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The Limelight Theatre is one of North Florida's top cultural organizations, bringing live comedy, tragedy and musical theatre to diverse audiences in the nation's oldest city.  

We also cater to the artists of tomorrow, providing educational workshops and performance camps for kids from ages 7-17.

History

Established in 1992

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, the Theatre 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 US 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, converted it to a 125 seat theater and moved 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 Theatre.

Meet the Manager: Beth L.

A graduate of Auburn University in Theatre and Mass Communication, Beth began her career in Jacksonville with Backstreet Video Magazine. After moving to Atlanta, she became the producer and host of Oglethorpe Power's internal video news magazine winning an Addy Award for writing. Continuing her career, Beth acted in and directed productions throughout Alabama, Georgia and Florida. After moving to Atlantic Beach, Beth worked at Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, Players By the Sea, and Theatre Jacksonville, giving her the opportunity to become the founding director of Acting Up Children's Theatre, teaching and directing over 500 students. After pursuing a teaching certificate at Jacksonville University, she became an adjunct drama instructor at Landon Magnet School. Upon moving to St. Augustine, Beth founded Limelight's KidzfACTory, furthering local children's theatre education outreach. When Jean Rahner announced her retirement, Beth took over as Artistic Director

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