A blog on Jobsite Theater as written by David M. Jenkins, producing artistic director.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

A few mouse clicks could win us $1,000!!!

Please follow this link over to Givezooks page for Jobsite Theater and then click the Vote button for us.  It's that easy.

As of last week, Jobsite was in the lead for the "I Give a Zook" contest, which could bag us $1,000.

Won't you please, please, please take a second and vote for us?? 

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Some thoughts on Rabbit Hole

I truly hope to see all of you next weekend for the opening of Rabbit Hole. I had the opportunity to see a rehearsal last Thursday, and I can assure you that this is going to be a night of theater you won't want to miss.

The 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Drama-winning script is a work of art on it's own. Add to that the more than capable direction of Paul Potenza and a powerhouse cast of Jobsite regulars, old friends and newcomers and you've got a truly remarkable experience.

There is so much warmth, so much subtlety in this play. The characters are honest as they come, and instantly recognizable. I am most amazed at how playwright, director and cast have avoided sentimentality, manipulating the audience's emotions and melodrama to create something that everyone can relate to despite your age or family standing.

It's also important to note that Rabbit Hole picks up eight months after the inciting incident, the death of the Corbett's son, and is more about that family - particularly Howie and Becca - as they attempt to sort out how things are supposed to be as they move on after the initial shock and grief of their loss.

As someone who has recently been dealing with a death very close to me, I assure you that this play is not the major heavy 'downer' that it might appear to be on the surface.

Jobsite has taken great pride this season in bringing you plays that on the surface might seem severe or uncomfortable - from Blackbird's examination of an illicit relationship to a play defending the Devil himself to a piece about an Irish terrorist who goes on a killing spree after learning of the death of his cat. Rabbit Hole is a similarly fearless choice for us in that we knew that on the surface some might be turned off by what they think this play is about.

Just as so many came to us after Inishmore remarking at how funny it was despite the subject matter, we anticipate similar reactions after Rabbit Hole. We just need you to give us the chance.

First and foremost, Rabbit Hole is a great piece of theater and we hope you take the time to spend with us. You won't regret it.

Hope to see you all soon.

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

2009-10 Jobsite Theater season tickets on sale now!

All the groovy details right over here at Jobsitetheater.org!

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Jobsite gets crazy busy in June!

Check all these events out, it's our busiest month of 2009!

Rabbit Hole
June 4-21
Thu-Sat 8p, Sun 4p
The 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner and recipient of five Tony nominations. A warm, witty drama about a family coming together in a time of great tragedy.
Tix are $24.50, $10 for students/seniors/military with ID and cash at the window as of 90 minutes to curtain.

LOL: An Evening with Tony Gaud
A Job-side Project
June 12-13, 19-20
Fri-Sat 11p
If you missed "ranney" rock the mic earlier this year, you probably feel foolish about it. Don't make the same mistake twice as "ranney" is back, this time presenting one of his Unusual Suspects for a brand-new night of stand-up!
$5 at the door night of, FREE to Jobsite Theater season ticket holders.

Short Comings II: Attack of the Directors
A Job-side Project
June 13-15
Sat 3p, Sun-Mon 7p
This time Ami Sallee Corley coordinates an evening of short pieces of theatrical tastiness, including new work, by up-and-comers and old friends.
$5 at the door night of, FREE to Jobsite Theater season ticket holders.

Nerve
by Adam Szymkowicz
A Job-side staged reading under the direction of Lori Shannon
POSTPONED!
A dark comedy about falling into a relationship on the first date. Two people meet in a bar one night and all their personality flaws are revealed - along with a puppet, some modern dance and a desperation that may or may not be love.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

First look: Rabbit Hole

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Meg Heimstead (Becca) and Katrina Stevenson (Izzy) in a publicity photo from Jobsite Theater's production of Rabbit Hole. Photo courtesy Brian Smallheer.


The remainder of these are Chris Rutherford (Howie) and Meg Heimstead (Becca) in a publicity photo from Jobsite Theater's production of Rabbit Hole. Photo courtesy Brian Smallheer.

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