Cygnet Theatre Opened Production of Play JOB
The psychological drama runs at the Dottie Studio Theater through November 1, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Employment
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Cygnet Theatre has launched its production of the play JOB in San Diego. The performance runs at the Dottie Studio Theater at The Joan.
Why it matters
The production offers an exploration of characters experiencing psychological stress. It provides local audiences with a limited-run theatrical experience.
The production features two characters and maintains an 80-minute duration. The story is set against a backdrop of the Bay Area in 2020.
The players
Hannah Meade
She is the director responsible for guiding the creative vision of the production.
Caroline Gottlieb
She is one of the two lead actors appearing in the play.
Jacob Bruce
He is one of the two lead actors performing in this production.
The details
Directed by Hannah Meade, the show is performed in the round to immerse the audience. The production utilizes sound effects and specialized lighting to emphasize character psychological breaks throughout the performance.
Timeline
The play is set during January 2020.
The production opened on October 10, 2026.
Performances continue through November 1, 2026.
Macro View
The production mirrors narratives emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic-era workforce shifts of 2020. This story follows the trend of contemporary theater examining the psychological impacts of that specific economic period.
Residents can attend the performance at the Dottie Studio Theater through the end of the run. Tickets and scheduling are managed directly through the venue.
The takeaway
This production utilizes a minimalist two-person cast to examine intense psychological themes within an 80-minute window. Attendees should prepare for an immersive experience performed in the round.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Diego Union-Tribune.
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