Behind the Curtain at Lemon Bay Playhouse with Lori Sigrist

Discover the inspiring story behind Lemon Bay Playhouse and its vibrant role in Florida’s cultural coast in this lively episode of Behind the Masterpiece. Host Jeffery Kin sits down with Executive Director Lori Sigrist to explore the theater’s rich history, exciting 38th season lineup, and the transformative impact of arts education through their beloved “Lemon Drops” youth program. From Lori’s journey from New Jersey social worker to community theater leader, to the behind-the-scenes look at how a season is selected, this episode offers a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply engaging glimpse into the people keeping live theater alive in Englewood. If you care about the arts, community, or storytelling, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Lori Sigrist, Executive Director of Lemon Bay Playhouse (02:10) How did Lori get involved with Lemon Bay Playhouse? (04:00) Getting back into theatre and moving to Florida (12:40) Executive Director vs Artistic Director responsibilities (14:20) The beginning of Lemon Bay Playhouse (15:30) Lemon Drop Kids - Summer Camp (18:15) 38th Season Breakdown (31:20) Fundraiser for the Theatre For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com