizes that a lot of attention is given to charities such as Metropolitan Ministries during the holiday season and wishes to help contribute in stocking their food pantry during the middle of the year, when items can begin to get low.

"The characters in We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay! suffer from hunger - not just for food but for dignity, justice and opportunity" said Jobsite Artistic Director David Jenkins. "It's important for us to work with other community organizations to help make this a better place for everyone."

In the past Jobsite has developed programs to help benefit Hillsborough Association of Retarded Citizens and Tampa Fire Rescue.