Numa Saisselin took over as executive director of the Sunrise Theatre in July, arriving from 14 years at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville. It is the fourth historic theater he has led. He joins The Current to talk about the 1,200-seat downtown Fort Pierce venue, built in 1923 during the silent film era with a full stage that still hosts art forms which did not exist when it was designed. Saisselin breaks down how shows actually get booked, what it costs the theater to open for a single night, and the math and instinct behind deciding which artists will sell in this market. He also discusses the city’s partnership with VenuWorks, how the Black Box space is being used for comedy, jazz, and a Halloween haunted house, why arts education matters for students, and a practical warning about ticket scalpers that local theatergoers should hear before buying. For more conversations with the people shaping Florida’s Treasure Coast, visit treasurecoast.com.