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Our 2026 - 2027 Season

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Two Signature Productions. One Unforgettable Season.

A brand-new stage production premieres this October. A crowd favorite returns for a limited run this April.

Fall 2026
Danielle Jacobs in Baggage Claim
A New Original Solo Performance

 

Danielle Jacobs brings warmth, humor, and unflinching honesty to the stage in a darkly funny and deeply personal story about the invisible weight we carry.

Through experiences of trauma, stigma, survival, and self-discovery, Danielle explores the complicated journey toward healing and reclaiming one’s identity.

 

Her story is intimate yet universally resonant, confronting the silence surrounding mental health while reminding us of the courage it takes to finally unburden ourselves.
 

The world premiere of Baggage Claim runs October 9–18, 2026, at Cook Theatre. Performances will be paired with community conversations designed to foster empathy, awareness, and meaningful connection.

Be among the first to experience this powerful new work.

Spring 2027
The Return of Clowns Like Me

 

Clowns Like Me returns to the stage for one weekend only, offering a humorous, honest, and deeply moving look at life with neurodivergence and mental illness.

Through personal storytelling and theatrical wit, the show explores the struggle to feel understood in a world that often labels difference before listening to it.

 

At once funny and profound, Clowns Like Me reveals how creativity and performance can become sources of empowerment, connection, and healing.
 

Returning in April 2027, this acclaimed solo show will be paired with community conversations designed to foster empathy, challenge stigma, and remind audiences that none of us should have to face life’s complexities alone.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the unforgettable return of this powerful and deeply human production.

We are now accepting Sponsors and Playbill Advertising

More Than Performances

 

Each Lifeline production is paired with:

  • Post-show talkbacks with licensed mental health professionals

  • Partnerships with organizations like NAMI

  • Educational engagement for students, clinicians, and community leaders

  • Opportunities for audiences to continue the conversation beyond the theater

 

Because the show doesn’t end when the lights go down.

Stay Connected

 

Final titles, dates, and ticket information will be announced soon. Join our mailing list and follow us on social media to be the first to know.

 

When someone steps on stage and tells the truth, it changes a room.
When a room changes, a community begins to heal.

Lookback at our Previous Shows

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OUR FOUNDING SPONSORS

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Community Foundation of Sarasota County
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The David, Adrianne

and Jordan Rubin Fund

Rotary of Sarasota
KBR of Sarasota

The Melissa Wides Foundation

Sarasota Manatee

Dina Wirt Trust

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Sponsorship

Doll-Loesel Foundation

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The DeBartolo Family Foundation

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Gulf Coast Community Foundation
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