Community theatre a pillar of St. Augustine’s culture

The Recorder

02/24/2025

On a bright February afternoon, a seemingly simple building bearing Spanish accents appears to sit quietly along a narrow street in the oldest town in America. But the stillness is deceptive. This is a place of great drama, mysterious doings, soaring vocals and lots of laughter. And at any given time, it is abuzz with activity. This is the Limelight Theatre, the only community theatre organization in St. Johns County that owns its own building. In its 33 seasons, it has weathered hurricanes, a pandemic and challenging budget cuts to enrich the culture, educate future thespians and offer the public high-quality live performances.