Our History
Established in 1992, Limelight Theatre is the only year-round community theatre located in St. Augustine, Florida. In addition to presenting eight mainstage productions each season, Limelight offers year-round theatre education for ages 4 to adult and special events produced by the St. Augustine Film Festival and The Amp.
Co-founded by Anne Kraft and Jean Rahner, the Limelight Theatre staged its first production on August 28, 1992, in the Monson Bayfront Inn. It provided entertainment at this location for almost two years. In 1994, Limelight achieved non-profit status as a 501(c)3 organization and continued to offer productions for a number of years at a wide variety of local venues, including a small rented building on U.S. 1.
In 2001, through a generous grant from the Joukowsky Family Foundation, the Limelight purchased a 10,000 square-foot building at 11 Old Mission Avenue in uptown St. Augustine, and converted it to a theatre, thus moving into its first permanent home.
Beth Lambert led the organization as Executive Director for many seasons and was a talented actress and director. She was beloved in St. Augustine and helped shape Limelight into a pillar of the community.
Sherrie Provence took over as Executive Director in 2022 and led the organization through renovations and new leadership, bringing Limelight into a new chapter of professional theatre.
Who We Are
Sherrie Provence
Executive Director
Missy Schmotzer
Director of Education
Mary Claire Branton
Development and Marketing Director
Chad Boyd
Box Office / House Manager
Board of Directors
Jen Hayes
President
Pam Lassen
Vice President
David Buchman
Secretary
Malinda Everson
Treasurer
Directors at Large
Sherrie Provence
Catherine Hartnett
Jennifer Hayes
Lorna MacDonald
Malinda Everson
Pam Lassen
Heather Vreeland
David Buchman
Robert O’Leary
Advisory Committee
Beth Butler
Jim Conzemius
Julie McGuire
Jean Rahner
Karen Selig
Shirley Thompson
Christine Chapman
Jane Mathis
Paul McGuire
Karen Taylor
