Bill Sarazen brings over 40 years of educational expertise and a lifelong dedication to the Florida Gulf Coast theater community to our board.

With a strong background in education and music, Bill spent four decades teaching and innovating within Sarasota County Schools. During his tenure, he championed arts access by creating a self-sustaining elementary theater arts program that operated at minimal cost to the district. He also led impactful scholarship initiatives and spearheaded instructional technology development for his fellow educators.

Beyond the classroom, Bill has been a cornerstone of local theater. For 30 years, he has been an integral part of the Sarasota Players, where he served on the Board of Directors, performed in beloved roles like Uncle Fester in The Addams Family Musical, and launched the organization’s first summer workshop for children. His commitment to youth arts also extends to the Venice Theatre, where he served as the inaugural director of the Theater for Young People educational program.

An active performer and advocate, Bill has graced stages across the region, including those of the Golden Apple Dinner Theater and the Manatee Players. He continues his community leadership today by serving on the Board of Directors for Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota.