Sunny TV to create content in The Matuza Black Box Theatre space
St. Augustine, FL — The Sunny TV Network is thrilled to announce its new home inside the heart of St. Augustine’s creative pulse — Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Black Box. Starting this month, the region’s fastest-growing community media network will broadcast from this iconic cultural hub in a groundbreaking partnership that fuses media, theater, arts, and community impact under one extraordinary roof.
This dynamic collaboration brings Sunny TV’s joyful storytelling, nonprofit spotlights, local arts coverage, and infectious energy into the very venue that has been igniting creativity and compassion in St. Augustine for over 30 years.
Sunny TV broadcasts Monday through Friday with two live shows daily — 9 AM and 3 PM — delivering back-to-back doses of celebration, connection, and community joy.
“This is more than a move — it’s a mission alignment,” says Davey Hartzel, founder of Sunny TV. “The Limelight Theatre has been a beacon for stories that matter, and Sunny TV exists to illuminate the brilliance of our community. Together, we’re creating something electric. Our new home at the Matuza Black Box will give voice, visibility, and vitality to the people and causes that define St. Augustine.”
Under the visionary leadership of Executive Director Sherrie Provence, Limelight Theatre has evolved into St. Augustine’s premier venue for live theater, known for its inclusive programming, educational outreach, and unwavering support for local talent and social causes.
From main stage performances to community-driven workshops, Limelight continues to serve as a sanctuary for storytelling in all its forms.
“Partnering with Sunny TV is a natural extension of our mission to connect, inspire and uplift,” shares Provence. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Davey and the Sunnies to the Limelight family. Together, we will amplify local voices, celebrate unsung heroes, and showcase the vibrant soul of St. Johns County.”
The Matuza Black Box Theatre, known for its intimacy and innovation, will now double as the official production studio for Sunny TV, allowing the team to craft immersive, on-site segments that highlight local nonprofits, cultural events, youth programs, and more.
This partnership signals a new era of collaboration between the performing arts and community media — making space for untold stories, diverse perspectives, and collective joy to take center stage.Whether you’re an artist, activist, student, volunteer, or everyday magic-maker — Sunny TV at Limelight Theatre is your stage.
About Sunny TV Network:
Sunny TV is a high-energy community media network based in St. Augustine, Florida. With over 1 million views in its first ten weeks, the show is known for its vibrant storytelling, spotlighting local heroes, nonprofits, events, arts, and culture with a joyful and authentic voice. Sunny TV broadcasts live Monday through Friday at 9 AM and 3 PM
About Limelight Theatre:
Founded in 1992, Limelight Theatre is St. Augustine’s only year-round community theater, offering professional productions, educational programming, and community outreach from its iconic campus on Old Mission Avenue. The Matuza Mainstage and Black Box spaces serve as a platform for creativity, dialogue, and belonging.
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For interviews, press opportunities, or collaborations, contact: Davey Hartzel at davey@sunnystjohns.com
