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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 18, 2026Hillsborough

Jobsite Theater debuts musical adaptation of Penelope at Shimberg Playhouse

Jobsite Theater is set to premiere the one-woman musical 'Penelope,' an adaptation of the Odyssey, with preview performances beginning August 19 and an official opening on August 21. The production, starring Colleen Cherry, offers a modern retelling of the story of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, as she manages the kingdom of Ithaca.

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Why It Matters

The production provides a local cultural event at the Straz Center's Shimberg Playhouse in Tampa, with tickets currently available for purchase.

Key Facts

  • The musical 'Penelope' debuts with preview performances on August 19 and 20.
  • The official opening night for the production is August 21.
  • The show is performed at the Shimberg Playhouse within the Straz Center in Tampa.
  • The production features a one-woman performance by Colleen Cherry accompanied by a five-piece chamber orchestra.
  • The musical is an adaptation of the Odyssey, focusing on the perspective of Penelope.
  • The production is part of the Jobsite Theater 2025-26 season.

Who's Mentioned

locationShimberg Playhouse“Venue for the performances.”personColleen Cherry“Lead actress in the production of Penelope.”personKatherine Yacko“Director of the production.”personDavid Jenkins“Artistic director of Jobsite Theater.”personAlex Bechtel“Writer of the musical Penelope.”organizationJobsite Theater“The theater company producing the musical.”personJeremy Douglass“Musical director for the production.”locationStraz Center“Location of the Shimberg Playhouse in Tampa.”