About The Theatre

Located in downtown St. Petersburg overlooking Williams Park, the new home of the American Stage Theatre Company – Raymond James Theatre – opened for performances in June 2009. The $4 million state-of-the-art facility, which was built in conjunction with St. Petersburg College, will host a variety of performing arts productions with the goal of providing the best live theater experience in Tampa Bay.

About the Partnership

Raymond James has long supported American Stage through ongoing sponsorship. With this new commitment, the firm continued its support through a major capital gift that has helped bring the theatre company’s new home to fruition.

In naming the Raymond James Theatre, the firm is proud to display its dedication to the arts in St. Petersburg and beyond, as well as its commitment to giving back to the community that has supported its growth. In addition, the company hopes its actions will help encourage others - corporations and individuals – to support not only live theatre, but all forms of artistic expression.

About Raymond James

Raymond James Financial (NYSE-RJF) is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies. Its three principal wholly owned broker/dealers, Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd. have more than 5,000 financial advisors who provide individual solutions designed to fit investors' unique financial needs.

A significant aspect of Raymond James culture, as outlined in the firm’s mission statement, is “giving back to the communities in which we live and work.” In addition to a focus on causes that support education and social services, a deep appreciation for the arts permeates Raymond James’ culture. In fact, the Raymond James corporate headquarters is home to the Tom and Mary James/Raymond James Financial Art Collection, one of Florida’s largest private art collections. The firm is also a major supporter of The Florida Orchestra and several annual art shows and is committed to ensuring that creative expression remains a central part of the Tampa Bay landscape.

About American Stage

American Stage works to create the most satisfying live theater experience in Tampa Bay and to make theatre accessible to all members of the community. The organization’s vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from the past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time.

American Stage presents six full-length professional productions each year, as well as its annual American Stage in the Park production. In addition, the theatre also presents educational programming including school tours, classes and summer camps for children and students of the arts.

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