Ghost Brothers of Darkland County

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County
Book by Stephen King
Music & lyrics by John Mellencamp
Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2025
Shimberg Playhouse, Straz Center
ASL Interpreter
The Oct. 25 performance will feature an ASL Interpreter.
Season Passes
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Rush & Group Tickets
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Advisories
Jobsite Theater does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact us by email or phone at 813.476.7378.
Single Ticket Pricing
Single ticket prices listed ($29.50) are base-line prices. Prices for individual performances will increase based on demand.
What It's About
Jobsite’s Halloween streak remains undefeated! A blues-inflected country score by legend John Mellencamp and a claustrophobic, refractured parable from the master of thrills and chills Stephen King combine to create the spooky, cautionary tale of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.
A shadowy figure known only as The Troubadour introduces the audience to an eerie cabin in the woods where a young couple come across its caretaker. He reveals to them an almost Biblically violent story that took place in that very house, about a set of brothers who are in love with the same woman and the ensuing rivalry that sparks between them. The young couple hearing this tale realize that this cabin’s past is certainly like their present. When the young man’s brother shows up to stake a claim for the woman he loves, will they repeat the sins of the past — especially if it means staying alive?
One of the world’s most popular authors and one of America’s most honored musicians have created a riveting Southern gothic musical fraught with mystery, tragedy, and phantoms of the past, along with a roots and blues-tinged score that is sure to leave audiences asking for more.
Jobsite is proud to offer the Florida premiere of this retooled work using new orchestrations approved by the creators — just in time for Spooky Season!
Critic Reviews
There are dozens of us! DOZENS! Heyyyyyy Uncle Father Oscar. Well excuse me, Judge Reinhold! It’s Sunday, but screw it — juice box time. I’ve always been deeply passionate about nature. Perhaps you remember Neuterfest? I’ll never forget your wedding. Well excuse me, Judge Reinhold! It’s Sunday, but screw it — juice box time. I’ve always been deeply passionate about nature. Perhaps you remember Neuterfest? I’ll never forget your wedding. – BroadwayWorld
There are dozens of us! DOZENS! – BroadwayWorld
DOZENS! – BroadwayWorld

Cast & Crew
- David Jenkins – Director
- Jeremy Douglass – Music Director
- Chris Giuffré – Technical Director
- Alexander Jones – Choreographer
- Nicole Jeannine Smith – Stage Manager
Cast
- William Alejandro Barba – Andy
- Noa Friedman – Jenna
- Dylan Hanneson – Jack
- Jonathan Harrison – Troubadour
- Cameron Kubly – Frank
- Spencer Meyers – Caretaker
- Blake Smallen – Drake
- Kayla Witoshynsky – Anna
Band
- Joe Grady – Bass
- Andi Tafelski – Drums
- Mark Warren – Guitar
- Jeremy Douglass – Keys
Crew
- Jo Averill-Snell – Lighting Designer
- Joy Cadman – Assistant Light Designer & Master Electrician
- Logan Franke – Special Effects Artist
- Chris Giuffré – Scenic Designer
- Skylar Jay – Scenic Artist
- Eric Leas – Scenic Associate
- Katrina Stevenson – Costume Designer
Production
- David Jenkins – Producing Artistic Director
- Greg Newcomb – Key Art
- Shawn Paonessa – Online Producer
- Jena Rashid – Producing Associate
- Nicole Jeannine Smith – Producing Associate
Patron Reviews
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