Stageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theatre company, onstage since 1983.
Our Mission
To create theatre that respects, ignites and celebrates the human spirit, and challenges the thresholds of intolerance.
OUR VISION
To instill empathy and foster understanding between communities through thoughtful discussion and engagement in the performing arts.
Honors & Awards
Stageworks Theatre has been recognized many times over the years as an outstanding venue. Directors, playwrights, actors, designers, and staff of the theater have all received awards. These recognitions have only motivated Stageworks to continue working towards its goal of delivering quality plays that matter to the Tampa Bay area.

Best Theatre Company
Stageworks Theatre 2014
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

Best Director
Karla Hartley 2014
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

Outstanding Lead Actress
Cassandra Small 2014
Theatre Tampa Bay

Best Theatre Artist
Karla Hartley 2013
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

Best Actor
Dennis Dugan 2013
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

Best Costume Designers
Mike and Kathy Buck 2013
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

Best Theatrical Survivor
Anna Brennen 2013
Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay

50/50 Applause Award
Dennis Duggan 2013
International Centre for Women Playwrights

Top-Rated Non-Profit
Stageworks Theatre 2013
Great Non-Profits