Oscar nominee Angela Bassett grew up performing at St. Petersburg theater

Angela Bassett was born in New York City, but at four years old, she moved to St. Petersburg. Bassett attended Jordan Park Elementary, Azalea Middle School, and Boca Ciega High School. She also performed at the St. Petersburg Little Theater, which is now known as the St. Pete Theater. “The theater was founded in 1925, originally called the Sunshine City Players, and was a small local organization and seemed like they mostly did skits and little household productions,” explained Stefanie Lehmann, the Back of House Vice President at the theater.