Joe Jefferson Players

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In 1947 a small group of Mobilians, intent on restoring the city’s waning theatre activity after the depression and war years, initiated the Joe Jefferson Players. Successful in their efforts, the Players were in possession of their own permanent playhouse by 1949 and by 1961 membership totaled over 1000. By 1967 the membership limit was raised to 2000, and continued popularity demanded the expansion of an already once-rebuilt playhouse in the same year. In August of 1987 the theater became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization classified as public charity under section 509(a)(2). And with 74 ( soon to be 75!) seasons of theatrical productions, this 305-seat venue has excelled to become the oldest continually-running community theater in the state of Alabama.In 1947 a small group of Mobilians, intent on restoring the city’s waning theatre activity after the depression and war years, initiated the Joe Jefferson Players. Successful in their efforts, the Players were in possession of their own permanent playhouse by 1949 and by 1961 membership totaled over 1000. By 1967 the membership limit was raised to 2000, and continued popularity demanded the expansion of an already once-rebuilt playhouse in the same year. In August of 1987 the theater became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization classified as public charity under section 509(a)(2). And with 74 ( soon to be 75!) seasons of theatrical productions, this 305-seat venue has excelled to become the oldest continually-running community theater in the state of Alabama.

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Phone: (251) 476-2809

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Carlen

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Joe Jefferson Playhouse

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http://www.joejeffersonplayers.com

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Phone: (251) 471-1534

Address: 11 S Carlen St, Mobile, AL 36606

Website: http://www.joejeffersonplayers.com