Located in historic midtown Mobile, Alabama, JJP performed its first show in 1947 and has not ceased since. JJP will continue its mission by offering educational arts opportunities on stage and off thereby continuing to improve the arts experience in Mobile, in Southwest Alabama, and along the Gulf Coast. The JJP currently perform four to five performances per year. Snapshot of JJP since its Incep
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• Date of formation: January 1, 1947.
• Location: 11 South Carlen Street, Mobile, AL 36606.
• Operating since 1947 and incorporated in 1950. JJP moved into the current location in 1961 and the building was renovated to its current state in 1967. Success Factors
• Alabama’s oldest continually-operational community theater.
• Produce shows that appeal to large audiences to fill the 305-seat-capacity theater.
• Currently run by a board of directors with over 100 years of cumulative involvement at JJP.
• Part of the historic district of midtown Mobile.
• Draw volunteers and patrons from all over Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
• Several JJP veteran volunteers including actors have gone on to be successful in fields of performing arts in New York and around the country.
• Use a sophisticated online ticketing system and utilize technology as the leader among community theaters. Joe Jefferson Players Inc, is Alabama's Oldest continually operating Community Theater and we depend on your support.
