About
Our History
Established in 1992, Limelight Theatre is the only year-round community theatre located in St. Augustine, Florida. 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 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 125-seat theater, thus moving into its first permanent home. The building needed significant improvements, and in 2006, the Limelight applied for and received a Cultural Facilities Grant of $398,000 from the State of Florida. The money was used for capital improvements including a new roof, new air-conditioning, heating, sound and lighting systems, lobby and restroom renovations, and a black box space that seats 75-90, called the Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre.
In addition to offering eight mainstage productions each season, Limelight offers year-round theatre education for ages 4 to adult.
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
Jack Lassen
Treasurer
Directors at Large
Catherine Hartnett
Jennifer Hayes
Lorna MacDonald
Daniel Pasky
Jack Lassen
Malinda Everson
Pam Lassen
David Buchman
Robert O’Leary
Advisory Committee
Jim Conzemius
Julie McGuire
Jean Rahner
Karen Selig
Shirley Thompson
Christine Chapman
Jane Mathis
Paul McGuire
Wes Scovanner
Karen Taylor
