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Performing ArtsFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Stageworks Theatre is a Tampa-based performing arts organization that presents mainstage productions and runs programs for at-risk youth, while supporting local artists. Led by Producing Artistic Director Karla Hartley, the company emphasizes high-quality professional theatre and community engagement, rooted in a mission to celebrate the human spirit and challenge intolerance. Founded in 1983, the organization has established a permanent home in Tampa’s Channel District, after years of use of temporary venues, and operates within the broader performing arts sector as a member of national and regional theater networks. Instituteally positioned as a longest-running professional theatre in the region, Stageworks collaborates with local artists and participates in industry groups to foster new work and arts education. Its audience comprises theatergoers seeking critically acclaimed productions, as well as community members and at-risk youth who benefit from arts programs. Recent developments include notable leadership appointments and the launch of new productions, reflecting ongoing programming and community impact in the Tampa Bay area.